Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Paintsville Lake State Park and Flag Rock Recreation Area

 





This is the trail to the walk-in tent sites at Paintsville Lake State Park Campground. Soon after I crossed the little bridge I came across a huge vine that was quite impressive (next two pictures). I didn't take many pictures while I was here because I have taken many pictures of this location on other trips which will soon find their way to these pages.

The next spot highlighted here is Flag Rock Recreation Area just outside of Norton, Virginia. Despite these two locations being photographed only one day apart and Norton being farther south than Paintsville, one can tell that the pictures from Norton were taken at a much higher elevation based on leaf color. 


















































































































Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Yatesville Lake State Park

 






Yatesville Lake State Park is located just west of Louisa, Kentucky and has all kinds of activities for one to enjoy. The campground there is really nice and has some awesome spots with plenty of privacy. This particular time I was here, I checked the park out but didn't actually stay here. First I went to the dam and tailwater areas, then I visited the Visitor Center area, which I followed up with a visit to the marina. The last three pictures are of a rather unique Exxon Gas Station with a Taco Bell inside, located at the corner of US 23 and old US 23 in Louisa.