Monthly Archives: November 2011

Memphis TN to Greenville MS

Tweet Lingering in Memphis I had second breakfast, of sorts, at Otherland’s Coffee Bar for a coffee & giant oatmeal-raisin cookie. It was a strategic move, being on my way to Downtown, Beale Street and the riverfront, as much as … Continue reading

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Lost Week

Tweet The story of my “lost week” is still forthcoming; for now the summary is: no Sprint cell phone service or even wifi in the Mississippi (state) delta region, but plenty of rain and kind people. I’m safe in Vicksburg … Continue reading

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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park to Memphis TN

Tweet Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park to Memphis TN, 28 miles I got up at 5AM, and had everything packed up before the rain started. And rain it did, all day long. I looked for a picnic shelter at the state … Continue reading

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East Prairie MO to Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park TN

Tweet East Prairie MO to Reelfoot Lake TN, 57 miles Chilly early (4:45AM) wakeup; I had ice on the tent rain fly again. Rob drove up about 5AM, as I was just about finished packing up the tent. When I … Continue reading

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Cherokee Pass to East Prairie MO

Tweet Cherokee Pass to Cape Girardeau MO, 56 miles. Longhorn (Roach) Motel in Cherokee Pass. I’m not sure it was worth the $35, although the location was right & I got a much-needed shower, washed clothes & got the blog … Continue reading

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St. Louis to Cherokee Pass MO

Tweet I’ve had several days without cell phone service, wifi or campgrounds with running water, so here’s the story since leaving St. Louis: St. Louis to Meramac State Park, 70 miles. Brent and Katie drove me to theĀ  Weldon Spring … Continue reading

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St. Louis, MO

Tweet The morning dawned cold and rainy. Over first breakfast, Katie offered to make pancakes, and I happened to remember the following recipe: 1 cup flour (white or whole wheat) 3/4 – 1 cup milk (to desired thickness) 1 egg, … Continue reading

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Day 19: Foley MO to St Louis MO, 60 miles

Tweet I was up at 6 and rolling by 6:45, just as the sky was starting to turn pink in the east. I continued south on MO-79 about 12 miles before finding a park where I could cook breakfast. The … Continue reading

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Day 18: Ashburn MO to Foley MO, 50 miles

Tweet The Anderson Conservation Area near Ashburn MO is the epitome of primitive camping: you have a class 5 (very coarse) gravel parking lot. And that’s it. No water. No toilets. No services at all. I couldn’t even put a … Continue reading

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Day 17: Mark Twain Cave Campground to Stealth Camping near Anderson Conservation Area, 22 miles

Tweet I woke up a bit before 7AM, and got an early start to the morning. Given the stated price of $19/night, I wanted to make full use of the facilities: warm shower, wash clothes, etc. I also tried using … Continue reading

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