Author: Robin Pennington | PenningtonPassages
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Twin Falls Resort State Park: WV Waterfall Wanderer Trail
We visited Twin Falls Resort State Park in August of 2025. We didn’t know how the waterfall viewing would be so late in the season but lucky for us the summer had been rainy enough to keep the falls moving.
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Simple Summer Salad Recipe with Cucumbers, Peppers, and Onion
You can’t go wrong with this simple summer salad. Cucumbers, peppers, and onions make this salad ideal for a variety of meals.
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Simple Salmon Recipe for Camping
We love salmon. This easy salmon recipe for camping takes no more than about 20 minutes to prep and cook. It is our go-to recipe for salmon.
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Watoga State Park in Marlinton, WV
Watoga State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937. The park offers many activities including camping, hiking, star gazing, and wildlfe viewing.
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Bison Burgers on the Coleman Stove Grill
Cooking out on the grill? How about bison burgers? We love to make thick and juicy bison burgers with all the fixin’s.
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Beartown State Park and Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park in WV
Growing up in West Virginia, neither of us had ever visited Beartown State Park in Renick, WV. We never knew what we were missing in this unique park. A short drive down the road from Beartown is another gem – Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. We visited both while traveling the Seneca Skyway.
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Cranberry Glades Wilderness and the Highland Scenic Highway of WV
On our latest trip to West Virginia, we visited the Cranberry Glades Wilderness. In this post, we explore the Botanical Area and the Highland Scenic Highway overlooking the Glades.
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Best Coastal Nature Hikes on the NC/SC Border
Have you ever visited the southern end of coastal North Carolina? How about the most northern end of coastal South Carolina? The coastal communities in this area are less crowded and commercialized than the cities to the north and south. This post features three nature hikes in this beautiful coastal area.
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Prep These Delicious Overnight Oat Yogurt Cakes Tonight!
Prepared like overnight oats, these oatcakes are quick and easy for breakfast on the go!
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Campsite Breakfast Food: Cheesy Quesadillas Recipe
Looking for a hearty breakfast at the campsite? How about cheesy breakfast quesadillas?