South Mountains State Park – Why we like it Great For First Time Backpackers South Mountains State Park is a great option for new backpackers and anyone wanting a quick weekend getaway. I may be biased though. This is where I went for my first ever weekend backpacking trip and now I take new backpackers […]
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BACKPACKING THE AT: CARVERS GAP TO 19E
A quick note that many parks and wilderness areas are currently closed. This information is from past trips and is posted to highlight a beautiful area and provide inspiration and ideas for when it is safe to travel. Please follow any national, regional, and local guidelines. Carvers Gap to 19E – Why it’s a Favorite […]
A VISIT TO MERCHANTS MILLPOND STATE PARK
A quick note that many parks and wilderness areas are currently closed. This was a trip from the past and is posted to highlight a beautiful area and provide inspiration and ideas for when it is safe to travel. Please follow any national, regional, and local guidelines. Research and Planning I was looking for a […]
VISITING FALSE CAPE STATE PARK, VIRGINIA
False Cape State Park – Planning and Research Camping on the beach in the offseason. Would this be a fun and relaxing trip or a disaster? Having had a great time camping at Merchants Millpond State Park the previous winter, a coastal trip in September sounded perfect. No crowds, no bugs, beautiful sunsets and sunrises. […]
BACKPACKING GRAYSON HIGHLANDS STATE PARK, VA
A quick note that many parks and wilderness areas are currently closed. This was a trip from 2019 and is posted to highlight a beautiful area and provide inspiration and ideas for when it is safe to travel. Please follow any national, regional, and local guidelines. Research and Planning Known for its wild ponies and […]