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What To Do In The Beautiful Stone Mountain State Park, North Carolina

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My husband and I were exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway just shy of the North Carolina border when I looked down at the map and spied a tiny chunk of green land labeled Stone Mountain State Park. During our multiple-month road trip with our kids several years ago, we climbed to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hiking, North Carolina Tagged With: Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, Stone Mountain

Wow! Spots To See In A Day In New River Gorge NP & Preserve

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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is full of picturesque overlooks and short hikes full of stunning views. With so many different stops and hikes, deciding which ones to prioritize for a weekend trip can be hard. So let me give you a helping hand and show you which … [Read more...]

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25 Gift Ideas For Hikers: Ideas That Will Suit Small And Large Budgets

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Do you have a hiker on your gift list, but you are not sure what to get them? Here are 25 gift ideas for hikers to choose from. Surely after reading this list you will know what to buy as a gift for that hiker in your life. 25 Gift Ideas For Hikers (Links in this post are … [Read more...]

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Hi, I am Victoria and I am married to Jack. We have 3 kids ages 20 to 26 Now that the kids are grown we have more time on our hands for travel. Sometimes our kids join us but mostly we travel just the two of us. This blog is where we share our adventures as well as travel tips.

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