This camping trip was a special one. Not because of the destination, but because of the company. We welcomed Aiken to the family last week, …
Welcome to the Family, Aiken!
State Park
Walking Distance to the Beach!
Yes, we’ve already written a post about Myrtle Beach (two in fact). However, this trip was shorter and was all about the state park. Read …
New Adventures at Jordan Lake
We’ve been to Jordan Lake multiple times (one day I’ll count). This time we tried something new and found kid-friendly and dog-friendly hiking options less …
Eclipse Trip Leg 7 — Fort Worth to Oklahoma City
From Fort Worth, we drove almost due north to Oklahoma City. I did not expect to see so many wind turbines! We barely saw any …
Eclipse Trip Leg 3 — Mobile to New Orleans
This leg of our trip takes us west to New Orleans, Louisiana. It’s about a two-hour drive. It will take us through Mississippi, but we’ll …
And We’re Off! (Eclipse Trip Leg 1)
This is the first leg of our eclipse trip. We are headed to Texas for the eclipse and then back to NC. We left early …
That “State Park Weekend” Mood
Fancy amenities have their time and place, but when you’re desperate for a relaxing state park weekend, Falls Lake’s Rolling View Campground fits the bill. …
Same Park, New Adventure
We’ve been to this park several times. In fact, we’ve written two other blog posts about it, which you can read here and here. We’re …
GPS, What Were You Thinking?
This weekend, we went to a familiar place but tried some new things. We’re back at Raven Rock State Park. Even if you’ve read our …
Stone Mountain State Park
Stone Mountain State Park, located northwest of Winston-Salem, NC, is home to a 600-foot granite dome and offers all manner of outdoor activities. In addition …