Chimney Rock Area
22 april 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Had a fabulous time meeting/catching up with Sharon’s school friend (and fellow jeeper) Kathy Curtis. Her hospitality was amazing, and she was also one heck of a tour guide as well.
Cowpens & Kings Mountain
23 april 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We interrupt your daily waterfall programming, to bring you two revolutionary war battlefields. Both of these locations were pivotal patriot victories, which ultimately halted the British southernLäs mer
Smoky Mountain National Park
24 april 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Beautiful day! This was Sharon’s first time here. I had previously hiked this park all the way through back on my 2006 AT adventure.
Cumberland Gap
25 april 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Who has ever listened to the song ‘Wagon Wheel’ by Old Crow Medicine Show? Well, this song is perfect for this area. Rugged. Now peaceful. But, full of historical significance. Can also be in TN,Läs mer
Cumberland Falls
26 april 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
One of the largest waterfalls in KY. Nice stop on the way to our next National Park.
Mill Springs Battlefield
26 april 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Early and decisive northern victory location.
Mammoth Cave National Park
26 april 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
The longest cave in the world. Currently, stands at 422 miles long. Mammoth sums it up pretty well.
Dawn at The (Churchill) Downs
28 april 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
This is the first of the Triple Crown. Is this foreshadowing for future stops? We were passing through the area and learned of this free to the public event. Had a great time!
Return to Fort Knox
28 april 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
I spent the Summer of 1990 here at Fort Knox KY. It’s been a long time since my basic training days. It was fun to share and reminisce with Sharon. We also had a great time touring the GeneralLäs mer
Lincoln Birthplace and Childhood Home
28 april 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Very interesting history and layout of Lincoln’s birthplace at Sinking Springs. A land dispute required the family to relocate to Knob Creek.
Red River Gorge
28 april 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Secluded nook in Western KY which has several geological spots. Made for a nice place to chill and wait out some bad weather.
New River Gorge National Park
1 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
The new river gorge is an impressive display of beauty and the beast. The green hardwoods are thick and plentiful. The river was at flood stage and roaring throughout the canyon. The bridge that spansLäs mer
West Virginia Waterfall Bonanza
1 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
As you all may know by now, we love waterfalls. And, WV has a plethora of them in the New River Gorge.
Babcock State Park
1 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌧 45 °F
Very pretty grist mill is a fully functional replica of Coopers Mill, which once sat in the same location since 1890.
Appomattox Court House
2 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
This was where the civil war ended on April 9, 1865. Very interesting depiction of Grant’s tactics to keep Lee from heading down south and connecting with a large North Carolina contingent. It allLäs mer
Geaux GurusCorrect. There is a gentleman buried there that enlisted day after Fort Sumpter and died day before the end of the war. Sad.
Petersburg National Battlefield
3 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
This city was the key to unlocking the Confederate capitol of Richmond by the Union. It was the scene of epic countering tactics and maneuvering by both Lee and Grant.
City Point
3 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
This was the key to victory for the Union. All essential supplies and reinforcements of the Union arrived by sail to City Point. They were then quickly transitioned by rail in quick fashion. In aLäs mer
Sights In Richmond
3 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
We had a fantastic time exploring the City of Richmond. Their updated train station, Civil War Museum, and VA War Memorial were absolutely stunning/moving.
Battlefields Outside Richmond
4 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
The multitude of skirmishes and engagements out/around Richmond was plentiful. We did our best to see most of them. Some stories were horrific. For example, the battleground of Gaines Mills was leftLäs mer
Skyline Drive
5 maj 2023, Förenta staterna
Last time in this area, they had some sections closed. We enjoyed a beautiful day seeing the areas we previously missed.
Cedar Creek Battlefield
11 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Previously known as the Battle of Belle Grove Plantation. It was a meticulously organized three prong surprise attack by the confederates, which caught union forces off guard. General Sheridan, andLäs mer
ResenärI learned this while serving in Europe. Hard to explain but it generally covers the 3 aspects of a meal: type dish + location + cook. For example, don’t eat Italian while in England cooked by a Norwegian. Funny thing is it makes sense if you eat a meal that violates this rule! 🤢
DC Crawfish Boil
13 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Huge thanks and shout out to the Holoubek Family. They invited us to their annual event, and luck was on our side, as we were going to be in their area. Good friends. Good food. Great time!!
Battle of Fredericksburg
15 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
This was the first, of four large engagements, between the North and South, which resulted in the loss of over 100,000 men.
Chatham
15 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
This house served as Union Headquarters and hospital, during the Battle of Fredericksburg. Famous visitors also included George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Clara Barton, and WaltLäs mer
Battle of Chancellorsville
15 maj 2023, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Seven day Confederate victory. However, it came at a great cost to Robert E. Lee, as he lost his most trusted soldier/friend/general ‘Stonewall’ Jackson to friendly fire.
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Wow….a waterfall!
Geaux GurusI know…right?!?
ResenärThey are everywhere!