Enroute to GCNP - Little Rock Arkansas. Photos added June 1

Today's drive was a long one. We pulled out of our site around 9:00 AM, dumped our holding tanks and topped off the gas tank. We were on the road by 9:30. The truck traffic on I-40 west was extreme. We are all certain there were more trucks than cars today. We maintained a steady pace with only a few short traffic delays through Nashville and Little Rock.

We arrived at Maumelle Park around 5:15. Lesson one: Google maps time estimates don't work for RV travel. The pace is slower so the driving times are somewhat longer. My GPS estimated a 2:30 'ish arrival. Did not happen that way at all. We had one rest stop, a lunch stop and a fueling stop. Our total non-driving time was probably about an hour.

The drive was worth it however as this park is gorgeous. It was built and is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The sites are spacious (3-4 times larger than Cedars of Lebanon) and our site is right on the Arkansas River. The pads are paved and the picnic tables are huge. We have electric and water hook ups. Cost for a night is $24, but with the National Parks Senior Access Pass, there is a 50% discount. Can't beat that anywhere. Anyone who likes camping near water and doesn't mind a long drive should try this park.

 After setting up camp, we enjoyed a little respite before dinner watching the water flow by, a few boaters, and a flock of Canadian Geese. From left to right: Em, Em, and Ay.

Restrooms are clean and efficient.

Tomorrow we continue west to stop outside Oklahoma City.