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Appalachain Trail Hostel: Braemar Castle Hiker Hostel

Appalachain Trail Hostel: Braemar Castle Hiker Hostel
While the plan is to stay at campgrounds as our base camp, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to stay ...
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Appalachian Trail Day 32: Hiking the Roan Highlands

standing in the roan highlands
Today we did the Roan Highlands, and it was a beautiful day for it. The weather was great. We did ...
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Appalachian Trail Day 31: Highest Shelter on the AT

Appalachian Trail Day 31: Highest Shelter on the AT
We’re back on the trail! Rain and mist greeted us as we hiked four miles uphill on a muddy trail, ...
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The Greenbrier – Project Greek Island – The Bunker

The Greenbrier - America's Resort
Did you know that there is a former top secret government relocation facility (aka bunker) at The Greenbrier Resort in ...
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Bandera Volcano & Ice Cave, New Mexico

bandera volcano and ice cave view from above
Ever wanted to hike up to a volcano or hike down into an ice cave? What if I told you ...
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Thurmond, West Virginia – Ghost Town Turned National Park

Thurmond, West Virginia - Ghost Town Turned National Park
Ok, so it is not technically a national park, but the National Park Service (NPS) pretty much took over the ...
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Riding the Cass Scenic Railroad

Riding the Cass Scenic Railroad
We love old railroads and the Cass Scenic Railroad hit the spot while we were visiting my Mom in West ...
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Visiting Mount Rushmore

Visiting Mount Rushmore
During our two-week trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, we did what all tourists do and visited Mount ...
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Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park

Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park
I honestly had no idea what to expect when I was looking for stuff to do this past August as ...
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Henry Clay Iron Furnace – Coopers Rock State Forest

Henry Clay Iron Furnace - Coopers Rock State Forest
This past summer I had the chance to do a lot of hiking and exploring in West Virginia. Anytime I ...
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Carnton House – Battle of Franklin

Carnton House - Battle of Franklin
During our Summer Adventure of 2021, we had the chance to stop and tour the Carnton House also known as ...
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Haunted Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Haunted Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
Finally had the chance to visit the haunted Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, West Virginia while I was visiting with ...
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Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial
I finally had the chance to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. How I felt standing there, ...
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Haunted Brandy Gap Tunnel #2 in West Virginia

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 ...
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Fort McKavett State Historic Site

Fort McKavett State Historic Site
As part of my birthday weekend, we took an impromptu trip to Brady, Texas which is about an hour or ...
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Old Fort Parker Historic Site

Old Fort Parker Historic Site
On our way out for a hike at Fort Parker State Park, we noticed a sign for Old Fort Parker ...
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