Lancaster, PA Week 3 | Camping in Buchanan State Forest | October 2023 During our last week and a half in Pennsylvania, the plant where Curtis was working had its shutdown, which meant long hours everyday and no free time. But time passed quickly, and we made it to the end — and all things…
Brandywine, WV to Lancaster, PA | Moorefield, WV | Hawk Recreation Area | Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historic Park | Catoctin Mountain Park | October 2023 We now had 3 days left before Curtis’ next assignment, and thanks to a restful night and warm showers at Brandywine Lake Campground, we were refreshed and…
Mountain Lake to The Pines Campground, VA | Hiking to the Hanging Rock Firetower and Raptor Observatory | September 2023 After sleeping at the Appalachian Trail trailhead near Wind Rock, we spent most of our morning chatting with the trail angel, Step, and a South Bound through hiker. We traded stories about hiking, backpacking, and…
Hiking in the Cumberland Knob Recreation Area | The Blue Ridge Music Center | Camping at Rocky Knob Recreation Center | The Blue Ridge Parkway | September 2023 We left Doughton Park and followed the detours down and around all of the construction work, but once we were on the other side, it was smooth…
Hiking & Camping in Doughton Recreation Area | Blue Ridge Parkway | September 2023 After leaving Uwharrie National Forest, we got on the road headed West to the mountains, stopping once to pick up groceries for the week. We then continued on US-421, and breathed a sigh of relief as we turned on to the…
Road Trip to Wilmington, NC | Blue Ridge Parkway | Hiking in the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park | Francis Marion National Forest | September 2023 We awoke at the trailhead for Beauty Spot early, hoping to see a colorful sunrise…but found the area completely socked in with clouds. At least we didn’t put any…