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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!
Read moreI'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.
Read moreI 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.
Read moreCargo 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.
Read moreI'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.
Read morePeople 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.
Read moreI 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...
Read moreTrust 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!
Read moreThe 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.
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