LOCATION: Land Between the Lakes in northwest corner of Tennesssee. Along the Tennessee River, on Lake Kentucky. About 80 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
WEATHER: Partly sunny. Highs in 60s
It was a quiet night with no rain pitter-pattering on our roof for a change. We left Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois and drove about 30 miles to Paducah, Kentucky. Then on a few miles to drive the 49-mile Woodlands Scenic National Highway that bisects this area called Land Between the Lakes. We learned that this is the largest inland peninsula in the USA and is between the Tennessee River and Cumberland River. Over 300 miles of shoreline. Part of this national recreation area is in Kentucky; part in Tennessee.
The sun came out on our drive. Hallelujah!
We stopped at Piney Campground. It is in the southern part of the Land Between the Lakes, in Tennessee, It is very nice with local weekenders starting to fill it up. We got a great site right on the lake. I was a bit concerned that we are perhaps TOO close? I put some big rocks behind the wheels, so we wouldn't slide into the lake!
I quickly hung up our wet things to dry. The last week of rain has made us appreciate this sunshine even more.
We walked around the campground and watched the sunset from the beach.
DINNER: George was finally able to make a fire, so we grilled chicken. I made mashed potatoes and peas with the last of the mint. Super!
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