Both before we visited West Virginia and while we were there, several people recommended that Shae and I go hiking at Dolly Sods Wilderness, a wilderness area in Monongahela National Forest. On our penultimate day in West Virginia, we finally made our way there and are glad we … [Read more...] about Hiking At Dolly Sods Wilderness In West Virginia
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Some Radio Silence At The Green Bank Observatory In West Virginia
When you want to go to Green Bank Observatory, make sure you download your map beforehand. That's because Green Bank Observatory is in the center of the NRQZ (National Radio Quiet Zone) and the closer you get, the quieter it is. They work with the community to maintain as … [Read more...] about Some Radio Silence At The Green Bank Observatory In West Virginia
Hiking At Seneca Rocks In West Virginia
When asking for recommendations of things to do in West Virginia, one of the most commonly mentioned places was Seneca Rocks. Seneca Rocks is part of the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area. Shae and I visited Spruce Knob a couple of days beforehand and had … [Read more...] about Hiking At Seneca Rocks In West Virginia
Horseback Riding With Mountain Trail Rides In Davis, WV
When we were heading to Texas, I really wanted to go horseback riding. This was actually a surprising revelation. I love to look at and pet horses, particularly their noses, but I'm not much one for riding them. I went to a summer camp every year as a child and rode horses, … [Read more...] about Horseback Riding With Mountain Trail Rides In Davis, WV
Visiting Blackwater Falls State Park In Davis, West Virginia
One of the best parts about visiting West Virginia was taking advantage of all the free outdoor activities it has to offer, something that's always helpful seeing as we're on a tight budget on our road trip. While staying in Davis WV, one of the places we visited was … [Read more...] about Visiting Blackwater Falls State Park In Davis, West Virginia
Visiting Spruce Knob: West Virginia’s Highest Point
When talking to people about things to do in West Virginia, three places were suggested time and time again - Spruce Knob, Seneca Rocks and Dolly Sods Wilderness. Shae and I recently spent 11 nights in Davis, WV while on our 5 year, 50 state road trip and got to visit all … [Read more...] about Visiting Spruce Knob: West Virginia’s Highest Point