Author: Robin Pennington | PenningtonPassages
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Chasing Views in Wytheville: From the New River to Big Walker Lookout
The New River originates in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina near the city of Boone. On its journey north to West Virginia, it passes through New River Trail State Park in Virginia. We stopped in to visit this part of the New River while camping at Stony Fork Campground in Wytheville, Virginia.
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Family Fun at Oregon Inlet Campground on Cape Hatteras National Seashore
We never expected to spot a river otter emerging from the waves when we visited Oregon Inlet for a family camping and fishing trip. The feeling was mutual – the otter was surprised also. The otter sighting was only one of many special memories we made on this trip to the Outer Banks.
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OBX visit to Wright Brothers National Monument
The Wright Brothers Monument in Kill Devil Hills, NC, is a memorial to the first-ever airplane flight. In this post, we explore the park and learn all about the first flight.
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Pope Farms in Knightdale, NC: Harvest Host Camping
Pope Farms in Knightdale, NC, is a small family farm that has been owned and operated by the Pope family since 1954. They are also a Harvest Host for RVers. We visited Pope Farms in early April.
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Cashew Chicken Bowls: Easy Road Trip Recipe
Need a quick and nutritious recipe that you can fix on the go? Try this delicious cashew chicken bowl with broccoli, brown rice, and quinoa.
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Fort McAllister State Park, GA
Coastal Georgia is a perfect place to go if you enjoy seafood, sunrises, and sunsets while gazing over a peaceful wetland ecosystem. In this post, we explore Fort McAllister State Park and the surrounding area.
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Myrtle Beach State Park: fun in the winter months
Myrtle Beach State Park is a very popular summer destination. With one mile of undeveloped beachfront and a fishing pier, it is no wonder that the park often fills to capacity during the summer months. Not the experience we were looking for, so we decided to visit during the winter. We discovered that winter is…
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White Wine and Cranberry Spritzer for the Holidays
Need a refreshing cocktail for the holidays? Try this white wine and cranberry spritzer. It’s sweet and tart and bubbly – you can’t go wrong!
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Three Easy to Access Waterfalls in Western North Carolina
The DuPont State Recreational Forest is home to many waterfalls in the western part of North Carolina. If you are traveling in the area near Cedar Mountain, NC, check out three of the easiest waterfalls to access: Hooker Falls, Triple Falls, and High Falls.
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Super Simple Mulled Wine for the Holidays
Warm and delicious mulled wine! Try this basic recipe and adjust the spices to your taste buds. If you prefer less alcohol content, add 1/2 cup of hibiscus tea per serving. Hibiscus tea adds a sweet floral note to the mix. Yum!