Category: Travel
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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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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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Favorite Hiking Trails in William B. Umstead State Park, Raleigh, NC
William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC is a jewel in the city. The park has 34.5 miles of hiking trails, 13 miles of biking and horseback riding trails, and is over 5000 acres large.
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Camping in the Uwharrie National Forest
We always wanted to go camping at Badin Lake in the Uwharrie National Forest but never seemed to get there. We decided it was time to check this one off our list.
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Janes Island State Park: Camping, Trails, and Scenic Views
Our brief visit to Janes Island State Park in Maryland left us wanting more. Even so, we enjoyed the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and the solitude.
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Max Patch and Lake Powhatan: Great Trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Looking to find the best views of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, NC? Go to Max Patch in the Pisgah National Forest.
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Exploring Atalaya Castle in Huntington Beach State Park SC
The south side of Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina is known for Atalaya Castle. In this post, we tour the castle and the south side of the park.
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Discover the North Side of Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina
Have you ever seen an American Mink at the beach? We explored the north end of Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina and spotted a mink!