by jared | May 29, 2018 | Alabamba, Hiking & Camping, Lakes / Streams / Waterfalls, Mountains, Must Do List, State, Weekend Getaways
Like Something from Avatar! This place is a must-see! The first thing you’ll learn about Dismals Canyon is that it is home to a rare glow worm insects called dismalites. The ecosystem of Dismals Canyon provides the right climate for these insects to thrive,...
by jared | Apr 14, 2018 | Cities, Road Trips, Virginia, Weekend Getaways
Throwback to the 1700’s Williamsburg was the capital of the Virginia Colony in the 1700’s and has significance in the American Revolution. It’s close to both Jamestown and Yorktown, and once was home to Thomas Jefferson when he served as governor of...
by jared | Apr 4, 2018 | Cities, Must Do List, State, State / National Parks, Weekend Getaways, West Virginia
19th Century Throwback Harpers Ferry is a town in West Virginia where the Potomac River meets the Shenandoah River. This town thrived during the industrial age with manufacturers along the rivers using water to power their mills. There is so much history here from...
by jared | Apr 4, 2018 | Cities, Must Do List, State, Washington DC, Weekend Getaways
Too Much to Do in Just One Trip We love Washington D.C. There is so much to see. So many historical places to visit. So many museums to explore. We couldn’t fit everything we would want to do in this trip. And even though this was our second time visiting...
by jared | Feb 25, 2018 | Beaches, Cities, Georgia, Weekend Getaways
A Beach Getaway Away from the Crowds We LOVED Saint Simons. But what we didn’t expect when we got there is that it seems to be an attraction to the Elderly population more than the family crowd. This made it even more enjoyable. It was not crowded. People...
by jared | Oct 29, 2017 | Alabamba, Free Things to Do, Hiking & Camping, Lakes / Streams / Waterfalls, State, State / National Parks, Weekend Getaways
Little River Canyon National Preserve Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. There are a variety of falls, hikes, and activities in the area. Little River Falls is one of the main attractions in...
