Tag: Virginia

Luray Caverns
Hiking · Travel

Luray Caverns

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If you drive I-81, you have definitely passed the (many) signs for Luray Caverns as you enter Virginia. And who doesn't love a good tourist trap, am I right? Kirk and I took the boys down to Luray to visit it this past weekend. It's definitely a good tourist trap, with museums and the requisite… Continue reading Luray Caverns

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
Travel

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

AT Hike: Keys Gap To Sweet Run State Park
Hiking

AT Hike: Keys Gap To Sweet Run State Park

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We got an early start, before 8 am, which made me happy. I spent far too many years in the "Start Late" slot due to the kids, but now I can get them going early, since they are teens... it is almost fun to make them wake up at 6 am. It was already 77°F,… Continue reading AT Hike: Keys Gap To Sweet Run State Park