Big Dog Diving 
Ni River Trail
Posted on June 28, 2020 Leave a Comment
Home of the Salamander Loop
The Ni River trail is a delightful hike that passes by several vernal ponds and swamps which skirts the Ni River. The vernal ponds are a home to many salamanders, turtles, and other plants and animals.
Slaughter Pen Farm
Posted on June 23, 2020 Leave a Comment
Slaughter Pen Farm is located on a Civil War battlefield that was turned into a walking trail. It’s a very easy hike, approximately 2 miles, through fields of hay and corn.
Virginia’s favorite lakes!
Posted on June 22, 2020 Leave a Comment
Lake Anna State Park
West of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Lake Anna State Park is one best places to go for water sports, hiking, and camping.
Want to see Bald Eagles?
Posted on June 21, 2020 Leave a Comment
Caledon State Park in Virginia’s Northern Neck is an excellent place to hike and bird watch, especially if you want to catch a glimpse of a Bald Eagles. The park is home to many eagles and their nests.
The park has multiple trails in various lengths ranging from 1 to 4 miles. The paths are well maintained with moderate elevation gains. The time hiking passes by quickly as you journey through creeks, ravines, and the ever changing canopy of trees. To slow the hike, the park offers many overlooks, wildlife viewing areas, and beaches.
My favorite route is the Boyd’s Hole Trail, which passes by a marsh and ends at the Potomac River. It is a pleasant place to swim, snack, and relax to the sound of waves splashing against the pebble filled beach.
Have you ever wanted to sleigh in 100 degree heat?
Posted on June 7, 2020 Leave a Comment
White Sands National Monument, New Mexico
The White Sands National Monument is located in the Chuhuan Desert in New Mexico, and it’s known for its rare white gypsum sand dunes. The dunes are shinny white, glittering like a field of diamonds, and hard enough to take a round plastic sleigh and rush down its steep sides. You don’t have to worry about bringing a sleigh; the park rents them for a small fee. Trust me, the rarity of sleighing in the desert heat is worth it! Just bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
