Billy Wardle Happenings

 I spent only one night at the Giant City State Park.  I was surprised by how close it was to Carbondale.  I had never camped there before.  The other surprising thing I discovered is the lodge.  They served the best chicken I think I have ever eaten.  It was very juicy.  I didn't find the cliffs I knew as a youth.  However the campground was very nice with a shower.  It was also very inexpensive.  They also had cabins with a pool.  There was a water tower for climbing.   lodge pictures: Jerry Sloan from McCleansboro Rush Limbaugh from Cape Cirardeau CCC worker memorial lodge courtyard

 When we toured the Mesa Temple first part of November, we took a night to check out the Lost Dutchman Mine State Park.  The superstition Mountains are said to be the place of many alien sightings as well as a lost gold mine.  We didn't see any of that but the mountains are pretty with many hiking trails.  Where we camped was a newer area, and it was a good walk to the restroom.  However the restroom had free showers and was very elegant.  There was a dog walking park across the street from the restroom.  This campground was fun.