Parish and I knew that the holiday season would be busy, so we planned our getaway for December 27 – December 30. We decided to continue this annually, but stay longer! James River State Park will be our go-to. WOW! We love this park for so many reasons. Even though your cabin is near the…
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Adventure & Joy Awaits: Our Weekend at Occoneechee State Park
What a fantastic weekend!! We had the most eventful, hilarious, and back-to-nature weekend at Occoneechee State Park. Our first camping weekend had been here, but we wanted to try coming back and staying on the water. We stayed at C32. We arrived at sunset and set up our 9-person tent. This tent is vintage, and…
Mt Vernon Trail: Potomac River
On October 26, 2025, for Parish’s birthday, we ventured out to the Mt. Vernon Trail. If you’re looking for the best way to soak in the beauty and history of the Washington D.C. area without getting stuck in traffic, the Mount Vernon Trail is an absolute must-do. This 18-mile paved multi-use path is much more…
Camping Adventures: Tips from Our Trip to Occonneechee State Park
I’ve camped in groups and a little glamping at Camp Willow Run in boxcars. The last time Parish and I went solo tent camping was almost 35 years ago, when I was 7 months pregnant with Victoria. We borrowed a tent from a friend. Needless to say, we had very little equipment to go on…
York River State Park & Richmond Adventure on E-Bikes
This weekend was a holiday weekend, so we had more time to explore. After teaching on Saturday morning, we went out to York River State Park! A scenic drive from Chesterfield and ample parking with a visitor’s center to get your trail maps. We consistently ask the rangers and workers what the best trails are…
Chippokes State Park: History, Nature, and Fun
This state park truly rose to the “most favorite” for its beauty and bike trails. We visited Chippokes State Park a few years ago during the holiday season. They provided a wreath-making session, and we fell in love with the park. Upon return, we did not realize the depth of what it had to offer….
Discover Jamestown via the Capital Trail: A Perfect Day Trip
We’ve sectioned the Capital Trail to enjoy it in chunks. Today we parked our car at the Chickahominy Riverfront Park in Charles City, VA. Typical of our day, we started later than we had hoped, but we were able to head out by 1:30. With an hour drive there, we enjoyed the scenery along the…
Bike Adventures on High Bridge Trail
Another E-bike adventure! Although we were lagging due to illness, we packed our bags and kept our itinerary. The rain on Sunday kept us from a friend ride, which was disappointing, but Monday was a great sunny day for the High Bridge Trail in Farmville, VA. We watched a few YouTube videos about the trail….
Connecting and Worshiping a Faithful God
Past and present are intertwined and the future held by God alone. All time is in His hands! Finding my way to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, I look to the left and see my past. Parking in the deck and meandering to my little table to worship, reflect, and create, I sense my future–prayers…
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