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07-21-2018, 04:29 AM
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Location: Galesburg
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Well....here we go
523 am a d getting ready to head out on our first big camping trip. Leavi g Galesburg Il at 6;30
Headed to Elkhorn campground KY. Aboit 400 miles for an overnighter. Then up early Sunday to go on down to Gatlinburg TN
5 nights there then over to Easly SC for 4 days(family) then Tuseday early back to the Elkhorn in Ky again
..then back to galesburg IL. Looks like about 1750 miles. Hope I have prepared well for this. Myself..My Wifeand My. Grandaughter (14) been looking so forward to this. Prayers foe safe travels please
Thank You
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I will keep posting as we travel
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07-21-2018, 04:31 AM
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Safe travels, watch those storms that are rollin through!
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07-21-2018, 04:41 AM
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Try to relax and enjoy your first trip. There are lots of storms rolling across the area you are headed. Not bad but just lots of rain off and on.
After you get this one under the belt, you will know more about what to expect. Sounds like you are ready so enjoy!
Expect hot temps in SC after you come down from Gatlinburg into the Easley area.
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07-21-2018, 05:33 AM
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Where in Gatlinburg? We're trying to find a place to camp near the Smokies. Pigeon Forge even.
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07-21-2018, 06:25 AM
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Safe travels! Keep the greasy side down!
We were in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge last summer. First time there, beautiful area. Stayed in a condo at around 3000 feet elevation. The drive up/down was a nail biter. Wife really did not like it.
Dutch
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07-21-2018, 07:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TWP723
Where in Gatlinburg? We're trying to find a place to camp near the Smokies. Pigeon Forge even.
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We stayed at Camp LeConte a couple of years ago and would go back if in that area again. Sites were a little tight, but then so is everything in that area.
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07-21-2018, 07:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DutchBrad
Safe travels! Keep the greasy side down!
We were in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge last summer. First time there, beautiful area. Stayed in a condo at around 3000 feet elevation. The drive up/down was a nail biter. Wife really did not like it.
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The area or the drive? That area is always crowded especially in the warmer weather. Beautiful though. We toured the Bush Bean Plant last time there, it was a great tour and a great lunch restaurant on the premises. Avoid busy hours.
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07-21-2018, 08:43 AM
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The drive up to the condo my wife did not like. Steep roads, hill on one side, cliff on another. She wanted to ride in the back of our minivan, as if that would make it "safer". I told her she would just be the last one to hit the valley floor! Neat area. We will go back. But will very likely stay off the hills.
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07-21-2018, 10:05 AM
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Safe travels.
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07-21-2018, 03:28 PM
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Weare in Frankfort. Headed to the campground. Ran in and out of rain each side of Indy. Pretty good winds. Now for a bite and setup and get some rest. 430 miles today
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07-21-2018, 04:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TWP723
Where in Gatlinburg? We're trying to find a place to camp near the Smokies. Pigeon Forge even.
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We stayed at Greenbrier Campground 2 years ago & loved it. It is best to go around Pigeon Forge to get to it - a lot of stop & go traffic in Pigeon Forge. There are quite a few campgrounds in Pigeon Forge and we have stayed at 2 of them but after Greenbrier, will definitely stay there again.
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07-22-2018, 05:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marine71-76
We stayed at Greenbrier Campground 2 years ago & loved it. It is best to go around Pigeon Forge to get to it - a lot of stop & go traffic in Pigeon Forge. There are quite a few campgrounds in Pigeon Forge and we have stayed at 2 of them but after Greenbrier, will definitely stay there again.
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Thank You we will try that
We are up and at em after a good nights rest
Rain coming in A couple hours. Time to tear down and roll
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07-22-2018, 05:25 PM
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Made it and set up
Walked around. Beautiful. Ran in a lot of rain it cleared off just as the mountains grew. Thankful for a safe trip this far
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07-22-2018, 07:33 PM
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Just in Pigeon Forge 9 -11 at local campground, Up The Creek, enjoy your stay and have fun.
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