Blake has the idea that he wants to get his boat out in the water once a month and with today being the last day of the month, he decided to go this evening. I skipped the gym and met him at the dock. His mom, Taylor and Gander were on the boat waiting forContinue reading “Evening boat ride – 2/28/2023”
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Santa’s Nature Reserve 2022 – Virginia Living Museum
This is the first year I have taken the kids to the Virginia Living Museum for their Christmas event and I am going to be going yearly for the foreseeable future. The display was incredible. Entry to the event is with timed tickets which makes it a much more enjoyable experience as it is notContinue reading “Santa’s Nature Reserve 2022 – Virginia Living Museum”
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”
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”
Seneca Rocks, WV 6/4/2022
Seneca Rocks is a well known area for rock climbers. When you are not on the mountain, you can see climbers on the rocks. It is always fun to watch them climb. The Rocks also offer a trail for hiking to the top. Around the backside of the mountain, there are many trails that theContinue reading “Seneca Rocks, WV 6/4/2022”
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