After enjoying a relaxing summer at home, we are once again on a fall road trip to watch the Georgia Bulldogs play an away football game. This year we are on our way to Oxford, Mississippi to see the Dawgs play the Ole Miss Rebels. But in true Wandering Dawgs fashion, we are not taking a direct route to get there.
We started the trip in Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, a few miles south of Birmingham. This is Alabama’s largest state park and it has something for everyone – mountain bike trails, golf course, lake with a beach, hiking trails, a scenic drive, a beautiful campground and more.
Every day Blondie and I walked on the trails around our campground loop.
One day we drove to the dead end of Peavine Falls Road on Double Oak Mountain. As we wound our way up the narrow road I was reminded of some of the drives we have made in the Great Smoky Mountains.
We enjoyed our stay and were even able to do a little shopping in nearby Pelham and Birmingham before continuing our journey west to our next destination.
Wandering Dawgs 
Go Dawgs!
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My Dad was an Ole Miss fan; he loved watching them. He was born and raised, one of 10, on a farm in MS! Sure made me think of him. Enjoy your travels! Is the heron a Green or Nbighr Crown. I can’t quite tell.
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Sheila, I’m pretty sure the bird was a green heron. The light was not too good so it’s not a very good photo. Glad this post reminded you of your Dad.
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Looks beautiful! And go bulldogs! I was born in Georgia.
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I spent a few days in Oxford, Mississippi several years ago and really enjoyed it. Although, I imagine it’s a zoo on football weekends. Go Dawgs!
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That’s a beautiful place! Glad you are able to make such a fun trip to see your fav team. Ours came away with a win on Saturday and hope yours did, too! 😀
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Looks lovely Beth! Safe travels and “Go Dawgs!”
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Safe travels to you too!
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What lovely captures of a beautiful place.
Okay now… just saw this… I was going down my WordPress reader list and YOU were not there. YOU use to be! WordPress was messing around with my Reader List! Anyhoo, you are back up and running! YAHOO!
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Nancy, thanks! And thanks for adding me back on your list!
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You do have a wonderful life! Thank you for sharing your journeys and all the pictures!
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Your photos remind us there is a big beautiful world out there just waiting to be explored. Everyone should put those remotes and controllers down and head outside. Have a safe and fun trip. Go dogs!
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Thank you Judy!
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