Celebrating our Nation's Post Offices
ADDRESS: 101 W. Church St., Harrisburg, Illinois 62946
Harrisburg, was another town we stopped at during our River to River vacation. We experienced lots of rain and some of the streets were flooded during our visit. Just another travel story.
Thanks,
David W. Gates Jr.
ADDRESS: 202 Main St., Elizabethtown, Illinois 62931
E-Town as it is often called on the River To River trail is where the trail starts. Located on the shores of the Ohio River E-Town is an older sort of historic town. It rained the day we started our hike and for most of the time were on the trail.
I guess I’ll have to visit again when the weather is better.
Thanks,
David W. Gates Jr.
ADDRESS: 110 Main St., Eddyville, Illinois 62928
Somehow I forgot to post this one last year. Back in September my girlfriend and I attempted to thru-hike the River to River Trail in Southern Illinois. The trail passes right through the town of Eddyville. unfortunately it was a bad year for deer ticks and we ended up bailing out here in Eddyville. Spent an abundant amount of time drying out gear at the local park while we were in town. I’ve really grown to love the photo below with packs and trekking poles.
Reflecting on this experience, I remember that I took these photos with my phone and not my regular camera. I found these as I was upgrading my phone and cleaning out old pictures and apps. I love traveling and our experience in Southern Illinois is an example of why.
After explaining out our dilemma to the local gas station attendant she graciously offered to drive us back to our car. For those familiar with Eddyville, there is nothing here. No cabs, no busses. We were essentially stuck here, so after trying to figure out what we were actually going to do, a ride from one of the locals was a blessing. Proof again that people are generally good.
Thanks,
David W. Gates Jr.