You may have never thought about using a sleeping bag liner, but there are several reasons you may want to. The biggest reason typically being that they can help keep your sleeping bag or quilt cleaner and are easier to wash than a down sleeping bag or quilt.Purpose of a Sleeping Bag LinerSleeping bag liners serve multiple purposes:Extra Warmth - A sleeping bag … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Sleeping Bag Liner
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Spruce Knob – West Virginia High Point
Visiting every state high point is on my bucket list and today I marked off West Virginia by visiting Spruce Knob which is the West Virginia High Point. Even though it was intermittent storms and fog, it was still beautiful!Located in Pendleton County, West Virginia, Spruce Knob rises to 4,862’ and is part of Spruce Mountain which is the highest ridge of the Allegheny … [Read more...] about Spruce Knob – West Virginia High Point
Flight 93 National Memorial
I finally had the chance to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.How I felt standing there, I will never be able to describe in words. Tears were shed and the rush of emotions actually caught me off guard.Flight 93 Visitor CenterThe Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center houses exhibits that tell the story of that tragic … [Read more...] about Flight 93 National Memorial
Haunted Brandy Gap Tunnel #2 in West Virginia
Our second 2021 Summer adventure took us to the North Bend Rail Trail (which is also part of the America Discovery Trail) to check out a couple of old railroad tunnels. Don’t forget to view the video at the end!Brandy Gap Tunnel #2The first tunnel, named Brandy Gap Tunnel #2, is supposed to be haunted. Located in Harrison County, Brandy Gap Tunnel #2 runs along Route 50 … [Read more...] about Haunted Brandy Gap Tunnel #2 in West Virginia
Appalachian Trail: Harpers Ferry to Gathland State Park
The original plan was to make it to Crampton Gap Shelter the first night, but we got a late start, so we decided to just make camp at the Ed Garvey Memorial Shelter.Historic Harpers FerryWe started this trek at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Turns out that they are closed on Monday and Tuesday, so we were not able to check in. We did, however, take a picture in … [Read more...] about Appalachian Trail: Harpers Ferry to Gathland State Park
