We arrived in Washington DC last night. Actually, we are in College Park, MD which is close to DC. We had a pretty easy trip, no problems. Our gas stops all went well unlike our trip to Texas. I would like to say it's because the folks are more experienced now, but part of it depends on how crowded the gas stations are and how easy they are to get in and out. We only stop at travel centers, but they are not always RV friendly even though they should be.
We hit heavy traffic in Virginia. If there was a car on the side of the road it caused a standstill. We hit big jams several times during our last 100 miles.
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| Virginia Traffic |
I love our campground! Mama says it is rated #2 in Best Parks of America. There is so much activity here. Mama says I am over-stimulated. Today, she decided I needed to wear my harness because I was pulling way too much. I am acting much better now.
The campground is really a resort. Mama says it is perfect for families. They have a bus depot here so the buses come here to pick people up for tours or to take them to metro stations. There is a nice store that has camping things as well as souvenirs. There is also miniature golf, a spray park, basketball court, several playgrounds, nature trail, cafe, outdoor movie theater, hot tub, sauna, game room, exercise room, free Cable TV, free Wi-Fi, TV lounge area and they have a DOG PARK! Actually, there are two! This place is huge! We still haven't seen it all.
Each day they offer an informational sightseeing session to help the campers learn how to get around DC. Mama is going to attend tomorrow's session. They really make things easy here.
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| Oh, Boy! Look at this place! |
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| Turtles are all over. |
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| View of the park. |
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| Pool area |
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| Tractor rides are offered free every night. |
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| At the dog park. |
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| Turtles are even in the dog park. Dad says it is a hazard. |
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| Fire hydrant is also a hazard to running dogs. We haven't run yet though. |
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| I love being off leash again! |
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| Dad and Scout walking down the path. |
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| A view from the dog walk. |
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| Another view from the dog walk. |
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| And one more view from the dog walk. |
We still haven't walked the nature trail. It goes through the woods. It's 1.5 miles. Does anyone know if we need to worry about Lyme Disease in this area from ticks? Haven't had any ticks yet, but Mama wonders if it is okay for us to go on the nature trail.
I am having the best time here!!!!
Joey,
The Greyhound Who Wouldn't Mind Living At This Campground
That looks like a wonderful place to be. Glad you arrived safe and sound. What's with the turtles?
ReplyDeleteMy MOM lived in Virginia, close to DC for a year. And yes ticks were a problem. I was not around then, but she had her beloved Pete and she had to check him for ticks everyday and almost everyday Pete had one or two on him. So be careful.
Blessings,
Goose
Wow, that looks like an awesome park! You guys are going to have a great time.
ReplyDeleteJoey, I don't know about ticks there, but in Pennsylvania, we had to worry about them quite a bit. You might want to pick up some flea and tick spray just to be on the safe side. There's a vaccine for Lyme disease that you can get now, too. Mom and Dad are probably going to get it for Kuster since he's out in the woods so much and the ticks love him.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a safe trip and found such a cool place to stay!
Bunny
Welcome to Maryland!! I know College Park sort of well. My brother and sister both went to the University of Maryland (at College Park) and I once got chased by a mob there too (LOL).
ReplyDeleteYes, keep an eye out for ticks around there! Just make sure you check the doggies regularly, especially if you walk through the woods or tall grass.
Oh! And make sure you have authentic crab cakes!! Only get the LUMP crabcakes. Unfortunately, the BEST ones will be up towards Baltimore. But if you take a road trip, you can go to G&M Restaurant in Linthicum, MD (it's southwest of Baltimore) or go into Baltimore itself and check out Faidley's in Lexington Market. Lexington Market is in a little bit of a sketchy neighborhood, so if you go, go during the day!
ReplyDeleteSounds brilliant. Can't wait to hear more.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Wow, that looks like a gorgeous park and you are even off the lead - hooray!
ReplyDeleteWhat is with all the turtles?
Hope you have a nice stay there.
Dip Bridge and Elliot x
I used to live out there! My first daughter was born in the Washington DC area. Ticks and Lyme, yes there are a ticks...absolutely as well as a threat of Lyme.
ReplyDeleteSorry I have been abscent lately but I also want to wish you a happy 'Gotcha' Day anniversary. I was catching up and saw that was just a few days ago.
Glad your trip went smoothly!
Hugs and scritches,
Sistertex and Mandy Pants.
That is quite the RV resort park. They really don't want you to leave. Welcome to Northern Virginia traffic. That's why I live well south of D.C.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great park. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a long time since I been around to blogs, but I had to laugh when I saw the VA traffic picture! Yep, that's about right - northern VA/DC traffic is among the worst in the country! I live about an hour south of DC...too bad I didn't know you were in the area or we could have had the chance to meet! Glad you guys are having such a great time on your HUGE adventure across the US!
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