I loved the (almost) two weeks that we spent in Los Alamos, New Mexico as there was so much beauty in the area. Bandelier National Monument, Tsankawi Prehistoric Sites, the Kwage Mesa Trail and more - everywhere we looked there were mountain, mesa and/or canyon views. Not … [Read more...] about White Rock Overlook, Blue Dot Trail & Canyon Rim Trail In White Rock, NM
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Hiking The Kwage Mesa Trail In Los Alamos, NM
After spending a few weeks in Bloomfield, NM, we headed southeast to Los Alamos. We picked Los Alamos as it was close to several places we wanted to visit, but also because when taking a look at the city on Google Maps it seemed like there were endless hiking trails … [Read more...] about Hiking The Kwage Mesa Trail In Los Alamos, NM
Hiking The Northern Peaks Trail On Sugarloaf Mountain, MD
After hiking the A.M. Thomas Trail to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain in Maryland, I decided to hike another trail seeing as that first one is only a half-mile round-trip (albeit a strenuous half-mile). We'd parked in the West View parking lot which was the trailhead for the … [Read more...] about Hiking The Northern Peaks Trail On Sugarloaf Mountain, MD
Hiking The A.M. Thomas Trail Up Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland
After spending a couple of weeks in Roanoke, Shae and I moved on to the next state on our 50 state road trip - Maryland. Our first stop was Frederick which is where we stayed for another couple of weeks. One afternoon when Shae had stuff to work on, I decided to go for a hike … [Read more...] about Hiking The A.M. Thomas Trail Up Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland
Hiking The Mill Mountain Star Trail In Roanoke, VA
When visiting Roanoke, VA on our 50 state road trip last year, we drove up to the Mill Mountain Star at sunset to view the city from the overlook and watch the star's illumination. If you ever visit Roanoke, it's a lovely place to visit in the evening and led to one of my … [Read more...] about Hiking The Mill Mountain Star Trail In Roanoke, VA
Taking A Sunset Helicopter Tour To Pikes Peak, Colorado
It finally happened! For my 40th birthday present, Shae booked us in for a sunset helicopter tour to Pikes Peak in Colorado. I was really excited about it, but on the day of the flight the helicopter tour company called to advise that they couldn't take us because they were … [Read more...] about Taking A Sunset Helicopter Tour To Pikes Peak, Colorado
Riding The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway In Chattanooga, Tennessee
Shae doesn't like heights. She doesn't like missing out on the opportunity to experience something new either though, which is why she wanted to ride the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway in Chattanooga, Tennessee with me. We'd originally planned to check out the Enchanted … [Read more...] about Riding The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway In Chattanooga, Tennessee
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 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
Visiting The Mill Mountain Star In Roanoke, Virginia
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