Izzy’s Kind Of Place

May 13 – 16, 2014

When we were looking at the map to plan our journey along the Appalachian Trail we wanted to find a place that Izzy might be able to enjoy the things she loves to do. So our route took us close to Augusta Georgia.

We found a great state park close to Thomson Georgia called Mosquito State Park. I didn’t let the name concern me much since we hadn’t really seen too many mosquitos yet. Steve managed to park the trailer in a spot right along the lake. Oh yeah I forgot to tell you this park had one of the largest lakes around. Izzy smiled as we pulled in!

Izzy's Place

Our View

Our plan for here was to simply enjoy the area for a few days. This meant exploring, finding a golf course, and letting Izzy swim as much as she wanted. She also could explore the woods close to our spot without getting into trouble, although the park host caught me one time when she wasn’t on her leash.

Going Down

Sunset from our spot

 

When we checked in Steve asked about what kind of fish were in the lake. Catfish were the primary so he hit up the local bait shop to find out what the Georgia catfish like to eat. He came home with chicken livers. Can’t imagine why a fish would like them!

We set-up our poles and began to enjoy the scenery and watch Izzy have fun. She got pretty tired chasing her floppy and she ended up losing it when I threw it out pretty far. I think it sank since she wouldn’t lose it on purpose. She had to spend the rest of the time simply swimming or chasing shells as we threw them into the water.

Fish on?

Floppy Time

 

Thanks for letting me pick this place

 

We played golf a couple of days and enjoyed the course. It wasn’t very crowded and it was challenging especially the back nine. I think there was only one hole that did not have any kind of hills.

A Pretty Course

Hoping it goes in the cup

 

Steve fished again one afternoon and decided to go swimming. He tried to get Izzy to swim with him but she was smarter than that and kept her distance. He did have luck catching one catfish but let it go since he didn’t bring any friends to the party.

There's Catfish out there

Izzy decided Steve could swim by himself

She isn't too interested in swimming with the goose

 

We got everything ready to hit the road again and our next destination is Pigeon Forge Tennessee. Watch out Smoky Mountains!