Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

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Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby Liz » Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:34 pm

Being forewarned by Sparkle that camping is not allowed at Hagen’s Cove, we headed first to this cg at Keaton’s Beach Friday night. You can see the Pleasure Way in its spot overlooking the Gulf.

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After checking in we met some of the other campers.

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He wasn’t Elvis, but was entertaining all the same.

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Roe played fetch in the water but not for long. Something made it uncomfortable walking…perhaps oyster beds, or more likely old scallop shells. This is prime scalloping territory in July & August.

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This cg is famous most of all for its sunsets, and we were not disappointed.

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Bedtime for birds.

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As we prepared to go inside I realized that Belle wasn’t with me. She was lost!

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It was rapidly getting dark, and I had to retrace all my steps and try to save her. Where could she be? Perhaps she ran off with this handsome fellow we saw in the park earlier?

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Finally we found her, whew! There she was, calmly watching the fading colors of sunset on her perch…just like all those other birds.

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This was the view out the back window in the morning.

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We walked down to the public beach before leaving for Hagen’s Cove.

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Not sure if this cross is here all the time or if they’re getting ready for Easter sunrise service. Great place for a sunrise service.

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Boats coming out the canal.

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Hot dog stand.

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Shelter overlooking the water.

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Then it was on to spend the day at Hagen’s Cove. Everything Sparkle said about it is true….it’s a beautiful quiet place to spend the day.

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We wondered if the spot we picked was the same one Sparkle liked? This is my friend and neighbor. We were celebrating her birthday.

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Thank you, Sparkle for telling me about this trail. Roe enjoyed it.

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I think he licked this Horseshoe Crab. EEEwww!

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Observation tower in the distance.

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View from the observation tower…child playing on the beach.

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Looking the other way.

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That black dot out in the water is a man fishing. Low tide, I guess.

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The loudest noise all day was this airboat when it left.

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Back to our spot to sit a spell and read….

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….or nap….

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…and watch the world go by.

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After awhile I wandered d own to the waters edge as the tide was coming in. I wondered what all these birds were after…

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they sure were busy.

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Lots of them.

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Wading in myself, I discovered tons of these tasty looking little critters.

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What a lot of fun watching the activity that takes place under the water. Check out this video…of two of these snail-like critters moving around. If you look closely, you’ll also see tiny minnows cleaning the algae off their shells. It always amazes me to watch God’s creations both large and small and how everything works together for good.
(I hope the video works…I’ve not mastered uploading and posting videos yet)

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Group hug!

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And so that was our super terrific day at Hagen’s Cove! Only one more word of advice: if you go there, remember to bring your bug repellent.

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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby Bethers » Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:44 pm

So kewl - yes the video works!

I, too, enjoyed some time at Hagen's Cove (they let me spend the night then, tho). It is certainly beautiful and peaceful. Great place to regroup occasionally.
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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby avalen » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:01 pm

what great pictures, thats looks like a very relaxing place to walk around. Can't say
that I would enjoy the bugs though, so thanks for the bug repellant tip, I'll keep it
in mind. :P
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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby bluepinecones » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:13 pm

What a wonderful day and photos. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Belle and Roe appear to have had a great time as well. Sure they are glad you took them along.
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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby Liz » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:23 pm

bluepinecones wrote:Belle and Roe appear to have had a great time as well. Sure they are glad you took them along.


Yes, and Bandit was quite put out that he had to stay home. We told him he could sleep in Roe's bed while we were gone, so he did.

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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby Sparkle » Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:15 pm

These are old photos from various trips to Hagen's Cove. I've boondocked there for a week at a time, but this year I got hauled out of bed and told to move on. Grrr, give some people a uniform.... This was my sunset one year at Old Pavilion.
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Bogie watching a couple of Horseshoe Crabs doing the wild thing.
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The shellfish were Fighting Conch's. It's such a peaceful place. When I can't sleep I just imagine I'm there.
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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby dcricket » Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:52 am

Spectacular pictures. Certainly a must see to put on my bucket list of places to see/things to do.
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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby asirimarco » Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:12 am

Sounds like a good place to put on my list of places to visit. Love the posts! Glad you found Belle - but looks like she was enjoying herself. Neat video - interesting little things.
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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby retiredhappy » Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:59 am

LOVE the photos - great video. Glad you found Belle but she didn't seem too concerned.
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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby sharon » Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:17 am

Loved your campsite backed up to the beach....is that cg able to hold a big rig? Site looked kind of small, but I sure did like it! Pictures were great and the video worked perfect. Glad you were able to get out and enjoy the new house!
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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby BirdbyBird » Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:50 am

Thanks for including us in your travels....
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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby Sparkle » Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:11 am

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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby Paulette » Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:44 am

Liz, thanks for sharing. Spectacular!
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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby carold » Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:45 pm

Liz, great pics. Beautiful beach. Maybe someday--------carold
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Re: Our super fantastic day ay Hagen's Cove

Postby Liz » Sun Mar 22, 2009 2:49 pm

Sharon, there were big rigs at the Old Pavillion cg in Keaton Beach, but a majority look like permanent residents. You'd want to call ahead and make sure they have space. I think they squeezed me in the last available spot on the water and my van just fit. I'm guessing they get booked up fast during scalloping season (July-Aug). Very nice people, laid back and casual. Roe was very welcome.
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