De Soto State Park, AL

Little River Falls North of Fort Payne, AL. Sylvia, JoAnn and Glenn.

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The view from the bridge.

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Trees by the road. Colorful.

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The road along the river. Interesting rock formation.

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We had lunch then on to De Soto Falls.

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Down stream of the falls.

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A young tree and an old Geezer.

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Sylvia and the tree.

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The homes across the pond. Pretty.

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Like the colors.

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We returned JoAnn to her family in De Soto State Park, visited then headed home to Tanner, AL. The view along I-565 at dark.

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We had a great time with JoAnn in Fort Payne..Thanks JoAnn for your time.

Indian Mounds and Jesse Owens Museum

Tuesday we drove to Oakville, AL to see the Indian Mounds and Museum. Oakville is a small farming town about 30 miles from Tanner. The mounds have been here for over 200 years. Click on the picture to enlarge it.

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Clothing from skins.

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Clothing from Bark.

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Arrowheads found in the ares. Many are over 200 years old.

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The view from the top of the mound.

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Less than a mile from the mounds is "Jesse Owens Museum"

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The long jump pit. 26 feet 5 1/4 inches is a long way.

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A replica of the Owen home .

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The children's bedroom.

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Parent's bedroom.

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Kitchen area.

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Inside the Museum.

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We watched a movie about Jesse and the 1936 Olympics.
A very good day at the museums.

Rogersville Car Show

Saturday we met with Glenn Jr's family, drove to Rogersville, AL. about 35 miles from Tanner. There was a car and stationary Engine show.. The local Art and crafts were set up in tents.

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The Engines on trailers.

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The dressed up cars.

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Sunday we helped Glenn Jr work on his trailer project.

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The dogs helped by resting in the back yard.

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That's all for that weekend.

Mooresville, AL

Rain again today. We loaded the dogs into the car and visited Mooresville, AL.

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The old Church.

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The Post Office is still in use.

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A charming old town.

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Our next stop.

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A neat Museum inside.

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The next stop is "Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge" and the brilliant fall colors.

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The day was not a loss after all.
Till later.