A few days park "parked"
A few days park “parked”

We’ve stopped at Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, SC to enjoy a few days along the coast.  On  vacations we’ve visited the park enjoying its rustic undeveloped beauty so we thought it would be nice to take a little more time to enjoy it while traveling south.

This first drive was about 280 miles with only one minor incident, which will be filed in the category of lessons learned. Going into something like this I expected no less.

Maggie discovers the ocean and beach during a morning walk--she likes!
Maggie discovers the ocean and beach during a morning walk–she likes!

Maggie playing with sea foam moving with the wind on the beach during a sunset walk - Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, SC
Maggie playing with sea foam moving with the wind on the beach during a sunset walk – Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, SC

It was a very brisk morning as we took Maggie for her first walk along the beach — she loved it — running and playing for all she’s worth.  She really got into it on the second sunset walk. She’s doing extremely well with all this.

An ultra-small tear drop camping trailer parked in the site beside us -- Huntington Beach State Park,Murrells Inlet, SC
An ultra-small tear drop camping trailer parked in the site beside us — Huntington Beach State Park,Murrells Inlet, SC

Everyone has their own style of camping. The couple staying in the site next to ours has much more basic and smaller taste. It’s nice mid-week February with not too many people here but this coming weekend the temperatures are suppose to reach 70℉ on Sunday, no doubt increasing the “population.”

Ducks and other waterfowl enjoying winter wetlands -- Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, SC
Ducks and other waterfowl enjoying winter wetlands — Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, SC

The waters are wonderfully clear with abundant waterfowl

In trees and on the water, waterfowl -- Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, SC
In trees and on the water, waterfowl — Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, SC

 

More waterfowl seen along our walk.

A paddling of ducks -- Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, SC
A paddling of ducks — Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, SC

So, after the first two days what’s our impression? Well, at this very early stage we are loving the simplicity and freedom. The RV is feeling more like home, we’re sleeping well at night and the days are good. Yes, it’s very, very early and maybe our opinions will change — but then again, maybe they won’t! ;-)

 

 

 

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Mark
9 years ago

Seeing these photos is a reminder there are parts of the country not covered in snow and ice. :-)
I imagine there is some symbolism and parallels of Maggie’s new found freedom and playing on the beach to your own big step!

Paul
9 years ago

Fantastic, Earl. I look forward to seeing more as you head south, or west, or whichever direction that you choose.

Kent
Kent
9 years ago

I’m really enjoying reading about your new adventure. The best restaurant in the world is in Murrell’s Inlet- Lee’s Inlet Kitchen.

Cedric Canard
9 years ago

It just occurred to me how we’re about to be treated to an amazing variety of photographs because of this new lifestyle of yours. And just going by this post, it’s off to a great start! :)

Monte Stevens
9 years ago

Where’s the snow? It’s February for gosh sakes. Yes, it’s early to really know how you will enjoy this lifestyle. I’m hoping it is more than what you could ever imagine. I’m also interested in seeing what images you will be sharing with us. And, those stories you will share already bring a smile to my face. I would be interested in also knowing what Maggie thinks about this new lifestyle. Running along the beach has broadened her life. Looking forward to more.

Steve Skinner
9 years ago

As I was packing the trash can to the curb the other day in the middle of a major rain storm, it hit me that Earl no longer has to do such things. What a lucky guy you are!

liz winfeld
liz winfeld
9 years ago

What a marvelous adventure you have embarked on! As I said before, you two are my heroes and I am so glad you are doing this blog as I plan to take notes for our own foray into your footsteps in about 10 years…and counting!