The daffodils have been gorgeous this year. We decided to go back to an old stomping ground, Gloucester, VA, where we lived for a short time while Parish was in training to become a department store manager for Peebles. Gloucester was celebrating its 40th annual daffodil festival. The vendors, music, and food were varied and…
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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…
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…
