Fairfield

We spent three nights at the Jefferson County Park on the outskirts of Fairfield, my home town.  The campground opened for the season on May 1, and we arrived early in the afternoon of May 1, and were the first campers of the season.  That night we were joined by one other person who camped in a tent.  The next day, around 8 in the mornng, a fifthwheel pulled in and set up next to us.  After setting up, the couple who owned the trailer left.  This was the first of many coming in and setting up.  It turns out most were all locals who lived within 10-15 miles and were planning on spending the weekend.  By Friday night the campground was almost full, and we were no longer alone!

We thought the campground was very convenient for us, as with the much improved weather and sunshine (at last) we enjoyed walks in the woods, trips in to Fairfield to use the library internet connection, diverse restaurants  and a favorite coffee shop.  Fairfield has broken the mold of dying small towns and has a diverse economy and best of all lots of younger people.  It's good to see, even though many if not most of the landmarks of my youth are gone.

Here's a hiking trail within the county park.  There is an extensive trail network in the park and surrounding area.  Really nice.

We spotted black squirrels in the down town area of Fairfield, here's one quick moving guy before he got away.