Mount Pleasant trail in Virginia is one of the more popular hikes in the region. With almost 500 reviews on Alltrails, you can see why it is so highly rated. This hike is part of a designated section of the George Washington National Forest called Mount Pleasant Special Management Area. The other two trails in…
Turk Mountain trail is another hike in the Shenandoah National Park that has great views from the top. Covered with huge rocks, there is a lot to see and do here. These rocks stretch all the way down the mountain, which makes it seem like there are thousands of them. Be careful though, as there…
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…
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…
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…