After finishing up in Key West, it was time to make the journey northward to Indiana - the 42nd state on our road trip. We stopped in several places along the way, including four nights in Martinsburg to check out if it's somewhere we'd want to settle once our road trip is over … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Martinsburg, WV
West Virginia
The Story Of John Brown At Harpers Ferry, WV
We went to West Virginia in year 2 of the road trip - primarily for Bridge Day - but one area that we missed was Harpers Ferry. I figured out that while staying in Sterling, VA in November 2022 we'd only be an hour from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, so this would be the … [Read more...] about The Story Of John Brown At Harpers Ferry, WV
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From West Virginia
Shae and I recently spent four weeks in West Virginia while on our 50 state road trip. We'd driven through West Virginia many times in the past when visiting friends in Ohio, but had never spent any time there. The reason we picked the fall to head there wasn't just because of … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From West Virginia
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
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 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