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- Day 1
- Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 12:02 PM
- ☀️ 46 °F
- Altitude: 75 ft
United StatesPoverty Point State Historic Site32°38’10” N 91°24’19” W
World Heritage Site - Poverty Point
December 18, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
We were impressed with the history of this UNESCO location. One of the premier Indian civilizations of the western hemisphere. Unfortunately, the site in person was not very impressive at all. A lotRead more
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- Day 1
- Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 3:07 PM
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Altitude: 331 ft
- United StatesFort Hill32°22’13” N 90°52’9” W
Vicksburg National Military Park
December 18, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Wow. What a beautiful bluebird day! We were amazed by the scenery and history we explored and experienced today. Over 1300 memorials, big and small. Deep ravines, rolling hills, huge fortifications,Read more
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- Day 2
- Monday, December 19, 2022 at 3:16 PM
- ⛅ 41 °F
- Altitude: 1,109 ft
- United StatesBear Creek34°21’28” N 85°40’39” W
Little River National Preserve
December 19, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
Great drive through Northern Alabama! Curvy. Remote. Great views! This is said to be the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi River.
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- Day 3
- Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 11:25 AM
- ☁️ 37 °F
- Altitude: 3,609 ft
- United StatesCedar Top35°19’50” N 83°56’4” W
Southern Appalacians
December 20, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 37 °F
There is something so very captivating about the Southern Appalachians. The depth? The texture? The people? Or, maybe it’s my connection and love of the trail. Our plans were to start the Blue RidgeRead more
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- Day 5
- Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 7:08 PM
- 🌧 32 °F
- Altitude: 883 ft
- United StatesSpring Hollow38°52’48” N 78°31’17” W
Friends Since 1979
December 22, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 32 °F
Spending Christmas with my oldest and best friend. Also, enjoying refuge from the ridiculous temperatures. Happy Holidays to all.
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- Day 10
- Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 4:43 PM
- ☀️ 37 °F
- Altitude: 738 ft
- United StatesNarrow Passage Creek38°50’41” N 78°31’59” W
Around Woodstock
December 27, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 37 °F
The hard cold spell is starting to dissipate in Northern Virginia. We are able to make it out to some great spots along the Shenandoah River. We are excited to keep exploring this area.
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- Day 11
- Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 1:16 PM
- ⛅ 45 °F
- Altitude: 873 ft
- United StatesMeems Bottom Covered Bridge38°43’14” N 78°39’17” W
Fort Valley Exploration
December 28, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Had a fabulous time in the next valley over from Woodstock. More great views (storybook trail hike) and civil war history today. We were also very amused and impressed with the Cooter’s collectionRead more
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- Day 12
- Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 10:29 AM
- ☀️ 37 °F
- Altitude: 305 ft
- United StatesFrederick A. Roeder Store39°19’28” N 77°43’51” W
Harper’s Ferry
December 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 37 °F
What an outstanding place! I’ve always heard great things about it. Confluence of a couple of water ways. Halfway on the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail conservatory. A definite must see.
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- Day 12
- Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 12:28 PM
- ☀️ 45 °F
- Altitude: 476 ft
- United StatesNew York State Monument39°28’18” N 77°44’46” W
Antietam National Battlefield
December 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 45 °F
The bloodiest day in American history. Over 23,000 soldiers killed, wounded, or missing after twelve hours of savage warfare. Very impressive view and depiction of this brutal day’s events.
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- Day 12
- Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 3:09 PM
- ☀️ 48 °F
- Altitude: 1,348 ft
- United StatesMonument Knob39°29’50” N 77°37’10” W
Washington Monument State Park
December 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
The original. The first. Right on the Appalachian Trail. Outside of Boonsboro MD. Completed 1827.
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- Day 12
- Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 4:55 PM
- 🌙 46 °F
- Altitude: 328 ft
- United StatesPotomac River Reservoir39°29’43” N 77°49’36” W
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
December 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 46 °F
An amazing horse drawn canal system which moved supplies upriver.
Geaux GurusAs you already know, I’ve been there. Also, the round-tops are currently closed. We do have plans for Bullrun/Manasas and Fredericksburg. We went to New Market, but the stinch was WAY to thick.
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- Day 19
- Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM
- ☀️ 54 °F
- Altitude: 2,300 ft
- United StatesThornton Gap38°39’39” N 78°19’10” W
Shenadoah National Park
January 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
Unfortunately, the entire park was not accessible, due to the ice storm damage from the previous cold spell. Nevertheless, the views were spectacular, the drive was pleasant, and the cloud/sky colorsRead more
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- Day 20
- Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10:25 AM
- ⛅ 46 °F
- Altitude: 305 ft
- United StatesSully Plantation38°54’41” N 77°26’33” W
Air & Space Museum at Dulles
January 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
Hands down…the most amazing collection of aircraft and spacecraft I’ve ever seen!
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- Day 23
- Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:01 PM
- 🌙 46 °F
- Altitude: 82 ft
- United StatesTenth Street Mall Bridge38°53’4” N 77°1’33” W
International Spy Museum
January 9, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 46 °F
Some amazing interactive and informative exhibits! Doctor, Doctor…Doctor, Doctor…
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- Day 24
- Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 12:01 PM
- ⛅ 45 °F
- Altitude: 92 ft
- United StatesFord's Theatre National Historic Site38°53’49” N 77°1’34” W
Ford’s Theatre
January 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
We learned much more background behind the plot that led to an American Tragedy.
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- Day 24
- Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 2:35 PM
- ⛅ 46 °F
- Altitude: 79 ft
- United StatesPegasus and Bellerophon Sculpture38°53’52” N 77°1’25” W
Random Around DC
January 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
A little bit of everything…
Traveler
Interesting bowl of “what”???? It looks like melted marshmallows on top, but the bowl is HUGE!! As always, love the photos of land, sky, and seasonal skylines!🤗🤗
Geaux GurusThose were some huge bowls of cappuccino coffee. LOL. Was fantastic. Thank you for following along!! Love yoy!!!
Gorgeous photography! Today is my first to connect with your amazing trip. You look so pretty and happy. [Judy Lacinak]
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- Day 24
- Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 3:25 PM
- ⛅ 46 °F
- Altitude: 56 ft
- United StatesNational Postal Museum38°53’50” N 77°0’32” W
Postal Museum
January 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
Very nice history of snail mail.
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- Day 25
- Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 10:28 AM
- ⛅ 37 °F
- Altitude: 26 ft
- United StatesFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine39°15’56” N 76°35’0” W
Fort McHenry
January 11, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 37 °F
This installation played a pivotal role during The War of 1812. It’s survival was also the inspiration for the Star Spangled Banner. An amazing setting.
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- Day 26
- Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 12:16 PM
- ⛅ 48 °F
- Altitude: 112 ft
- United StatesMount Vernon Estate & Gardens38°42’29” N 77°5’11” W
Washington’s Mount Vernon
January 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
WOW!! What an amazing display of our first president’s homestead, family/professional/military history, and overall life. Full of original artifacts, personal tour guides, and audio/4D videoRead more
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- Day 27
- Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:21 AM
- ⛅ 46 °F
- Altitude: 128 ft
- United StatesMine Run Branch38°59’46” N 77°15’12” W
Great Falls
January 13, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
Right on the Maryland and Virginia line. Amazing views. Great trails.
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- Day 27
- Friday, January 13, 2023 at 2:20 PM
- ⛅ 46 °F
- Altitude: 289 ft
- United StatesBattery Heights38°48’42” N 77°33’25” W
Bull Run / Manassas National Battlefield
January 13, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
Very large and spread out Civil War battlefield. Two separate battles. Two Confederate wins.
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- Day 34
- Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11:17 AM
- ⛅ 54 °F
- Altitude: 102 ft
- United StatesPalace Green37°16’25” N 76°42’8” W
Colonial Williamsburg
January 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
First of the colonial triangle.
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- Day 34
- Friday, January 20, 2023 at 1:06 PM
- ☀️ 54 °F
- Altitude: 26 ft
- United StatesGlass House Point37°12’58” N 76°47’3” W
Jamestown
January 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
Where it all started…
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- Day 34
- Friday, January 20, 2023 at 3:23 PM
- ⛅ 54 °F
- Altitude: 75 ft
- United StatesYorktown Monument37°13’58” N 76°30’19” W
The Seige of Yorktown
January 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Where the British surrendered…
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- Day 35
- Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 12:08 PM
- ☀️ 45 °F
- Altitude: 39 ft
- United StatesMariners Museum Park37°3’19” N 76°29’18” W
Mariners Museum
January 21, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 45 °F
Fabulous displays of mariner history for $1.00. Yes, one dollar. A true non-profit organization. Their Monitor vs. Virginia ( Old Merrimack) was very informative. Their ongoing restoration efforts ofRead more
