....let the adventure begin

As the adventure gets closer we decide to leave early. Nasty weather is a comin'. Entering the US at Fort Erie is our usual border crossing of choice because of it's close proximity and speed of crossing. Driving down the Pennsylvania Turnpike is always a treat. This time was no different. The remnants of a major snow storm one week ago still exists.

Our first overnight stop is Hagerstown/Antietam Battlefield KOA.

The entrance was very narrow but worth the drive since the backdrop was a beautiful fall folliage hillside and an elevated rushing river.

After doing a little research I found out that this area is steaming with civil war history. Nearby was the Battle of Antietam also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg. Hence the name of the park. I was told that the battle was fought on September 17, 1862 near Sharpsburg, Maryland. It was the first major battle in the American Civil War to take place on Union soil. It was also the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with casualties on both sides surmounting 23,000.  Unfortunately we didn't have time to explore further, but I'm putting it on my list for next time.

The sites were tight however the campground was pretty

                                 

Moving Out Of The Caboose

As we lock the doors of our mobile home we know that summer has come to an end. The mobile home better known to many as the caboose has been winterize against those harsh Canadian winters and cleaned so as not a speck of food remains. We have started this adventure with lots of forethought, planning, and excitement. It all began 5 years ago when we bought our first coach and travelled to Cape Cod. Yes, we were hooked, line and sinker.

The Caboose

For the next 6 months along with our two chihuahuas Lulu and Stuart we will be calling our 40' Itasca Latitude coach, home.



Stuart & Lulu



The Latitude With An Attitude

As we travel down the highway it's not to the sunny south but instead to Milton Heights Campground just 30 kms away. This is home for the next 3 weeks as I finish up work and like most snowbirds wait for almighty date (November 1) to leave Canada.


Milton Heights Campground

Campground Entrance

   
In 1960 Frances and Conrad purchased a 60 acres parcel of land with the intent of raising and breeding purebred Hereford cattle. Unfortunately for Conrad but fortunately for campers he was allergic to hay. Hence, the quick end to a farming career. Being travelers, they realized there were no campgrounds in the area and in 1971 Milton Heights Campgrounds was born. Cattle ground to campground.

Original Homestead

Much of our stay is divided between working and getting things ready to travel south. Also, frequent trips back to the caboose either to drop stuff off or picking stuff up.