Bryce Canyon National Park was our next stop and easily one of my favorite stops on our trip. In fact, if I could change one thing about our trip it would have been to spend another day there. I...
Lots of Hiking on Day 2 in Zion National Park
We started our second day in Zion National Park early. Since I read that the viewpoint at the end of the Canyon Overlook Trail was a great spot for sunrise pictures we stopped there first. While I still believe...
Our First Day at Zion National Park
Stop 1 on our Southwest U.S. vacation was Zion National Park. My desire to visit Zion National Park is all thanks to social media. Obviously, because we love the National Parks a trip here was inevitable. We just moved...
Our Epic Southwest U.S. Vacation
Ahhhh! I’m finally getting back into a routine and posting to the blog. I have good reason though. Earlier this year we embarked on one of our biggest adventures and decided it was time to sell our home in...
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...
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,...
Hiking Stony Man and Little Stony Man with kids
I’m biased, but Virginia is a beautiful state. One thing we love the most is that we can drive a few hours and get to the beach. Driving a few hours in the other direction takes us to the...