Almost Like Home

As we continued down the highway the roads became less mountainous. I'm sure John & Danielle were ecstatic. Arriving in Myrtle Beach for a 2 week stop is almost like being home. We've spent many many days in this state park it feels like home.

Seems like nothing has changed lovin' it

Looking toward the ocean

Dogs are allowed on the beach from September until May. This is where Lulu & Stuart got their first taste of salt and sand. I don't think they ever forgot. They were as excited as we were to go for a beach walk. Unfortunately that was short lived as Stuart developed a sore back again meaning we had to drug him up so he wouldn't be in pain.

Tides in, surfs up

We come to Myrtle Beach not for the shopping, nor to play golf but to walk the beaches, look for shells, and just enjoy the scenery. The pier is always a good source of entertainment as fisherman and fisherladies gather to socialize and catch their evening meal.

Very clear day but cold

I spend more time under the pier

Myrtle Beach at one time was home to a military base. Today that base has all but disappeared. The area where the base was is now called Market Common, a collection of new housing and wonderful restaurants. The one thing that does continue are the military training flights. They use the airport for "touch & goes" meaning they line up their jet with the runway touch all wheels down then without stopping away they rev it up and away they go. It can get a little noisy at times but being an airforce veteran I'm lovin' it. Oh did I forget to mention the flight pattern is right over the state park. Yea baby.

So close, lovin' it 

 Susan and I have our favorite restaurant that is a must when visiting the area. It happens to be Crabby Mike's in Surfside Beach. Now, we have tried other seafood buffets in the area but none compare to Crabby Mike's. For $25 it's all-you-can-eat crab. There's tons of other items but we both go for the crab and crawfish. Yum!


The pic is fuzzy I just wanted to eat

When we come to Myrtle Beach we try to see a different show each time. This time we decided on Legends in Concert. We were in luck as all the entertainers depicted one's we enjoyed, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, The Blues Brothers, and Whitney Houston. We caught an afternoon matinee and what a fantastic show. The music and entertainers did not disappoint. After the show all the performers made themselves available so you can talk to them or get autographs .

Susan getting autograph from "Dolly Parton"

"The Blues Brothers"

What another wonderful stay in Myrtle Beach State Park. I spent many a day also in Huntington Beach State Park which is about 12 miles south. For nature lovers like me it's a fantastic place to bird. Hopefully we can stay there next time we are in the area.