Personally I'm not much one for gardens. I love to visit them occasionally, mostly to get pictures, but it's pretty rare that I seek out a trip to see gardens. One notable exception is the Norfolk Botanical Garden in Norfolk, VA. When I was younger, I didn't appreciate all … [Read more...] about Barkitecture At The Norfolk Botanical Garden In Norfolk, Virginia
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Touring The Cape Henry Lighthouse In Virginia Beach, Virginia
One of my favorite activities in the Hampton Roads area is going to the Cape Henry Lighthouse. It's located on an active military base, so there are some things to take into consideration when planning your visit, but it's worth the extra effort to see this historical … [Read more...] about Touring The Cape Henry Lighthouse In Virginia Beach, Virginia
Apple Picking at Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, VA
There was one thing that I was desperate to do in Virginia while we were here this fall and it's slim pickings in most of the state - except the Charlottesville area - apple picking! We found a great spot for it on our last full day in the area. So after a visit to Monticello, … [Read more...] about Apple Picking at Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, VA
Visiting Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia
Thomas Jefferson. The 3rd President. Founding Father. Author of the Constitution. Slave Owner. Founder of UVA. There are many ways to describe the man who was Thomas Jefferson. But you don't really understand him or appreciate all that he did, both right and … [Read more...] about Visiting Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia
Visiting Dog-Friendly Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane, VA
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
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