Just past Tupelo we pass through an area that was hit by the 2011 April tornadoes. The parkway is nice with hardly any traffic. There were lots of deer and turkey along the roads. We were up early and back on the Natchez Parkway by 7:00 am. Total miles traveled today was 239.ĭay 2 February 8th: Meriwether Lewis Park to Rock Springs Campground: There is no power or water here but It is a free campground which makes it especially nice. Tonight is a stop at Meriwether Lewis campground at mile 380 on the parkway. From Franklin, we picked up the Natchez Trace Parkway at mile 444 and will travel this in its entirety to mile 0. The pulled pork BBQ was just as good as described in the book. Our goal is to stop at as many as possible. We have a book called Road Eats which list many unique restaurants across the US. We then head for a local restaurant,Pucketts, in downtown Franklin. We learn that this winery is part owned by Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn music fame. Our first stop is Arrington Vineyards where we sample some local wine. We take interstate 24 west to Franklin, TN and then head for the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Other than our turn around point of Death Valley, CA, we have no plans. One of the most boring places I have ever stayed.Today is our first day of travel as we head out west. There is literally nothing to do other than the casino. I don't understand how people can spend days here. Coffee at the self serve station was similarly watered dawn. The 'Starbucks' iced coffee was so watered down it was about the strength of tea. It's also impossible to get a decent cup of coffee in this place.

Just the saddest burger I have ever seen.

Well done, no guacamole, no lettuce, tomato or onion. My friend ordered a med rare burger with guacamole and was given an estimated wait time of 1/2 hour. The menu has a grand total of SIX entrees to choose from. I cashed out my ticket and didn't spend another cent there. I saw through their charade it was just an excuse to get people to spend more time on the casino floor. The Fullhouse Cafe was more than 80% empty yet we were told that there was a 45 minute wait. However, what is not acceptable is that the mud only was cleaned up sometime around 9:30 am. No big deal I understand the John Deere training is going on and the guys have muddy boots. We checked in a little after 5 pm and outside the elevator by our room was dried mud on the floor. So many disappointments, it's hard to know where to begin.

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