Tag: photography
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An Urban Paradise
More than three miles of paths and hiking trails wind through an urban paradise in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum encompasses 125 acres on the James Madison University campus, offering a respite from the city’s hustle and bustle. We began our walk on the nearly one-mile path around Plecker Pond, a flat surface…
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A Canopy Of Color
It’s always fun to walk with a destination in mind, especially when a cup of coffee awaits. The Saunders-Monticello Trail fit the bill for us on a warm Sunday morning in October. This is an extremely popular trail located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia and leads to the visitor center of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello estate. There…
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Leaf Peeping
We’ve been on a quest the last couple of weeks, searching out fall color before the trees go bare. We heard that Virginia’s Douthat State Park, about an hour southwest of our home, was a pretty park to explore. After a quick call to the office we learned that the color had peaked a few…
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The Most Sublime
Before becoming a popular tourist attraction for 18th and 19th century European settlers, Natural Bridge was a sacred place for the Native American Monacan Tribe. It is alleged that George Washington, as a young surveyor, visited the site in 1750. Today, tour guides suggest that his initials “G.W.” are carved on the wall of the…
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Gettysburg Getaway
A 3-day battle fought in 1863 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was the turning point for America’s Civil War (1861-1865). If you are an American history buff, there is no better place to learn the significance of this historic battle between North and South than the Gettysburg National Military Park. There is no park entrance fee for…
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Following the Appalachian Trail
As our home improvement projects wind down, we’ve been trying to get out and explore all that East Coast living has to offer. Just twenty miles from our home, the Blue Ridge Parkway (a 469-mile National Scenic Byway) meets Shenandoah National Park’s 105-mile Skyline Drive. The Appalachian Trail roughly parallels both these drives, so day-hiking…
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East Coast Life – Flying Solo
We have had a lot of exciting things happen this year, but the births of our two granddaughters definitely top the list. Due just one day apart, both came into the world happy and healthy. First to arrive was Chris and Gail’s daughter Sophie, our little early bird (born three days ahead of schedule). We…
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Continuous Travelers – To Be Discontinued
For all our loyal followers, be assured that carryoncouple will continue to post, sharing our adventures as we have done for thirteen years. However, we have finally signed our names on the dotted lines and received the keys to our new (older) home, signaling the end of the “continuous” phase of our travel life. Nine…
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Continuous Travelers – Arrivals And Departures
As June slowly departed, we found ourselves anxiously awaiting the arrival of July. Although we’ve kept busy exploring all that the Shenandoah Valley has to offer, June has been a long month for us. The last three months we have been parked at Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park. While it was comfortable and convenient,…
