Perceptions..

When we plan our travels, we rely somewhat heavily on reviews of campgrounds and towns that we find on the Internet, fully recognizing the fickle nature of the folks who have contributed these words of 'wisdom' and experience.   Basically, we've learned to interpret the comments to reflect how we might interpret the same experience.  For example: "Nothing to do here, no shopping" means we'll probably like it; "Awful beach, no one cleans it!" means we'll love it - it's in it's natural state; etc.

A few nights ago we had a single-night stay at Ochlockonee River State Park because I mixed up ending and starting dates for two consecutive campgrounds, leaving us stuck with no planned place to stay for just one night, in an area that is not exactly rich in the kind of campgrounds we generally frequent (State or National Campgrounds vs private ones). It was far back in the the wilds, on a river, and the campsites were set up backwards from the way most are, so that water and electric connections are on the "wrong side" of campers, and you have to practically jackknife car and trailer to pull into the sites.  My first reaction was, "glad it's just one night".  After setting up and going for a walk, we found that it is one of the loveliest parks we've been to, beautifully maintained, with LOTS of ways to enjoy the area: walking trails, fishing areas, swimming areas, rental kayaks, and more.  White squirrels, piebald deer, and picturesque campsites, once you've positioned your vehicle in them.  My review, had I written one, would have varied drastically from first impression to later impression.  We actually enjoyed it so much we are trying to fit it in during March if we can find availability.

 Now we are staying at St. George Island State Park, a beautiful but remote campground situated on MILES and miles of unspoiled beach with excellent shelling.  We have an ENORMOUS campsite, and are absolutely loving this place; this is our first, but not last time at this campground.

Beautiful young retailed hawk 

Most trees here are gnarled - beautiful!

This only shows about HALF of our campsite at St. George Island.