Even though Bridge Day 2019 was a little chilly at times, it was sunny all day and so we got a great view of everything going on. The day after Bridge Day, we planned to go back to the New River Gorge, take the Fayette Station Road, and see more of the New River Gorge National … [Read more...] about Our Day Trip Around New River Gorge National River – A National Park Site
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Bridge Day 2019: Crazy BASE Jumpers, Bridge Walk & More
10 years ago Shae and I moved from Virginia to California to be group home parents. We drove across the country as our job training was in Nebraska and our first stop along the way was in West Virginia. We saw a flyer for Bridge Day at the hotel and resolved to return one fall … [Read more...] about Bridge Day 2019: Crazy BASE Jumpers, Bridge Walk & More
15 Free Things To Do In Richmond, Virginia
One of the ways Shae and I are able to afford our 5 year, 50 state road trip is by finding free things to do along the way. We've visited Richmond, Virginia a couple of times in the past, but only for a day or two and so hadn't had much of a chance to explore the city. We were … [Read more...] about 15 Free Things To Do In Richmond, Virginia
10 Vermont Covered Bridges In 1 Day
There are more than 100 covered bridges in Vermont, but we didn't spot any during the four weeks we spent there on our 50 state road trip. That is, until a couple of days before we left. On our way from Brandon to Quechee Gorge, we came across four covered bridges. It was … [Read more...] about 10 Vermont Covered Bridges In 1 Day
Visiting Quechee Gorge In Quechee, Vermont
When we were planning our time in Vermont, I was excited when I saw that we'd be in the state when the 40th Annual Quechee Balloon Festival would be held. There wasn't any affordable accommodation nearby though, so that weekend we were staying more than an hour to the west in … [Read more...] about Visiting Quechee Gorge In Quechee, Vermont
An Afternoon In Stratford-Upon-Avon, Home Of William Shakespeare
After spending our first week in England staying with my parents in Haslemere, we headed north to visit a friend near Liverpool. Along the way, Shae and I stopped for the afternoon in Stratford-Upon-Avon, a town best known for being the birthplace and subsequent home of … [Read more...] about An Afternoon In Stratford-Upon-Avon, Home Of William Shakespeare
Watching 1.5 Million Bats Flying From Congress Avenue Bridge In Austin TX
Who knew that bats could be so beautiful?! Before arriving in Austin, we'd had several people recommend watching the bats emerge from Congress Avenue Bridge. Watching the bats was therefore on our to-do list during our visit, but we got lucky one evening and found ourselves … [Read more...] about Watching 1.5 Million Bats Flying From Congress Avenue Bridge In Austin TX
Visiting Old Man’s Cave In Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
I am behind you on 33 heading into Logan Ohio. If you do not have it on your list of places to stop, you must! Old Man's Cave. Look it up!! On our drive from Toledo to Athens, I received the above email which was sent through the contact form on this site. Someone called … [Read more...] about Visiting Old Man’s Cave In Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
24 Hours In New Plymouth, NZ: Beach, Mountain & Too Much Food
After spending most of our third day in New Zealand on the Forgotten World Highway, we thought we'd explore New Plymouth the following day. New Plymouth is on the west coast of the North Island and is known for its coastal walkway. Our initial plan had been to visit the beach … [Read more...] about 24 Hours In New Plymouth, NZ: Beach, Mountain & Too Much Food
40 Photos: Walking The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge opened for traffic in October 2012, connecting the cities of Portsmouth and Chesapeake in Virginia. It's a toll road, but there's a way to cross it for free thanks to its mile-long pedestrian walkway. The bridge provides some amazing views of … [Read more...] about 40 Photos: Walking The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge