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West Virginia

Hidden Gems and Unique Things to Do in Shepherdstown, WV

September 1, 2022 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

If you’re in town to visit Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, you’ll definitely want to allow additional time to spend in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

You’ll find a charming historic downtown with incredible food and plenty of outdoor adventure nearby.

Shepherdstown is West Virginia’s oldest town with the first settlement dating back to 1730, pre Revolutionary War.

I’m sharing more about the unique things to do in Shepherdstown and why it’s a great place to visit.

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Filed Under: Adventures, Adventures With Friends, Featured, Historical Sites, Travel Tagged With: bike trail, C&O Canal Towpath, James Rumsey, Shepherdstown, Town Run, West Virginia

Fun Things to Do at Adventures on the Gorge in West Virginia

July 21, 2022 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a great getaway with family or friends, Adventures on the Gorge in West Virginia offers an assortment of fun things to do for all ages.

Adventures on the Gorge Resort is located on 350 acres of land encompassing the rim of the New River Gorge National Park, offering scenic views and a convenient location to nearby attractions.

There is no shortage of beautiful scenery and outdoor adventures in the New River Gorge National Park.

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Filed Under: Adventures, Adventures With Friends, Adventures with Water, Extreme Adventures, Family Adventures, Featured, Outdoor Adventure, Summer, Travel, Zip line Tagged With: Adventures on the Gorge, New River Gorge, New River Gorge Bridge, New River Gorge National Park, outdoor adventure, West Virginia, white water rafting, Zipline, Ziplining

Top Things to Do and See in Harpers Ferry West Virginia

June 20, 2022 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

The small town of Harpers Ferry is a beautiful destination located within the lower Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia.

If you’re a US history buff, you’ll love the historic buildings and historical significance as a location of both a Civil War battle and a raid of abolitionist John Brown.

There are also plenty of outdoor activities, great restaurants and shops to appeal to a variety of travelers.

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Filed Under: Adventures, Adventures With Friends, Featured, Historical Sites, Travel Tagged With: Harpers Ferry, the Appalachian Trail, West Virginia

Top Things to Do at New River Gorge National Park

May 26, 2021 By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for an excuse to visit the newest National Park in West Virginia, there are so many reasons to visit!

First off, entry to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia is FREE!

I’m sharing more about the top things to do during your visit.

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Filed Under: Adventures, Adventures with Water, Extreme Adventures, Family Adventures, Featured, Outdoor Adventure, Travel Tagged With: Adventures on the Gorge, Bridge Walk, hiking, New River Gorge Bridge, New River Gorge National Park, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, outdoor adventure, rock climbing, West Virginia, white water rafting

A Former Top Secret Bunker Hidden in a Hotel for 30+ Years

February 14, 2020 By Nedra McDaniel 6 Comments

On our way to Washington, D.C. on a family vacation, we took the longer, scenic route through the mountains.

We discovered a beautiful resort along the way that had both history and mystery nestled in the hills of West Virginia.

The Greenbrier Hotel, located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, started out of the popularity of the sulfur springs that were discovered there in 1778. 

It’s also the site of a former top-secret bunker.

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Filed Under: Adventures With Friends, Featured, Solo Adventures, Tours you can take, Travel Tagged With: adventure, Adventure mom, Bunker tour, Cold War, Fallout shelter, history, mystery, nuclear bunker, road trip to DC, Russia, Sulfur Springs, The Greenbrier Resort, touring a bunker, Underground bunker tour, West Virginia

Taking the Scenic Route on Skyline Drive

October 27, 2012 By Nedra McDaniel 2 Comments

scenic driveWe decided to start our family vacation by taking the scenic drive on the Skyline Drive through the hills of West Virginia and Virginia on our way to Washington, D.C. We started in the Cincinnati area, where my dad lives and headed for West Virginia.

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Filed Under: Adventures With Friends, Family Adventures, On A Date Adventures Tagged With: Bunker tour, DC, family roadtrip, fun with family, Greenbrier hotel, iphone, Mac Gyver, Marshall football stadium, Marshall University, otterbox, scenic drive, scenic route, Skyline drive, Washington, West Virginia

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