Day seven of our journey brought us to the heart of Shenandoah National Park – finally! Our destination: the iconic Skyline Drive, a 105-mile stretch that winds along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering breathtaking views, especially in the fall. With a speed limit of just 35 mph, the drive invites you to slow down…
Day six of our journey marked a shift – from the bustling energy of Washington, D.C. to the peaceful embrace of the Shenandoah Valley KOA near Harrisonburg, Virginia. The drive took about three hours, winding through Northern Virginia’s spectacular fall foliage, the very reason we chose this season for our trip. Every turn offered a new burst…
Day five of our journey brought a refreshing change of pace as we explored The Wharf, a vibrant waterfront neighborhood in D.C. with more than 80 restaurants and shops, four hotels, and a mix of residential buildings. We had lunch at Lupo Marino, a cozy Italian bistro with a modern twist. Cliff enjoyed the grilled…
Our second full day in Washington, D.C. was one of solemn reflection and historical immersion – a journey through the heart of American memory. We began at Ford’s Theater, the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, and the Peterson House across the street, where he spent his final hours. Though the government shutdown kept us…
Our third day began with a short drive to the Greenbelt Metro station, just a few miles from Cherry Hill RV Park. Parking was free (thank you, weekend!), but the ticket kiosks? Not so user-friendly. We missed a train trying to figure them out – but with trains arriving every eight minutes, it wasn’t a…
Day two of our journey took us from Nashville to Cherry Hill RV Park just outside Washington, D.C. – a ten-hour drive that tested our endurance but rewarded us with unforgettable views. We started the morning with a quick breakfast and coffee, then hit the road after topping off our tiny gas tank. The route…
We finally hit the road Friday for our long-anticipated trip to Shenandoah National Park – a journey we’d been dreaming about for years. Though we left about 45 minutes later than planned (because, well, life), we were excited to begin the adventure. Ten-plus hours of driving lay ahead, with our first overnight stop at the…
This weekend, while camping at Loyd Park, we finalized our reservations — yet again — for a long-planned trip to Shenandoah National Park and Washington, D.C. (For the record, the folksong refers to the Missouri River and in most versions of the song the name “Shenandoah” refers to an Indian chief, not the Shenandoah Valley.)…
The ninth day of our Salt Lake adventure found us traveling from Utah to Colorado for an overnight stay at the Denver West/Central City KOA. We opted for a route that included mostly U.S. Highway 40 rather than I-70, considering we had read several reviews that advised against using the interstate because of its road…
Our final day in Salt Lake City was spent working, with Cliff attending meetings at WGU’s main campus and Jon working remotely from Cloud 9. The day’s main event was the alumni celebration at the Salt Palace Convention Center. The original Salt Palace, constructed in 1899, was lost to a fire in 1910. A new…
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