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Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge – 10/29/2022

Knowing we wanted to do something today but not having any plans in place, we finally decided around 11 am to head down to the Outer Banks to visit Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is known for bears and red wolves. Visitors can drive approximately 15 miles through the refugeContinue reading “Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge – 10/29/2022”

The Virginia Zoo 10/09/2022 (Norfolk, VA)

For Christmas Bama got the kids tickets to The Virginia Zoo and we finally had the chance to go and couldn’t have asked for better weather! The kids didn’t know we were going to the Zoo until we pulled into the parking lot and they were so excited. The first thing they did when weContinue reading “The Virginia Zoo 10/09/2022 (Norfolk, VA)”

Hocus Pocus 2 Movie Night 10/7/2022

The kids have been really wanting to do an all out movie night and wanted to watch Hocus Pocus 2 as their movie night. I decided to do what I do best and go all out for them. A co worker of mine told me about these caldrons at Walmart for $0.98 that are perfectContinue reading “Hocus Pocus 2 Movie Night 10/7/2022”

Liberty Mills Farm – 10/8/2022

Named as the Country’s Largest Corn Maze, we knew we had to check it out. Every time we go to a pumpkin patch, the kids always ask if they have a corn maze and they get excited every time. Uncle Ty sent me a link to this corn maze and I knew instantly I hadContinue reading “Liberty Mills Farm – 10/8/2022”

7/9/2022 – A day of 3 strikes and you’re out……

After the gym I came home and asked Blake if he wanted to do something. Being a nasty day out we didn’t really know what to do but figured we would get hiking stuff loaded in the car along with a change of clothes in case we got soaked from the rain. I sent aContinue reading “7/9/2022 – A day of 3 strikes and you’re out……”

Green Bank Observatory – 6/5/2022

The Green Bank Observatory is located in none other than Green Bank, WV. The location of the Telescope and surrounding area is within the National Radio Quiet Zone. Meaning no cell service for MILES………..Oh the horror for the wolfpack! This would be our second trip to the Observatory. The first trip we were short onContinue reading “Green Bank Observatory – 6/5/2022”

Whispering Spruce Trail/ Spruce Knob – 6/5/2022

Trail Name: Whispering Spruce Trail Distance: 0.67 miles Elevation Gain: 16 Feet Terrain: Crushed gravel Weather: 62 degrees and sunny Duration: 27:51 Whispering Spruce Trail on Spruce Knob takes visitors to the West Virginia Highpoint. A benchmark sits below the observation tower indicating the official highpoint. The observation tower is fun to climb for theContinue reading “Whispering Spruce Trail/ Spruce Knob – 6/5/2022”

Smoke Hole Caverns – 6/4/2022

We stayed at the Smoke Hole Caverns, so it only made sense to check out the caverns. The Caverns are located next to West Virginia’s largest gift shop. The kids were very excited to see the gift shop and we actually left without buying anything but the cavern tickets. History Smoke hole got its nameContinue reading “Smoke Hole Caverns – 6/4/2022”