Eufaula, Alabama

Fort Gaines, Georgia

Weather: low 73 degrees, high 96 degrees, clear to partly cloudy skies

We surprised ourselves by getting up so early this morning after a day of travel yesterday. We were up and about by 0600 hours. That didn’t mean we went out immediately and started the day’s activities. I went ahead and took my morning walk, but we didn’t leave the RV until after 1000 hours.

We decided to drive north to the little town of Georgetown, about 15 miles away. There was a hope that the town would be big enough to have a decent restaurant or, best of all, a WalMart Mall. Georgetown is a nice old town, but did not have what we were looking for. We decided to continue about three miles west across the Chattahoochee River and lake to Eufaula, Alabama.

Eufaula is a picturesque old town that is loaded with historical buildings, statues, water fountains, and photo opportunities. An obvious attempt is being made to save memories of the past. Many of the newer buildings in the downtown area have been built to resemble the older buildings. The result is a vibrant downtown that is a pleasure to be in. When we have a better cell phone signal, I’ll share some pictures that I took.

When we left Eufaula, we went south on US 431. We stopped along the way and checked a couple more Army Corp Of Engineers campgrounds located on the west side of the lake. If we come back to this area, that is probably where we will stay. There’s nothing wrong with the place we are staying now except for the lack of a cell phone signal.

After checking out the other campgrounds, we were ready to go home and rest. By the time we arrived back at the RV, we had traveled a circle that took us north to Georgetown, then west to Eufaula, then south to Fort Gaines, and back to the north to the campground. One thing that really stood out to us was that the terrain is about the same on both sides of the river, but the Alabama side seems more prosperous. Perhaps the reason why is because the road system seems to be better. The primary road going north and south in Alabama is US 431, and is a four-lane road. In Georgia, the primary road in the area going north and south is Georgia 39, a two-lane road.

More later, be safe.

Today’s Town – Eufaula, Alabama: The Big Bass Capital Of The World

Not all who wander are lost.