Day 60 - West Memphis, AR

Getting on the road after spending time with Jim and Bobbie was tough.  

Jim went to work early.  Bobbie, Dick and Carol had coffee and talked as long as the schedule would allow.  These days and hours together have been precious.  

It's time to go

Our time together was really special

Bailey says goodbye

Bailey provided a nice distraction
during the goodbyes

The Route:

We only drove 139 miles today ... on purpose.  We learned a few years ago that there are few private and no state campgrounds along our route from Memphis to Nashville.  The drive to Nashville was longer than we wanted to attempt today.

We took AR-25 north to Concord, AR-87 southeast to Pleasant Plains, US-167 south to Bald Knob, US-64 east to Marion, then I-55 south to West Memphis.

The trip was very pleasant.  It was sunny and the temperature stayed in the low 80s.  Light traffic and smooth highways helped the miles go by faster.

Cotton field along US-64 as we approach
Marion, AR

The Campground:
We're camped along the banks of the Mississippi River at Tom Sawyer's RV Park. Fortunately, Carol called ahead to check availability at 11:30am.  We got on the list and were told they had plenty of space available.  We arrived at 2:30pm and learned they were now sold out.  This stop could have gotten messy had we not called.

Entrance gate

Site #49

Evening River Scenes:
River traffic was light and the water level was low today.

Heading upstream from the campground

Heading downstream from the campground

Hard turn to port (left) clears a sandbar

Gulls in flight

The river had to be running high and fast to
deposit this big trunk on the shoreline

Sunset views