Taylor woke up begging to go to Busch today. Blake and I went last night for howl-o-scream (very disappointing) so we were not inclined to go today. We decided to head towards the mountains and see where the day took us. Blake knows I like going to Carter Mountain Orchard and joked about going. HeContinue reading “Impromptu mountain day trip – 9/30/2023”
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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”
West Virginia Weekend Trip 6/3/2022-6/5/2022
As soon as the kids got home from school, we loaded up the car and headed for West Virginia. I wanted to book something near Seneca Rocks, WV but everything was already booked. However I did find a cabin at Smoke Hole Cabins about 15 mins away. Once you get off the interstate headed towardsContinue reading “West Virginia Weekend Trip 6/3/2022-6/5/2022”
POLAR EXPRESS!! PA, MD and WV weekend trip 12/17/2021-12/19/2021
On October 16, 2021, while Blake and I were waiting out the rain, and exploring Cumberland, MD, we came upon the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. We contemplated taking the 4 hour train ride but the rain was going to stop during that time and we had other goals for the weekend. While talking with theContinue reading “POLAR EXPRESS!! PA, MD and WV weekend trip 12/17/2021-12/19/2021”
Pennsylvania/Maryland Highpoint Trip 10/15/2021-10/17/2021
Knowing the fall colors will be at full peak this weekend in the western part of the state, Blake and I talked about a bunch of different places we could go. We ended up choosing to Highpoint Pennsylvania and Maryland. I wanted to book a hotel that would be in a good proximity to bothContinue reading “Pennsylvania/Maryland Highpoint Trip 10/15/2021-10/17/2021”
Cass Scenic Railroad/Snowshoe 6/7/2019-6/9/2019
Every year when I was a kid, we would have a family reunion in Elkins, WV. To make the weekend even more special, my Granddad would take us on the Cass Scenic Railroad. This became a favorite trip and it always created a lot of memories. Ever since I had kids, I always wanted toContinue reading “Cass Scenic Railroad/Snowshoe 6/7/2019-6/9/2019”
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