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A Southern Family Travel Guide, Sweet Surcies and a little Salt on the side
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Blue Ridge Parkway - Virginia (northern end)
Looking for spring and summer day trips in Central Virginia? I've got you covered. Here is a fantastic day trip where you can even drive...
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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Asheville / Lake Lure, NC edition: Chimney Rock
A recent family vacation took us to Asheville, North Carolina - which definitely had been on my bucket list for a while. Being in the...
Jan 26, 20212 min read
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Let's go to Raleigh, NC!
Even though I live in Virginia, I have always been partial to North Carolina. Maybe it is because I was born there. Maybe it is because...
Jan 25, 20214 min read
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Crystal Coast, NC Edition: Cape Lookout
A typical beach vacation involves renting a house or condo and stepping out onto the sand right outside your door. While visiting the...
Aug 13, 20202 min read
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Harrisonburg & Luray, Virginia: Weekend Away
A wise person mentioned to me recently that they never understood why everyone flocked to the beach in the summer since it was always...
Aug 11, 20204 min read
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Crystal Coast, NC Edition: The Point at Emerald Isle
Along the same story as my lack of history with visiting Fort Macon (no pun intended), visiting The Point at Emerald Isle is also...
Aug 1, 20202 min read
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Crystal Coast, NC Edition: Fort Macon
It is funny: I went to the Crystal Coast in North Carolina for many summers growing up but we never visited Fort Macon. Only when I...
Jul 28, 20202 min read
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Crystal Coast, NC Edition
If you live in Virginia or North Carolina, are looking for a beach destination that is close to home, family friendly, quiet but plenty...
Jul 28, 20201 min read
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Farmville, VA: High Bridge Trail
Over 30 miles of trail for biking, horseback riding or walking on a former railroad bed traverses three counties in Central Virginia. The...
Jun 24, 20202 min read
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Crozet, VA: Chiles Peach Orchard
A day trip from Richmond, Chiles Peach Orchard is about 1 hour and 20 minutes west on 64 in Crozet, Virginia. June at the orchard offers...
Jun 24, 20201 min read
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