We left western Pennsylvania this week, and while we are beyond excited to continue our adventure, this goodbye was harder than any previous one. This is the first time we have left without having a return date on the calendar, so it feels a little more definite. As sad as it was to say goodbyeContinue reading “The Road Ahead”
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Enjoying the Music and Charm in Harmony, PA
When Will and I left the camper to walk to the cutest little town of Harmony, PA, we were immensely looking forward to dinner out together just the 2 of us. What we did not know is that there was a live band playing at the restaurant we were going to. And hearing first theContinue reading “Enjoying the Music and Charm in Harmony, PA”
Little Bird Turns 2 at the Zoo
Seemingly without any warning our Bird is 2. She has found rocks and sticks in 27 states and 9 National Parks. She learned to walk in Tennessee and started potty training in Pennsylvania. She is incredibly easygoing and finds joy and excitement in every moment. She is the only grandchild on either side, which isContinue reading “Little Bird Turns 2 at the Zoo”
Rainy Day at Cuyahoga Valley National Park
The 1 day we could go to Cuyahoga Valley National Park was the worst possible day to go. The rain was relentless. But with the rain comes fewer people, so there are silver linings even in rain clouds. It was only about an hour’s drive from our campground, but the weather and knowing we probablyContinue reading “Rainy Day at Cuyahoga Valley National Park”
Wading through the Valley of Bluebells in Hogback Ridge Metropolitan Park, Ohio
Toddlers laugh in the face of our best-laid plans, and Little Bird can often throw a wrench into our vision for the day. On our way to northeast Ohio, we left around 10:00 AM with the plan of arriving to our new campground around noon, eating lunch, and then having a quiet afternoon while BirdContinue reading “Wading through the Valley of Bluebells in Hogback Ridge Metropolitan Park, Ohio”
Harvest Hosts Stay at Apple Hill Orchards, Ohio
We had another incredible stay at a Harvest Hosts location, this time at Apple Hill Orchards in Ohio. While we could have made the drive between our 2 longer stays in Ohio in 1 day, it was really nice to break it up with an overnight stay at this delightful orchard (the wind was notContinue reading “Harvest Hosts Stay at Apple Hill Orchards, Ohio”
Hiking in Flip Flops in Hueston Woods State Park, Ohio
We were halfway to Hueston Woods State Park when I realized I had forgotten my hiking boots. In the craziness of a morning with a toddler, I had slipped on my flip flops first thing and switched my focus to getting us out the door, completely oblivious to my footwear. Somewhere along our journey, myContinue reading “Hiking in Flip Flops in Hueston Woods State Park, Ohio”
Enjoying Spring in Mohican State Park, Ohio
We are chasing spring. Just as we chased the changing colors in the fall as we made our way south, we are seeing spring colors popping up time and time again as we head north. We saw our first redbud trees blossoming in Texas in February, followed them up through Arkansas, Georgia, and North Carolina,Continue reading “Enjoying Spring in Mohican State Park, Ohio”
Chasing Waterfalls and Goats at Cedarock Park, Burlington, North Carolina
On recommendation from Will’s sister, we made our way to Cedarock Park on a beautiful, quiet Tuesday morning for a hike and some exploring. The park offers hiking trails, equestrian trails, disc golf, fishing, and a historic farm. While there were quite a few people in the park when we arrived, most were playing discContinue reading “Chasing Waterfalls and Goats at Cedarock Park, Burlington, North Carolina”
North Carolina Botanical Gardens, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
We are always up for a visit to a botanical garden, and the gardens at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did not disappoint. It could be that we visited on a most beautiful spring day with pops of color blooming everywhere, but of all the universities we have driven through, Chapel HillContinue reading “North Carolina Botanical Gardens, Chapel Hill, North Carolina”
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