My girlfriend and I traveled 1,200 miles to see the 2017 eclipse! Here's how our eclipse trip went and why we'll drive even farther to see the 2024 eclipse. Plus tips for planning your own eclipse trip for the 2014 eclipse... and the 2045 eclipse!
My tips for finding Fairy Stones at Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia. See the 3 types of Fairy Stone crosses you're most likely to find. Plus, ways to increase your odds of finding them!
I've gone skydiving 6 times since 1994. Since then, tandem skydiving has become much more popular, accessible, probably safe -- and less personal. Here's my personal experience through the years.
I recently flew solo with my 14-month-old son on his first airplane ride. Most airlines let you gate-check strollers & car seats for FREE. Since I knew that I would need a car seat once I arrived at my destination (and I wouldn't be comfortable renting one), I made a portable car seat dolly using a cheap luggage cart! After attaching the car seat to the luggage cart, I could use it like a stroller to get him from the car to the plane AND keep him confined while exploring the airports during layovers.
Cargo ship travel delivers a unique experience you won't enjoy on a passenger cruise. Freight travel involves slipping into port for only the time required to exchange one load for another. Then it's back to sea en route to their next -- sometimes exotic -- destination. Here are tips for booking a trip on a freighter ship.
I've got some downhill driving tips for you that I learned firsthand while driving through the hilly Smoky Mountains recently. I (finally) figured out the proper use of 2 and 1 on my automatic gear shift on this road trip! Learning how to drive downhill without using your brakes -- and using engine braking instead -- will make your mountain driving experience SO much more enjoyable, trust me.
People drive from states away to get a close-up view of the Glade Creek Grist Mill in Babcock State Park! It's one of the most photographed places in West Virginia. What it's like to visit, close-up photos of the grist mill, and tips before you go.
I highly recommend starting the love of nature early with your baby! I usually hit the hiking trail with my son on my back and my 2 dogs by my side. Here's a list of all the essentials you'll need to hike with your baby without weighing yourself down. All of my best tips for hiking with baby...
Trust me when I say the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke is definitely worth a visit! There’s a gallery of classic cars, an aviation gallery filled with planes, and an outside railyard with trains – you can explore the history of planes, trains, and automobiles all in one place!
The Roanoke Starcade video game museum is one of the most unique arcades anywhere – the best I've ever visited. With more than 3,000 games, it’s an electric blend of nostalgia, history, and fun – a time machine that will transport you back to your youth! See my #1 tip for visiting this Roanoke arcade.
