Blackrock Summit hike is located in the Shenandoah National Park and is one for all ages! This trail is very ideal for a quick stop if you are only driving through Skyline Drive. If you haven’t stopped to eat lunch yet, you could come here to eat with a view. Even a post-lunch hike to…
Are You On the Fence About Traveling to Your Dream Destinations? Have you always wanted to go see the Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, or the Great Wall of China? By the time you finish reading this article, my goal is for you to buy that ticket to that place you’ve always dreamed of….
Right across the street from Big Schloss is the sister hike, Tibbet Knob trail, which rivals its stunning views looking over into West Virginia. It is not as popular as its counterpart across the street but that doesn’t mean you should overlook it. If you are wanting to get away from the crowds but still…
Located on the border of Virginia and West Virginia, Big Schloss is a hike that isn’t talked about nearly enough. It is a truly brilliant hike that people of all skill levels should complete. The rocky outcrop located at the peak of Big Schloss was named after German settlers. The word “Schloss” means castle in…
Covid-19 has really made life difficult in many ways for everyone. Shops are closing and restrictions are being put back into place. The one area that has been booming is the outdoors scene. When we went to the Shenandoah National Park back in September, it was the most packed I’ve seen in a while. We…
Thank you for taking the time out of your day and checking out my adventure blog! My name is Phillip and my goal is to see as much of this beautiful world as possible. Five years ago I caught a case of the travel bug and I still haven’t gotten over it yet. Most people…
Welcome to my first adventure log! The goal for these blogs will be to let you in on the little adventures I go on. These adventures usually won’t deserve an entire guide on or will be a summary of a long week of travel. For the near future, I will be trying to focus on…
Grayson Highlands State Park is located in South Western Virginia. This park is famous for its beautiful mountain skyline, filled with peaks and valleys (even better in the autumn season), and wild ponies! Mt Rogers, which is the highest peak in Virginia, is just outside the park in Jefferson National Forest and is only a…
Bearfence Mountain Trail in the Shenandoah National Park is a short hike with one of the best views in the park. The 360 view gives you some of the best scenery you could ask for and is perfect for either sunrise or sunset hikes. There are a couple of different routes that you can take…
Stony Man trail is a relatively easy hike for all age groups and fitness levels. We went at the beginning of the peak season in September at around 3 pm and there were around 15 or more people at the main viewpoint. So if you don’t like crowds I would suggest you try and go…