Mast General Store
Mast General Store is in Valle Crusis, North Carolina. It was a short drive from our campsite at Flintlock Campgrounds in Boone. And it was along our way to the Blue Ridge Parkway for our leisurely scenic drive. Mast General Store Our friends Connie and Guy had told...
Blue Ridge Parkway NC
One of the highlights of our visit to Boone NC was taking the scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway! White knuckle drive If you ever have a chance to take that drive, you really should do it. Be warned though, it's not for the faint of heart. The parkway follows...
Boone North Carolina
Steve and I had never been to Boone North Carolina. And I, for one was very excited to be going there. Boone NC Boone was actually our second choice to visit in the North Carolina mountains. Our first choice was Asheville because Travel + Leisure listed it as one of...
Jordan Lakes State Park
Because we wanted to spend a bit more time with our son and daughter in love we booked 2 weeks at Jordan Lakes State Park in Apex, North Carolina. Apex is only about 20 minutes to Raleigh and convenient to all of our favorite shopping locations. Brian and Eve had been...
Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast Sandwiches, or Mommy McMuffins as my son called them as a little boy, are a great way to start the day. And they are wonderfully portable. Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links, and I will earn a commission if you purchase through these links....
Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia
After an amazing week at Delaware Seashore State Park we continued our family vacation at Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia. Our time spent there had three major purposes. First, it made the trek back to Raleigh more manageable. Second, IKEA. And third, we still had...
Delaware Seashore State Park
We were so excited to get to Delaware Seashore State Park in Bethany Beach! We were meeting our son and daughter in love for an 10 day camping trip. For the past several years it has been a tradition to spend a week in Atlantic City together at Brian and Eve's...
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Do you remember when you were in school studying George Washington and his mansion in Virginia? Well George Washington's Mount Vernon was a place that both Steve and I have always wanted to visit. And it was only about 40 minutes from our Cherry Hill Park campground...
Vin 909 in Annapolis Maryland
While visiting our friend Paul we wanted to thank him by taking him out to lunch. But not knowing anything about the area we relied on him for a good place to dine outdoors. Vin 909 in Annapolis Maryland could not have been a better choice! Vin 909 Built on family...
5 U.S. Destinations To Avoid During COVID
After doing considerable research here are my suggestions for 5 U.S. Destinations To Avoid During COVID. During the pandemic there are still great places to visit so I am giving you place to go instead. Traveling and sampling local eateries is a dream come true. But...
