Natchez Trace Part Three

 

 

We left Tupelo and got back on the trace within a mile of the park. After a leisurely morning we stopped after crossing the Tennessee River and had a really peaceful lunch. This is another RV capable spot that was very convenient and the river and geese on the river made for a neat lunch.

 

 

 

Even Bandit thought the stop was cool. Cool is the word as the temperature steadily decreases. Today was about 60 and we had a partly cloudy sky for most of the trip.

Here is another sign talking about the trace and nasty hazards that the early travelers had to endure to go from Nashville to Natchez. Once the river transportation on the Ohio and Mississippi improved then that became the better way to travel and this overland route was obsolete.

Toward the end of the trace we stopped at the Meriwether Lewis monument. He died here on the way back from the historic trek to the Pacific Ocean although how he died is still controversial.

The picture was taken from the Flying Scotsman indicating another really well planned place that people like us with large vehicles can also enjoy the historical aspects of this country.

And another 200 or so miles later we took the trace to its finish and in Nashville looked for a place to stay. There were many parks near the country music row but the expense and fact that we still had a problem car we moved on out of town.

The Nashville North KOA was the typical older KOA with short narrow gravel sites and less friendly entry and exit but at $40 not a bad deal near the music. Next to us is a new RV and some great folks we met from Brantford Ontario ... fun chatting and beautiful weather.

If you have the time and want a wonderful drive through the Mississippi River region with huge history and educational resources this is the trip.

Then off to Dayton Ohio to get the car looked at and make sure the bus is also functioning well for the last segment toward our summer stay in Barrie.