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Texarkana, TX


11/4 - 11/16/2006	Our location - Texarkana, TX Shady Pines RV Park
It was kind of sad leaving our location right on the Mississippi River. It was such lovely spot. And so enjoyed watching the barge traffic plowing up and down the river. However, the chill was beginning to set it, the winds could be fierce and it was just time, after three weeks, to keep moving south.
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	It was kind of sad leaving our location right on the Mississippi River. It was such lovely spot. And so enjoyed watching the barge traffic plowing up and down the river. However, the chill was beginning to set it, the winds could be fierce and it was just time, after three weeks, to keep moving south.
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	Crossing the state of Arkansas, from northeast to southwest on our way to Texarkana, sort of reminded me of the state of Virginia. Lots of trees, close to the road, and sporting lovely fall colors. We always try to travel on sunny days (rain splashes onto *Red Rover* and *Tige*, UGH!) Saturday was mostly sunny, great for showing off the colors.
	Welcome to Texarkana, TX. This is a fairly big town, 61,000 people. There is also a Texarkana, AR. The "town" is split right down the middle by State Line Hwy.
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	Shady Pines RV Park is located on a country highway about 10 miles from town.
	This is a fairly new park, built in 2003 by the owners of Shady Pines RV Sales, a dealership located right next door. Prior to '03 they found themselves sending service customers who may have had to stay, waiting for parts, to a local KOA. And they looked at this acreage and thought, "Why don't we build a park?" They did a wonderful job! This clubhouse is bright, spacious with a fireplace, big screen TV and a kitchen. Just a great place for an RV club rally, reunion, etc.
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	It is billed in the campground directory as "big rig" friendly. Wide streets and long pull-through sites. That is what we need! We would definitely come back here again.
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	To the rear of the park is a small fishing lake. Not the Mississippi, but nice nonetheless, we like having any kind of water nearby.
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	Once again, lots of space for *Red Rover* and *Tige*.
	We included this second picture of *Red Rover, just to show off his shiny exterior. We bought some wonderful cleaning stuff from our friend, Smokey Joe. It cleans, shines and protects all in one step. Works on Tige* as well.
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