Stone Mountain State Park
September 1, 2023...
Pilot Mountain State Park
August 26, 2023...
Blue Ridge Mountains
July 4, 2023 On Independence Day we drove over to the Blue Ridge Mountains and hiked on a few trails in Grandfather Mountain State Park. We were treated to a number of refreshing streams, breathtaking views, and crisp mountain air....
Hanging Rock State Park
July 1, 2023...
Crowders Mountain State Park
March 25, 2023 Located just outside of Charlotte near Gastonia, Crowders Mountain State Park has a system of trails that lead to the peak which provides great views of the surrounding landscape....
Blue Springs State Park
March 5, 2023 On our final day in Florida, we ventured to Blue Springs State Park, renowned for its captivating winter manatee sightings. Regrettably, our timing was a bit off, as the last of the manatees had recently bid farewell to the springs and returned to the ocean in preparation for spring. Despite missing...
Liberty State Park
October 9, 2022 Hesitant to pay the toll to Manhattan again, we chose to explore the scenic Liberty State Park in New Jersey. The park offers a picturesque vantage point from which to view the iconic Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan skyline. The park boasts an array of trails and a well-maintained...
Niagara Falls
July 10, 2022 After leaving the Pittsburgh area, we stopped at Niagara Falls for a few hours while on our way to Syracuse. Words don’t do the falls or our experience justice, so I decided to share our time there with more videos below. In summary, the main Horseshoe Falls are tough to see...
Cummins & Burgess Falls State Parks
March 27, 2022 Itching to get out of the town and see some nature, we decided to check out a couple of water falls after reading about the dozens of accessible waterfalls Tennessee has to offer. A little over an hour out of town, our first stop was at Cummins Falls State Park where...
Cowboy Boots & Dinosaurs
February 12, 2022 Wanting to see some of the natural scenery around San Antonio, Cynthia and I decided to visit the nearby Government Canyon State Natural Area which boasts 40 miles of trails on 12,000 acres of wilderness. After entering the park, we found a trail that takes visitors to some 110-million-year-old dinosaur tracks,...