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Carve Out The Time
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Carve Out The Time

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Long ago, when I was first hiking and backpacking, I'd be on a trip. And be so focused on getting that trip done that I would pass up on side ventures. I'd tell myself, "You can come back to see it later." But...what if you eventually realize that you won't come back. Or does life… Continue reading Carve Out The Time

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park: Stonewall Jackson Death Shrine
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Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park: Stonewall Jackson Death Shrine

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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

Boar’s Head Resort
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Boar’s Head Resort

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We spent 6 days and 5 nights at Boar's Head Resort, which is located near Charlottesville, Virginia. It sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which is about 2.5 hours from our home in West Virginia (that ridge passes near the Eastern Pandle, with the AT going over it). A straight shot down… Continue reading Boar’s Head Resort

Washington, D.C.: General William Tecumseh Sherman Statue & The White House
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Washington, D.C.: General William Tecumseh Sherman Statue & The White House

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Most anything is walking distance if you have the time and the energy. That has long been my line of thought. The middle son and I took the MARC train into Washington, D.C. on Monday morning. It was foggy, but it wasn't cool. It never dropped below 65 on Sunday night. Welcome to summer South… Continue reading Washington, D.C.: General William Tecumseh Sherman Statue & The White House

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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In 2003, we took our oldest to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., when Ford had just turned 6 years old. I talked him into coming with his brothers to revisit the museum this week. We took the MARC train in from West Virginia to Union Station, then started walking. Wear… Continue reading Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History