We have stayed at this RV park twice already.  The park is lovely, great hosts, lovely walking trails.  There is a trail has that leads down to the beach. It is an interesting walk as you walk on a narrow path next to rock formations.  There are signs explaining that this path has some difficult areas to walk being uneven and rocky.  Extreme caution must be taken before while walking this trail..

When you get to the end of the path there are several flights of stairs to get to  the lake.   Fishing, swimming, sand beach.

The only bad thing about reaching the bottom is you have to climb back up.   Although if the trip down wore you out there is a paved road to get back up the hill.

So if you ever get to Bay Shore Park check out this trail.   A calorie burner for sure.  Enjoy.

Kings Holly Haven is a very clean and well kept up RV Park.  This RV Park has exceptionally clean laundry facilities and rest rooms.  The staff was friendly.  There is a nice walking path along the river to walk your dog.  Quiet adult oriented park.

This RV park was our base for all our activities.

The Opry has amazing entertainment.  Photography was not allowed at the performance.  Entertainment ranged from acrobats, singing, dancing.  At the end of the show the cast performed an  amazing tribute to our military.

Some of the songs performed were the theme song from “Frozen”, Beauty and the Beast and so much more.  This is a kid friendly amazing show you don’t want to miss in Pigeon Forge, TN.

TITANIC MUSEUM

Again, no photography was allowed inside the Titanic.

We all know the story of the Titanic which sunk after hitting an ice burg in April 1912.  Here you can tour the replica of the Titanic.  You can walk the staircase, viewing actual artifacts found on the sunken ship, see the ‘steerage’ quarters, and the first class quarters.

At one point during the tour there is a tank of water which is the actual temperature the water was when the Titanic sunk.

Get the facts of the Titanic.  Don’t miss this attraction.

WAX MUSEUM

This is a fabulous wax museum.  Another must see if you are in Pigeon Forge, TN

You can hang out with you favorite actors:

If you are a horror movie fanatic there is a fair share of images from movies like:

If you are looking for adventure and marvelous scenery, drive The Dragon.  318 curves in 11 miles.  We rode our can-am motorcycles.  Amazing.

Below is a photo of an easy curve.  However, many were hair pin turns and switchbacks.  Made for an exciting drive.

One of the scenic stops.

‘Tree of Shame’

Evidence of many who lost control of The Dragon.

At the end of the amazing ride you come to the visitors center with food, beverages and a gift shop.  By motorcycle, vehicle or even bicycle, don’t miss this.

These are only a small selection of activities that you can enjoy in Pigeon Forge, TN.  Remember, if traveling by RV, make sure to check out King’s Holly Haven RV Park.

Welcome to Dave Crockett Campground

As you can see by the rustic building this campground has old time charm.  Meals served in the restaurant, days and times vary depending on the occasions and number of guests in the campground.  The campground owners are also the chefs.  They never let you walk away hungry.

Guest cabins throughout the park.  The double cabins have a walk through so you can rent either one or both for you relaxing vacation.

Tent sites available in lovely wooded areas have water and electric.

When you get tired walking, take a break on the swings and just take in the beauty of your surroundings.

Pond rest area

Walkways run throughout the park.

Along with the salt water pool is the snack shack.  Hours of operation depend on occasion and number of campground guests.

Gypsy spent many hours in the pool.

Gypsy drying out after the pool, or else she is in a “time out”

LoneStar and TenPin walking Hook and Nala

Tent site by the pond.  Fishing is catch and release for campers to enjoy.

Davy Crockett Campground is very charming.  Well manicured with staff always working to improve the campground.

There is entertainment on the weekends, activities for kids, friendly staff.  We really enjoyed our stay.

Another visit to Kandiohi County Park East (formerly Park 2).  The update is that the RV sites are all paved.  Water and electric at every site along with a picnic table and fire ring.    A dump station is located near entrance of the park.

We found the RV park to once again to be very well-maintained.  Spaces are of average size.  We were happy to see the paved lots.

Several public restrooms and shower facilities are kept clean and maintained.  Docks for fishing, boat launch, store well-stocked for those items you forgot.

Staff of friendly and very helpful.

A very quiet and enjoyable stay.

The R&R campground is well maintained.  Lots are gravel, pull-through sites with full hook-up.  Average space between lots.

We only stayed one night at this campground, but found it to be very nice.  The lot space was comfortable and the grounds were well maintained. Sites are mostly gravel with a few cemented.

Fire rings and picnic tables at each site.  The outdoor heated pool is well-maintained.

Staff was friendly and helpful.  Well equipped store in the front office too include necessary camping items and also souvenirs.

The one sight we wanted to see is the Corn Palace.   All the art work and wall murals are made from corn.  The art work on the exterior of the building is changed every year.  The interior is refreshed every 10 years.  As the corn and stalks dry out spaces begin to show which have to be redone.

Elvis and Willie adorn the outside walls along with many other lovely art pieces.

Mount Rushmore

The photos below show White Man and  Native American:

Smoking a peace pipe

Children and adult spending time together.

The above photo depicts White man on the left, Native American on the right and they come together in the center shaking hands.

If you want to see some unique artwork, visit the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota.  And if you are going to be camping check out the R&R Campground.

As an Army Veteran, I get very disheartened when I drive into an RV park and the American flag is flying proudly but is faded and frayed.  There is no excuse to fly the United States flag in that condition.  Ten Pin, a Navy Veteran and I have been making such parks aware that they need to replace their flags when they are in such horrible condition.  If you go to a park with worn flags, make sure to let the staff know that the flag should be replaced.

Entering into the park we noticed how closed the RV’s were.  The road into the park was rough and parking our RV was a challenge.     Ten Pin had his camper parked right behind us.  Our car hauler along with Ten Pins tow dolly were also crammed into the tiny space.

Because the sites were so uneven, we were unable to level it so we had to park it where the picnic table was literally right outside out front door.  We couldn’t move the table  because it was over a large cement cover.

The sites were extremely close together, back to back and side to side.  It seemed that anywhere they found room to make another space, that’s what they did.

Many RV sites had litter around them, the grass not mowed and sites were not level by no means. Many residents were long term or permanent which meant the site maintenance was their responsibility.

The maintenance shed had all sorts of clutter around it.

Everyone seemed to have a golf cart and they were driven at all hours.    There was no quiet time enforced.  Also the leash law for pets and the 10 m.p.h. speed limit while driving through the park was not enforced.

The one thing we did enjoy was the live band which they had on Saturday night. The golf carts  gathered for the Saturday night live concert.  Quite a big gathering to hear the live band.