Biloxi, Mississippi
This was a day of pleasant surprises. The first was Mississippi. We drove along the Gulf coast which is an uninterrupted beach of beautiful white sand from one side of the state to the other. It was absolutely spectacular. The entire stretch is public beach.
At the first beach we stopped there was no evidence of damage from the oil spill, however as we got further along we noticed crews out along the beaches collecting something. We got out and had a look and spoke with them. The high water line was marked by deposits of a black granular substance like coarse black sand, and we found some pieces of what looked like bits of asphalt shingles. The workers said that although it has improved these still keep washing ashore. They have noticed dead fish, but birds do not seem to be affected. We saw dolphins off shore and lots of birds. Later on at our campsite we spoke with a man who said the next step in the clean up process is to dredge up the sand to see if there are any oil deposits below the surface.
Mississippi isn't very wide where it borders the Gulf, so it didn't take us too long to cross into Alabama. Again, we were surprised at how beautiful the coastline is. We drove the scenic route along the Alabama shoreline and passed through some picturesque and peaceful little towns.
Our camp spot is on the edge of a nine-hole golf course and surrounded by giant oak trees. After our time in the cities, we noticed the quiet. Now that it is dark, the crickets are chirping but it is still peaceful. We are content to stay put for a few days as this is one of the nicest spots we have camped so far. We will make forays out to explore the area.
Trip Mileage: 5346 miles
At the first beach we stopped there was no evidence of damage from the oil spill, however as we got further along we noticed crews out along the beaches collecting something. We got out and had a look and spoke with them. The high water line was marked by deposits of a black granular substance like coarse black sand, and we found some pieces of what looked like bits of asphalt shingles. The workers said that although it has improved these still keep washing ashore. They have noticed dead fish, but birds do not seem to be affected. We saw dolphins off shore and lots of birds. Later on at our campsite we spoke with a man who said the next step in the clean up process is to dredge up the sand to see if there are any oil deposits below the surface.
Mississippi isn't very wide where it borders the Gulf, so it didn't take us too long to cross into Alabama. Again, we were surprised at how beautiful the coastline is. We drove the scenic route along the Alabama shoreline and passed through some picturesque and peaceful little towns.
Our camp spot is on the edge of a nine-hole golf course and surrounded by giant oak trees. After our time in the cities, we noticed the quiet. Now that it is dark, the crickets are chirping but it is still peaceful. We are content to stay put for a few days as this is one of the nicest spots we have camped so far. We will make forays out to explore the area.
Trip Mileage: 5346 miles
Mississippi scene
East shore of Mobile Bay
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