Big Timber, MT
Greycliff Mill
Greycliff mill is a 1760 barn with a water powered gristmill serving espresso, BBQ, shakes and pastries. It’s a neat place to stop just east of Big Timber, MT and very close to the Big Timber/Greycliff KOA.
Sheridan, WY
Sheridan, Wyoming, has a rich history that reflects the broader themes of the American West, including Native American heritage, the arrival of European settlers, the cattle industry, and the development of railroads.
Sheridan was founded in 1882 by John D. Loucks, a Civil War veteran and surveyor who named the town after his former commanding officer, General Philip Sheridan. Loucks recognized the area’s potential due to its fertile land, proximity to the Bighorn Mountains, and the growing cattle industry.
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Grapevine, TX
I got a bit behind in finishing this post about our stay at the Vineyards Campground and Cabins in Grapevine as we visited there in mid April of 2024. Oh well, better late than never…
Grapevine, Texas, has a rich and diverse history that dates back to the early 19th century. The area was originally inhabited by the Caddo Indians before European settlers arrived. In 1843, General Sam Houston, representing the Republic of Texas, met with leaders of several Native American tribes in the area to negotiate a peace treaty. This meeting took place near present-day Grapevine, giving the city its name.
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Abilene, TX
Park Review – Whistle Stop RV Resort
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Location: Abilene, TX
Type: Commercial Park
Check-in/Check-out times: ?/11:00
Site Quality / Amenities: Roads and pads are gravel. Each site has a concrete patio and a picnic table. Additional amenities include a dog run, playground, horseshoe pits, pickle ball and volleyball areas. There is also a pavilion, a clubhouse and a saltwater swimming pool. Facilities include restrooms, showers and laundry facilities.
Access: The park is along East Stamford St. (Basically the service road for I-20) which can be accessed from exit 286C on I-20 whether you are going west or east bound. East Stamford is one way so you have to go east to Ambler Ave. if you want to continue west bound when leaving the park.
Staff: The staff were very friendly and the check in packet included a thank you note which was a nice touch.
Cellular/WiFi: There was free WiFi and cable TV but we didn’t use them. I also didn’t check cellular since this was a short stay but it should have been good since we were along I-20. Starlink was great as there were no obstacles to get in the way.
Restaurants: There is a Twisted Root hamburger restaurant along with several other places nearby on Judge Ely Blvd. near Abilene Christian University. The Shed Market at 7925 Buffalo Gap Rd. was a bit further away but had very good Texas BBQ.
Nearby parks: We didn’t look at any other parks nearby.
What we liked: The park was easy to navigate and the sites were well laid out and it was a bonus to find good restaurants nearby.
What we didn’t like: There are only a few small trees around the park so it could be quite hot here during the summer.
Verdict: This is a good park for a short stay in Abilene.
Santo, TX
