Settling In At Elijah Clark State Park

 

The settling-in process here in Lincolnton, GA has been a little challenging.  Although this park is one of the most beautiful and peaceful we've ever encountered and our campsite is phenomenal, there is not much camaraderie between the work campers. Those we've met are all very pleasant but seem to keep to themselves. Since we bonded so much at Georgia Veterans, we might be expecting too much too soon. After all, we just arrived here a week and a half ago. It seems like the problem is probably that we're missing our friends over there. 😞 

*Side note from Kendra: I definitely should not paint such a gloomy picture.  This park is truly awesome. Some people would consider it the perfect lakeside vacation spot. My extroverted muscles are simply feeling sleepy💤 at the moment. My impatience is not necessary. I must give it time!

Before you are tempted to exit, let's jump into the positives. We have been enjoying the playground, playing mini golf, launching our yacht 😏raft into the vastness of Clarks Hill Lake, and exploring nearby Mistletoe State Park and J. Strom Thurmond Dam on the Savannah River.

We also have briefly explored Augusta and were really pleased to enjoy this pretty, clean, spacious city. A return trip is definitely being planned.  The drive is only an hour, and there is so much more to see! We were able to walk through the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area. We are anticipating a boat tour next time. The boats are currently dry docked, and the canal is completely dry. Tours will get moving by the middle of March. 

We decided to take in the Riverwalk and some of the attractive downtown area for a few minutes before sitting down to a delicious taco and burrito meal on Broad Street at Nacho Mama's. This restaurant certainly does offer a trio of great food, service, and atmosphere!

 We did indeed scope the area for yummy ice cream to fill in the cracks after dinner. 😉 We found Bruster's Ice Cream and would recommend it!! Five stars of five!! What a treat!!!!

It was a delightful but quick visit, Augusta. We will be back!

Another plus here at the park is a chance to become acquainted with the Piebald Deer.  We had never heard of this rarity until a sweet lady, who loves camping regularly here, educated us.  The very next day, as we drove along on the cart, we spotted this guy (or gal) in an open area standing there as if saying "I'm ready for my close-up".  We were beyond excited to have captured this photo of such a beautiful animal. 

A little research enlightened us even more.

The Piebald Deer is not an albino deer.  They do have some pigment. Piebaldism causes mutations such as patches of white which may be small or widespread, shortened or crooked legs, and shortened jaws. It is also extremely uncommon. It affects less than 2% of whitetails.  We are delighted to be living in the midst of this rarely seen specimen.

We've only just begun to 🎵🎶dig into the

 Lincolnton, GA area. We have, hopefully, whet appetites causing an urge to venture and explore these areas. There's surely more to come as we dig deeper!

A new location.........

A new quest

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Bonus:

 These were taken upon request from two of our favorite people, and it reminded us of the many other times questions have been asked about the inside of our little home and how we manage in such a small space.

Bye for now☺