Morgan's Grove Park sits between our home and Shepherdstown, WV. A quiet spot to sit under the trees. Or to take a leg stretching hike around the park on its trail. There's also another part of the park to explore - the ample history of the Revolutionary War and Civil War. I had missed a… Continue reading Visiting Morgan’s Grove Park For The History
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Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park: Stonewall Jackson Death Shrine
While driving across Virginia along I-95, I saw a sign for "Stonewall Jackson Death Site" on the highway. It's about 35 miles away from Richmond, VA. I mean, are you going to pass that up? I've learned not to pass up on a chance if you have time. Chances are, you won't get back to… Continue reading Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park: Stonewall Jackson Death Shrine
Cunningham Falls Lower Trail
Kirk and I had to go to Maryland, and the weather was perfect for a drive into the Catoctin Mountain. When we left, it was only 63 out, and it never got above 73. It's been in the high 80s to mid 90s since June, so this was so nice. We took I-81 to Maryland,… Continue reading Cunningham Falls Lower Trail
Just Bring The Toilet Paper
When I first started writing about the outdoors, I was one of the very few women in the outdoor writing industry in the early 2000s in my particular niche (trail cooking, hiking, ultra-light backpacking). Chances were that if you picked up a book on hiking or backpacking, it was written by a man. Which isn't… Continue reading Just Bring The Toilet Paper
Our Go-To For Blister Care
An often asked question on hiking forums and Facebook outdoor pages for hiking is "how do I deal with blisters," and how to prevent them. The same advice is given repeatedly, involving duct tape, other tapes, pads, and a variety of different materials. But there are better options that are simple to use. Before 2007,… Continue reading Our Go-To For Blister Care