Broussard, LA to Shreveport, LA., Barksdale AFB Museum
Took an easy ride north to Shreveport where I found the Elks Lodge with no problem. They have set aside an area for 6 RV to park in but, the parking was very difficult. They had laid narrow strips of concrete which wern't much wider than the trailer tire. You guessed it, I came in a bit crooked and the truck was off the strip. I paid for that when I left and because of recent rain, I got stuck. it was so bad, I had to call AAA and get towed out.
Barksdale AFB is in Shreveport so I went to see the museum which was dedicated to the 8th Air Force. The plane displays were the in the worse shape I have ever seen. They all needed paint and some needed major rebuilding as parts were missing. This base is the home of B52's and was empty because of the need for them in the war. All of the active planes had been deployed to the middle east.
Summary:
Elk Lodges: 23, Escapee Parks: 7, Public Parks: 10, National Parks: 21, Major Ships: 5, Forts: 15
Expenses: 11 months on the road with an average expense of $1813/month.
