Locust Lake State Park, Barnesville, PA - Friday, July 2, 230.8 miles, 681.7 Miles For the Trip
Lots of rain overnight, some heavy. It did cool off, reaching 72°F by morning. Around 4:00AM I shut off the AC for the first time while at Pohick Bay.
We packed up the trailers in a drizzle, dumped the tanks, and headed out around 10:30. We decided to avoid the interstates, hoping for less traffic (didn't happen) and for better scenery. Heavy rain at times. I really felt bad for the guy on the motorcycle in front of us during the heavy outbursts. He finally gave up & headed for an exit. Saw one head on accident that was causing one of the back ups, but the rest were for no apparent reason. With the rain & heavy traffic if felt like much more than 230 miles. Lots of stop & go & 25MPH driving even on the 4 lane roads.
We arrived at Locust Lake State Park around 5:00. It took a bit to wedge myself into my site (#84). Both of our sites were reasonably level side to side, and a bit sloped front to back. By backing within 1' of the tree behind my trailer I was able to leave the truck hooked. The site is electric only, with the garbage dumpsters miles away, and the bathrooms almost as far. $45.50 including a $6.50 transaction fee.
We were all a bit tired from the drive in the rain and heavy traffic so after setting up the trailers we immediately started dinner. It is actually cool here - we all put on long sleeved shirts. At 68°F it probably shouldn't feel cold but after a week of 95°F plus, it did.
Dinner was grilled planked salmon & creamed spinach with Tillamook ice cream sandwiches for dessert.
Until Tomorrow -
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