I reflected on trips I’ve taken over the years – what I learned, what was hard, what I remember most, what was the most filling. I looked at the similarities between my trips and pulled out pieces of what for me, makes my ideal road trip. Here’s what I found…
Tag: scenic drive
Exploring the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia ( + Long Weekend Itinerary)
Whenever I’m lookin for a long weekend trip and to spend some time outdoors, the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia is … More
Custer State Park (Wildlife, Sylvan Lake, & The Needles Highway)
The next time we come back (since we already decided we are), we will plan to spend a few more days in the area so we can do the hikes I mentioned above as well as more wildlife viewing and potentially one of the Jeep adventure tours. We’d take more of the backroads and try to pack a picnic to enjoy at one of the overlooks or lakes because there’s just something so peaceful about them.
The Highest Peak in the Northeastern US
During the road trip through New England last summer, Teddy and I were able to spend time in Vermont, Massachusetts, … More
Exploring Acadia and Bar Harbor
During the summer of 2021, Teddy and I spent a week traveling through New England. One of the top stops on our trip was to Acadia National Park. Neither of us had been here before, so this was a new National Park for both of us. It’s my 36th and Teddy’s 12th.
What to Do In New River Gorge
In 1978, this New River Gorge was recognized as a National River. In early 2021, it became recognized as a … More
One Day in Shenandoah National Park
I visited Shenandoah National Park for the first time when I was a kid. My parents took my brother and … More