Looking for a place for a week in October. Any idea how the bugs and weather at that time of year? Nice to see there’s no leash laws for my pup on the trails too! Thanks in advance

Always enjoy your videos Rick!! Love seeing Akela !!

I like the Aliner Expedition for the sleeping space but not for their built in ducted AC which has poor reviews. Considering the smaller Ranger 12 w/ couch + dinette bc of the window AC.

Me again, see comment below. I just returned from a short, 3 night camping/mtn biking trip to Lake Russell. Last year, while watching this video, I'd made a note of the sites you recommended and I ended up taking #20. Fairly level site, very quiet, shaded and just a short walk up to the bathouse. My final day of riding was over to Camp Toccoa and up Mt. Currahee. Such history. Thanks for your campground reviews! Be Safe!

So your son will be living in Raleigh? Nice. I used to say re family, close enough that you can visit, but far enough that you don’t have to. Have a good time with your family.

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Thanks for taking us along. Is Akela going to to give away the groom?

Interesting to read the impact of a dam. Families and farms displaced. You're almost to NY!

Akela does look sad. It’s good he got a nice swim. Looks like your choice of great sites is correct. Congratulations for your son’s wedding and gaining a new daughter.

Ingersol Rand bought S&S corp in 1976 to further their mining interests. It didn't take them long to put it out of business by 1987. I have found that their management of Trane Air Conditioning must be following the same path. Glad you got out before it went downhill.

The dog should not have been in trouble for no leash - YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN. LEASH LAW IN A CAMP GROUND SHOULD NOT BE A SUPPRISE.

Nice. We've haven't camped at Tompkins, but were at Ives Run on another part of the lake about this time last year (in the FH section) and it was hot then, too. Like you, we "Geezers on the Go," seldom camp on holidays. Too many people. But enjoy your stuff.

Do u get much trailer sway with that camper?

You know, Rick, I always feel smarter after watching your videos... you are a font of knowledge! Thx for sharing, my friend!

Hey, Rick! That's a shame about your awning, because that's gonna cost a small fortune to replace the entire roller assembly AND the fabric. Too bad you didn't capture it (somehow) on video, so you could get the trucking company to pay for the damages. Not 100% certain, but the name "Cowanesque" is probably named after someone named COWAN. It's probably pronounced COWAN-esk. Take care!

Death notice. 😅 Heck. The only time you'll see me running is if there's a bear on my heals.

My cabin is only 30 minutes from Cowanesque Lake. I have had great luck fishing on the lake.

Great video, nice RV, AWESOME dog!!!

I went there many years ago. Lots to do in Gadsden. Falls were nice, train ride and many things to see. I would go back if I had the time. I am from another state. Nice video thanks for sharing it with us.

The Manhattan Project National Historic Park actually consists of Oak Ridge Tennessee, Los Alamos New Mexico & the "B" reactor near Hanford Washington . The bus trip there takes you out to the B reactor can you get to stand in the room where they actually converted the uranium to the enriched state that it needs to be part of a bomb.😊

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I'm from the area, I'd carry a gun up there. Lots of bears and sketchy people

That’s true - the difference between spring and fall. Hadn’t thought of that.

Nice camping adventure with those caterpillars but they are part of the great outdoors.Akela reminds me so much of my shepherd i had Shilo.he would grab sticks rocks snowballs had to always carrying have something in his mouth.Thanks again

The caged rocks are called Gabion wall. While I was still inspecting bridges I saw an example of one being used to protect the stream bank at the outlet end of a large box culvert.

Another great video. Is Cable Cove campground now closed?

Thanks for the video. Always look forward to watching each week. Have you camped in NY yet?

Wouldn’t it be better to diamond plate those corner pieces to give it more of a hefty instead of the plastic

I like your wolf shirts.

That little country store is nice...the Fly Fishing supplies are minimal...he has a great collection of Boy Scouts of America patches; some of them pretty old. I've never camped at Mortimer Campground, but have fished Wilson Creek...plan to try the Campground eventually.

I saw a t shirt on a woman this morning that said, “My favorite childhood memory is not having back pain.” I thought of you dealing with your discomfort. Good luck! That’s a beautiful campground.

Beautiful place, but that caterpillar poop! 😩

Only took me 2 hours to watch this video. It's just one of those days for me today. I try to sit down for a minute and something needs my attention. The important thing is that I did get to watch it all. Thanks!

I like camping in the trees, but not too keen on all that caterpillar poop! Insects can be a nuisance while enjoying the outdoors. Thanks for sharing.................

Can't put my finger on it, but this was a different video... don't get me wrong, I always enjoy Going Nowhere Fast with you... but I miss the toiler tour and the cooking (that sounds kinda gross when I say it like that). The caterpillars were amazing... they become real pretty butterflies, right? That caged rock is called a Gabion... real popular with Architects around here for a while... I wonder how long it takes for the wires to rust and spill out a pile of rocks? See ya next week, my Friend!

Looks like both parks met all of Akela’s requirements. His rating system seems to include the ratio of sticks to trails. But one good stick is all that matters. Don’t tell him that your viewers also tune in for the best campsite numbers and whether the important facilities are clean and useable , etc. He wouldn’t believe you anyway.

This campground looks nice. Glad to see they have electric sites. I have only stayed in WV one time at Harpers Ferry so maybe I'll need to spend more time exploring WV.

Camped there with my WV cousins' family way back when (I'm 74) when a young teen. Great memories gathering around the fire ring and paddling the lake. Beautiful area. 😊

The foot trail coming up from Upper Creek is brutal uphill. I and another person got on a section of it and it was 1-mile ALL serious uphill; step-up and pull-up...step-up and pull-up. Thought I would have a coronary event...leg muscles were quivering when we got to the top.

Have driven along that mountain road several times...true, Dispersed camping is generally always filled up Friday - Sunday. And will have some camping during the week. Glad you showed the terminus with the BRP...I had never driven it all the way to the Parkway.

Like visiting the dams, interesting. Big part of history. Akela dure is a big boy, great looking dog. Not a bad campground. 🙂👍

Thank you for this wonderful video sir. I'm not sure this was the intention but I am going to now buy an a-liner thanks to you 😂

Thabk you for all of your videos! How did you address the fabric? I think you mentioned that you were going to waterproof it and use Gorilla tape. Would you share your process? Thanks in advance!

My family and I went picnicking and swimming there along with camping. that was more than 40 years ago. There was only one trail around the two lakes. So much change in in those 40 years. Nice to see. Thanks for sharing.

You certainly can book a campsite, cabin and lodge room on the Georgia State Park website. Yes it’s managed by a 3rd party management company as is several others but it’s still part of the Georgia State park system. It’s been managed by Coral Hospitality for over 11 years.

I kinda liked this campground. Plenty of trees, close to the water, and hills for good exercise. The history of the Manhattan Project must be legendary in that area, as moms and dads/grandpas and grandmas tell stories of working on the project. Thanks for the tour!

Would have liked to see your campsite from the outside looking in, so we could see why it was one of the best.

Another great video, Rick. Does Akela ever get tired of traveling? I didn't know that the TVA was so large and had that many dams. Do you know what percent of the dams were electrical generator facilities? Keep going and we will see you at home.

Hi, Rick! I spent some time in Los Alamos, N.M., and got a chance to tour some of the Labs.. fascinating, and very important part of our History. Like you said, the campground wasn't that cool, except for the Showers!! Dinner looked good.. made me hungry! THANKS!!