Waco

3/27/2018 There was quite a storm last night at Lake Brownwood with strong winds, lightening and heavy rain. It was pretty exciting. It was still raining in the morning  as I got the trailer ready to travel. I traveled to Waco, Texas with the rain following me all of the way and raining in Waco upon my arrival. I procured a space for three nights at the Midway Park Campgrounds ($24 per night) which is a Corps of Engineers campground on Lake Waco. It's a very nice campground with lots of trees, a short walk to the lake, plus it is very close to town. Oops, I forgot that I have The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass which provides a 50% discount on the camping fees. I called Recreation.gov where I originally made the reservation and received credit for $36; now the three days will cost $36 instead of $72. Also, the couple I met at Lake Brownwood, the wife being from Palmdale, are here in this campground.

3/28/2018 It rained all night and most of the day. I went to the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum which was very informative regarding the creation of the Texas Rangers and their history. Afterwards, I drove around downtown Waco and past the Magnolia Market At The Silos made famous by the TV series Fixer Upper. I stopped at the Waco Suspension Bridge, first used in 1870, that was the first bridge to cross the Brazos River. It’s an impressive single-span 475 feet suspension bridge.

Branding the Brazos

Additionally, as a tribute to the Chisholm Trail, and to the cattlemen that crossed the bridge, a large bronze herd entitled “Branding the Brazos" has been placed at the bridge’s entrance. I also drove around Baylor University which is a large Baptist college founded in 1845. Waco is a great town with heaps of various activities and with many areas to explore.  

3/29/2018 It has finally quit raining and the sun came out this afternoon. I played golf at The Twin Rivers Golf Club which is across Lake Waco. It was only $15 to walk 18 holes which I did. It was a little hillier than I had anticipated. The back 9 was a killer both in the physical exertion and the challenge of the course. All in all, it was a fun course with hardly a sole playing there; well worth the money paid to play. Afterwards, I went to the Salty Dog Bar and Grill where I had two beers and the Crabby Cajun Queso dip which was pretty good. Back at the mobile homestead, I finished my review and screening of the Antelope Valley College scholarship applicants. Tomorrow I move north to Treetops RV Resort in Arlington, Texas to visit with Cliff Taylor, a friend of ours from 1970’s Lancaster.