River View Relaxation and An Academic Outing

Spring Break '16 proved to be a relaxing week filled with plenty of camping - just what we needed to soothe away some job-induced stress. The weather cooperated, offering comfortably warm temperatures with low humidity, a gentle breeze, clear blue skies . . . . Ahhh.

High Falls State Park is conveniently located just a few miles north of the Georgia Department of Public Safety Training Center; since Jamie needed to attend a class there, camping at the park was an ideal compromise during the week: I could vacation and he could go to work for the day.

View of High Falls

Looking down river - gorgeous view  & soothing sound of water rushing over rocks

Our site overlooked the Towaliga River, though the river view was a bit hidden by new spring growth. High Falls is a lovely park with level sites, making setup super-easy; we'll be sure to return.

The level site made setup easy.

Towaliga River south of the falls

River view from Site #88

From the river looking toward the campsite

On Thursday we headed to Athens for an academic lecture on the Dixie Highway and a screening of the GPB documentary on the DH. (You may watch the documentary here.)  The film crew interviewed Jamie a couple of years ago as they were working on the show.  All the major players were present for the day's event at the UGA Russell Special Collections Library. 

Jamie's interest in the history of the Dixie Highway is not new, so it was no surprise that he has served on a planning team to have our portion of the highway designated as a scenic byway.

Jamie in front of the Russell Special Collections Library at the University of Georgia

 

Dr. Tammy Ingram, a Seminole County native, researched the building of the Dixie Highway.

Though we returned home Friday morning in time for Jamie to get to a work function, we didn't unpack; the weekend was just a few hours away!