Despite visiting Roanoke a couple of times in the past, Shae and I had never seen the city's star close up. The Mill Mountain Star (AKA The Roanoke Star) is found at the top of Mill Mountain, close to the Mill Mountain Zoo. You can see the star from quite a distance in … [Read more...] about Visiting The Mill Mountain Star In Roanoke, Virginia
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Hiking To McAfee Knob On The Appalachian Trail: My Happy Place
Shae and I have gotten to see some beautiful views while hiking on our 50 state road trip. Mt Pisgah in Vermont, Blood Mountain in Georgia, Quartz Mountain in Oklahoma and many more. There's one view in particular which is my happy place though - McAfee Knob on the Appalachian … [Read more...] about Hiking To McAfee Knob On The Appalachian Trail: My Happy Place
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
Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Graveyard – R.I.P. All These Ice Creams
Shae and I have been to Vermont 3 times so far on our 5 year, 50 state road trip and there's only one thing we've done each time we've been there - visited Ben & Jerry's in Waterbury. The first time we visited we did a full tour (you can read more about the Ben & … [Read more...] about Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Graveyard – R.I.P. All These Ice Creams
3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – Here’s What We Did
I'm sorry Connecticut, but you were our least favorite state so far. You were only our 13th state though, so you might not end up in last place by the end of the road trip. We did find a few fun things to do though during our 3.5 weeks there, with our final week including some … [Read more...] about 3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – Here’s What We Did
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
Drinking Our Way Along The Middlebury Tasting Trail In Vermont
Not only is Vermont a beautiful state, but it has a lot of delicious alcohol. It feels like Shae and I drank most of it. Most of that was done while we were staying in Waterbury as there were a lot of craft breweries, distilleries and wineries around. Check out 12 Great … [Read more...] about Drinking Our Way Along The Middlebury Tasting Trail In Vermont
Visiting Moss Glen Falls In Granville, Vermont
At the end of our second week in Vermont this year on our 50 state road trip, we moved on from Waterbury to Brandon. While driving along we stopped off at Warren Falls, a beautiful set of waterfalls and swimming hole. Once we were done there, we continued on our way to … [Read more...] about Visiting Moss Glen Falls In Granville, Vermont
12 Great Places to Eat & Drink In Central Vermont
Shae and I recently spent a week in Waterbury, a city in central Vermont which is a short drive to the west of Montpelier, the state capital. We did far too much eating and drinking while there, but on the positive side it means we now get to recommend all kinds of great … [Read more...] about 12 Great Places to Eat & Drink In Central Vermont
Hiking The Silver Lake Trail In Salisbury, Vermont
After being swarmed by gnats on our hike up Mt Pisgah, Shae and I were a little apprehensive about going on another hike through a forest in Vermont. We decided to brave it though and so headed to Silver Lake in Salisbury with our dog Truffles. Silver Lake is next to Lake … [Read more...] about Hiking The Silver Lake Trail In Salisbury, Vermont