Shae and I had visited Washington D.C. a number of times before our recent 12 day stay there as part of our 50 state road trip, but despite all those visits we'd never gone inside the Washington Monument. We'd seen it from the outside each time we'd visited; after all, it's … [Read more...] about 14 Fun Facts About The Washington Monument
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Hiking At Dolly Sods Wilderness In West Virginia
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
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
Visiting Our Lady Of The Pines Church In Eglon, WV – The Smallest Church In 48 States (Maybe)
While visiting Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, West Virginia, we got chatting to a family who gave us a few suggestions of things to do in the area. One of them was to visit Our Lady Of The Pines, a church that claims to be the smallest one in 48 states. We love visiting … [Read more...] about Visiting Our Lady Of The Pines Church In Eglon, WV – The Smallest Church In 48 States (Maybe)
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
Howl-o-ween Dog Trick-or-Treat At The West Virginia Botanic Garden In Morgantown, WV
Oftentimes when we stay at hotels they list local events in the lobby. Never have we been so excited to see a listing than the Howl-o-ween Dog Trick-or-Treat at the West Virginia Botanic Garden. This was the first year they offered this event and it was just pawfection. … [Read more...] about Howl-o-ween Dog Trick-or-Treat At The West Virginia Botanic Garden In Morgantown, WV
Hiking At Coopers Rock State Forest In West Virginia
One of the best parts of visiting West Virginia in October/November was getting to enjoy all the fall colors. One of the best places we found to see those colors was Coopers Rock State Forest. Coopers Rock State Forest is just outside of Morgantown WV and about 90 minutes … [Read more...] about Hiking At Coopers Rock State Forest In West Virginia
Our Day Trip Around New River Gorge National River – A National Park Site
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
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