Hiking · Travel

Walking Elmwood Cemetry’s History

Just a short distance from Morgan's Grove Park is Elmwood Cemetery, just outside the historic town of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The cemetery is a worthy visit on the Civil War Trail, as it holds a Confederate Cemetery and a memorial to the men who died in Shepherdstown after the Battle of Antietam, who crossed the… Continue reading Walking Elmwood Cemetry’s History

Trail Cooking

2025 Roundup: All The Recipes Added This Year

All the recipes from 2025, in one easy-to-read list. From FBC (Freezer Bag Cooking): one-pot and boondocking RV meals, plus a few dehydrated options. It wasn't my biggest year for creating new recipes, given our cross-country move in spring, but I'd say...I still did pretty well. And you never know what will come in 2026....… Continue reading 2025 Roundup: All The Recipes Added This Year

Hiking

First Day Hike: The Great Neighborhood

When we were planning our move to West Virginia at the start of 2025, Kirk often said he hoped I wouldn't hate the summers there. I had been to the state twice in the cold of winter, but didn't quite understand how cold it would/could be. It's a frigid winter this year. Not deep and… Continue reading First Day Hike: The Great Neighborhood

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The Most Read Posts of 2025

What gets read can be interesting. And often, some of the most-read can be a few years old. I like to visit the stats at the end of each year, and see what pulled at readers. What feels good is when people like what you wrote that year. Sometimes I wander down a lane in… Continue reading The Most Read Posts of 2025

Boondocking · RV · Trail Cooking

Stocking Your RV’s Pantry For Travel

Kirk and I love getting out in our trailer (and before that in our RV), but one of the most complex parts of going on trips is food planning. Not only do you need to plan meals, but you also need to do it with less storage than at home - and you can't leave… Continue reading Stocking Your RV’s Pantry For Travel