Along MH 65

I never knew that there was such a thing called marine highways. I knew that we shipped things along rivers, lakes, canals, etc. I just didn't think about them being called marine highways. The Dept. of Transportation has a map on their website.  

We took two quick overnight days to get from Austin, TX, to Pickensville Campground in Alabama, just across the Mississippi line. We were visiting my cousin Russ and his family in Mississippi. 

It turns out the campground is right on MH 65, the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. We really enjoyed our stay there. We snagged a full hookup, pull through site along the riverfront after someone else cancelled. After being in city traffic in San Antonio and Austin and three days on the highway, we were ready to relax. 

Tugs pushing barges went by several times a day, daytime and nighttime. Occasionally we'd hear a fishing boat or two. We definitely heard the bass boats roaring down the river as we were leaving. Apparently there was a bass tournament going on.

View from the campsite

Along the riverfront

In the campground

We enjoyed catching up with Russ and Loretta and seeing how their family had grown over the four years since we had seen them last. Russ cooked up some deep fried catfish for Harold. Of course we made sure to stop by the Ole Country Bakery too.

You can thank our recent visits with family and friends for the suggestion to add our future plans to the posts.  We will try to remember to add the below link to future posts. It's a bit general to be sure, but we will be happy to provide more details on a one-on-one level. That is, if we have them!!!

Where Are We Going Next?