I love visiting caves and caverns and have been to several throughout the Shenandoah Valley. I love learning about the geology of the caves and seeing the cool formations. Though the rock formations seen in Melrose Caverns are interesting and
This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I will earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. Thank you for your support!Given all of the wondrous monuments, world-class museums and chic cafes one can visit on
I t was July 12, 1864. After leading a somewhat successful raid into Washington, DC, with the US Capitol in his sights, Confederate general Jubal Early made the decision to withdraw back into Virginia upon hearing about additional Union reinforcements on
Y ears ago my parents, sister and I were on a camping trip with my grandparents to West Virginia. Our route had taken us from our home in Fort Meade, Maryland, around Washington DC and through the countryside of Virginia. After
"The blue bell is the sweetest flower, That waves in summer air;Its blossoms have the mightiest power, To soothe my spirit’s care."~Emily Dickinson I f you hang around me long enough, each spring you will notice that I tend to gush over
Just as the last of the cherry blossom petals fall to the ground in Washington DC, spring continues in Virginia at Burnside Farms. Every year thousands of people visit the family-run farm for their nearly month-long Festival of Spring. What
Space Center Houston is home to over 400 artifacts, along with educational and awe-inspiring exhibits, attractions, and displays focused on the wonders of space and space exploration. Perfect for space nerds like me!Please note this post may contain affiliate links. From
While not a huge museum, the Lone Star Flight Museum is at the top of my list of favorite aviation museums. It's perfect if you're into planes like I am, packed with beautifully restored aircraft and awesome exhibits! Even though the
Planning a trip to Galveston? Be sure to stop by the Moody Gardens Aquarium. Full of fish, penguins, sharks, and other creatures who make the ocean home, there's so much fun for the whole family to enjoy!I learned about Moody
Last year we made the mistake of spending a week in Turks & Caicos after Christmas. Don't get me wrong, we loved it. And we really loved not being cold. It was a mistake because now we want to go