Me: B.O.W... like Bow wow because they're dog-friendly? Stephen: No, it's probably for their initials for Barrel Oak Winery. Me: Well it would be funny since they make it obvious that they're super dog-friendly if it was for bow wow. (A few days later arrive on site and … [Read more...] about Visiting Dog-Friendly Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane, VA
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Visiting Grand Caverns In Grottoes, VA
While Shae and I were visiting San Antonio last year, we met up with Larry and Rhonda who follow our blog and are from Portsmouth, VA where we used to live. During that lunch, they'd mentioned that we should visit Grand Caverns in Grottoes, VA when we were back in Virginia … [Read more...] about Visiting Grand Caverns In Grottoes, VA
The Traveling Teach Visits Belle Grove Plantation & The Battle Of Cedar Creek Battlefield In Middletown, VA
At the end of last year, I wrote about how I was looking into online teaching as a way to get back to doing what I love. Thankfully, over this year I found Outschool. I love being able to teach again and, even better, to teach what I love. I teach pet and travel photography, … [Read more...] about The Traveling Teach Visits Belle Grove Plantation & The Battle Of Cedar Creek Battlefield In Middletown, VA
10 Days In Winchester, VA – Here’s What We Got Up To
Shae and I recently spent 10 days in Winchester, VA. We both had to spend quite a bit of that time working, but we did get to go out and explore northern Virginia while there. With wine tasting, caverns, waterfalls, an apple festival and more, here's everything that we got up … [Read more...] about 10 Days In Winchester, VA – Here’s What We Got Up To
Visiting The Luray Caverns In Luray, Virginia
Shae and I spent a few days in Roanoke a few years ago when my parents came to visit from the UK. While they were here, we went hiking up to McAfee Knob, something we did again recently as we'd enjoyed it the first time so much. Another activity we did with my parents that we … [Read more...] about Visiting The Luray Caverns In Luray, Virginia
Attending The Dulles Day Plane Pull To Benefit The Special Olympics Of Virginia
A couple of years ago I was researching things to do in Washington D.C. with young people. I found out that the same weekend we'd planned to head up for an educational trip to the African American History Museum, there was something called the Dulles Day Plane Pull. When I … [Read more...] about Attending The Dulles Day Plane Pull To Benefit The Special Olympics Of Virginia
2.5 Weeks In Maryland: What Should We Do?
It's still a month until we head to our next state - West Virginia - but we're already planning what we'll be doing in the state after that. When planning out the year, our original intention had been to visit Tennessee straight after West Virginia. However, we've been … [Read more...] about 2.5 Weeks In Maryland: What Should We Do?
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
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
Visiting Natural Bridge State Park In Virginia
Shae and I saw several natural bridges while in Kentucky earlier this year. We saw four of them at Carter Caves State Resort Park and then an even larger one at Natural Bridge State Resort Park that you can walk across. That wasn't the end of our natural bridge visits this … [Read more...] about Visiting Natural Bridge State Park In Virginia