A longer walk…
We got home from Middle Ridge late on New Year’s Day. We drove up after Christmas to spend a few days and have a quiet family-focused New Year. The wind was fierce and cold, and we woke up to wind … Continue reading A longer walk…
Tag: Nature Hike
Golden Autumn at Middle Ridge
After visiting our #1 Son and enjoying Great Falls together as a family, we dropped him off at GMU with cookies, clothes and supplies. The remaining Garners headed west toward the Skyline Drive, to drive along the mountain ridges and … Continue reading Golden Autumn at Middle Ridge
G is for Great Falls
Really, the only redeemable aspect of my Number One Son being four hours away at George Mason University, is the fabulous excuse of being able to re-visit my favorite Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. destinations, and “by the way” stop … Continue reading G is for Great Falls
Slippery Rock Falls
In our summertime quest for NC waterfalls, we experienced the very large and powerful – Linville Falls springs to mind – an immense volume of water with tremendous force cutting through great stone canyons. We experienced the refreshing and exhilarating … Continue reading Slippery Rock Falls
Relaxing on a Rock at Looking Glass Falls
That’s pretty much it! After a day of touring the larger-than-life Biltmore Estate, we were ready to get back-to-nature! Mr. Garner had scheduled a visit to the Pisgah National Forest, the home of several lovely waterfalls, and somewhat close to … Continue reading Relaxing on a Rock at Looking Glass Falls
Stumbling Over the Tanawha Trail
I love the Blue Ridge Parkway! Driving along the crest of the mountain chain, one is treated to mile after mile of purple mountain majesty, hidden valleys, rippling hills, highland fields full of wildflowers, farms with sheep or cows grazing, … Continue reading Stumbling Over the Tanawha Trail
Rabbit Trails 