Bob and I left Siloam Springs knowing we had to be home before mid-July to get ready for the baby shower. We decided to make two overnight stops during the 1600+ mile trip. Our first stop was just into western Mississippi on US 82. On a previous trip we scouted places to camp in this area. We found Warfield Point Park, but at that time it was flooded. Not so this trip.
We pulled in and found a spot with water and electric.
The park was once run by the Army Corps of Engineers, but now it is a county park. There was a lookout tower to climb to view the river and surrounding areas.
After another long day of driving, we pulled into Cottonhill Corps of Engineers Park near Ft. Gaines, GA.
We had a waterfront site complete with ants which seem to be furnished free of charge by all southern COE parks. Ft. Gaines is on the western edge of Georgia, southeast of Eufaula, AL on the Chattahoochee River. As we drove through Eufaula that evening, we decided to stay 2 nights at the COE park. Eufaula is known for its historic homes. The next day we drove back to Eufaula and took the walking tour through downtown. It started near the old peanut company. Of course, there were a few geocaches to be found along the way.
After our walk, we drove to one of the homes further outside of town, Fendall Hall. It was one of two homes open for tours.
We enjoyed visiting Eufaula, but it was time to get on the road. Next stop: home!
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