It’s New Year’s Eve!!! I feel like 2017 flew by! What fun stuff do you have planned for tonight? We usually spend the holiday at home in Virginia, but we are visiting family this year. So we’re probably ringing...
We Want to be 46ers!
Kris and I have a goal. We want to be 46ers! What does this mean? Saying you’re a 46er means you’ve hiked all 46 of the high peaks in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The Adirondack High Peaks...
The National Cherry Blossom Festival
Have plans for spring break next year? Consider visiting Washington, D.C. for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Now is the time to start thinking about your plans and making your lodging accommodations. I mean, 2017 is flying by! Spring...
How to be a Responsible Camper
Camping is one of my family’s favorite outdoor activities. Why do you think we’re the Five Happy Campers? An important part of camping is knowing how to be a responsible camper. Having lived outside of D.C. in Northern Virginia...
Planning a Family Vacation to Maine? Check out our Favorites!
We visited Maine during the month of July a few years ago. While I wasn’t blogging about our adventures back then, the trip was so memorable that we often talk about it and pictures have been in frames and...
Hiking with Kids to McAfee Knob
McAfee Knob, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia, is easily my favorite hike in Virginia. More pictures are taken at McAfee Knob than any other spot along the Appalachian Trail. This is why it’s a popular hiking...
Hiking Hawksbill Summit with Kids
Late October/early November is a great time to explore in Shenandoah National Park. The weather is cooler and the leaves have changed colors. A few weekends ago we decided to hike the Hawksbill Mountain Summit, the highest peak in...
Think Outside the Box this Christmas
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Christmas is now only eight weeks away. Sorry for any stress I just caused you. For the next two months it’s toy commercials all day long and a mailbox full of toy catalogs....
Letchworth State Park – New York
Have you had a chance to see some pretty fall leaves before autumn comes to an end? It’s definitely something I think about this time every year. I’ve totally turned into my mom. I can recall her driving my...
Tips for Hiking With Kids
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Try hiking. Hiking is a great way to enjoy family time while getting some exercise and breathing in fresh air. I don’t remember doing a lot of hiking as a kid,...