The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a narrow strip of land, a set of barrier islands that run along the coast of the northern half of North Carolina. It’s a popular vacation spot and a great family-friendly place to visit. Judy has been coming to the Outer Banks for as long as she can…
The Virginia Capital Trail is a 52 mile bike path from Jamestown to Richmond Virginia, connecting the historic Virginia capital with the current capital. The path runs along Route 5 and is a paved path separated from the road. It is open to cyclists and pedestrians. Between Richmond and Jamestown, there are nine stops. Some…
Pocahontas State Park is Virginia’s largest and one of the most visited state parks. It’s great for camping and mountain biking. You can learn about the CCC. Note: this post is a significant update from our original Pocahontas State Park review from 2011. It’s fun to revisit some of the places we camped when we…
We enjoyed a visit to Good Luck Cellars in Kilmarnock VA. Good Luck Cellars creates tasty wine. With 14 varieties available, you’re sure to find one you like. We visited Good Luck Cellars on a beautiful day in June. We were camping at Belle Isle State Park and wanted to try a nearby winery. Good…
Machicomoco State Park is Virginia’s newest state park. Located in Gloucester, VA, Machicomoco is a gathering place and provides info about the people who lived here. Machicomoco Overview Machicomoco State Park is Virginia’s 40th park. It was dedicated April 16, 2021. The campground opened two weeks later. The name means a special meeting place. While…
North Bend Campground is a large park in Virginia on the shore of beautiful Kerr Lake, a large, clear lake on the border of Virginia and North Carolina. North Bend Campground Overview North Bend Park is located near Boydton, VA and is about 20 miles from South Hill, VA. It’s a great place to relax…
Powhatan State Park is a great campground on the James River. Bike, kayak or hike – it’s a great place to relax and enjoy the woods and water. Powhatan State Park Overview Powhatan State Park is a 1,500 acre park built along the banks of the James River. The park was created with a purchase…
How can you find the best campsite for your next adventure? Our 9 Steps to Finding a Great RV Campsite will help you find and book the perfect site. RV Campsite Step 1: Determine Where You Are Going The first step in finding a campground is knowing where you want to go. Take a minute…
York River State Park is a great day use park on the York River. Close to Williamsburg Virginia, it’s a nice place to enjoy a hike or ride in the woods. York River State Park Overview York River State Park has been in operation since 1980. The site of a former plantation, the park provides…
Westmoreland State Park is a great campground on the Potomac River. It’s a nice place to enjoy a hike in the woods. You may even find a fossil shark tooth. Westmoreland State Park Overview Westmoreland State Park has been in operation since 1936 when Virginia opened its first six state parks at the same time….