Herrington Manor State Park in Maryland has private cozy cabins, gaming areas, and hiking trails, plus a lake to kayak, canoe, or swim!
FLASH REVIEW! Observe, Identify, and Share with iNaturalist
Searching for a way to record, identify, and share the plants, animals, and insects you see on your outdoor adventures? Take the iNaturalist app along!
Trip Report: West Virginia Botanic Garden
West Virginia Botanic Garden in Morgantown has relaxing trails winding through curated gardens, freshwater streams, and bird-filled wetlands.
Recommended Reading: Guide to National Parks of the United States
Always be carefully planning out your next outdoor adventure with the Guide to National Parks of the United States!
Holiday Gift Card Gifting for Outdoor Adventurers
It’s gift buying season! Here are some holiday gift card suggestions to keep your outdoor adventurers happy!
Trip Report: Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia
Enjoy scenic hiking, a comfortable dog-friendly lodge, and nearby artsy small towns at Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia.
Trip Report: Riding the Rail Bikes in Western Maryland
Want a new way to take in the beautiful autumn leaves? Take a fun ride on the rail bikes in western Maryland!
Trip Report: Shenandoah National Park in Virginia
Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is one of the most scenic hiking spots in the eastern US, complete with dog-friendly trails and accommodations.
Trip Report: New Germany State Park in Maryland
New Germany State Park in Maryland is four seasons of fun- from lakeside activities in the summer to cross country skiing in the winter!
Trip Report: Chief Logan State Park in West Virginia
Chief Logan State Park in south West Virginia has its own lodge, campground, and hiking, with the Hatfield-McCoy trails just a few miles away.
Trip Report: New York State Parks Near Ithaca in the Finger Lakes
Ithaca in the Finger Lakes region of New York has several state parks with tons of waterfalls and many dog-friendly adventure opportunities!
Trip Report: Canaan Valley Resort State Park and Dolly Sods in West Virginia
Scenic Canaan Valley Resort State Park and nearby Dolly Sods in West Virginia are gorgeous places to plan a weekend outdoors in any season!
Selling an RV – Goodbye, Axl Roads!
Our 1997 Ford Four Winds, Axl Roads, served us well for over 7 years, but we’re ready to move on. Learn how we sold our RV, and what’s next!
Holiday Gifts So Good, You Can Eat Them!
We’ve covered outdoorsy gifts in the past, but how about some gift ideas that are so good, you can eat them?!
Trip Report: Canoe Creek State Park in Pennsylvania
Canoe Creek State Park in central Pennsylvania offers up excellent hiking, birdwatching, and fishing, in an area once mined for limestone.
Trip Report: Cowans Gap State Park in Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for a tucked away, wildlife-rich, spotlessly-maintained state park in PA with really nice camping spots, Cowans Gap State Park is the place!
Trip Report: Parker Dam State Park in Pennsylvania
Parker Dam State Park in Penfield, PA, is a great weekend RV spot with hiking, kayaking, and a fun rock walk crossing a creek!
Trip Report: Worlds End State Park in Pennsylvania
The trails at Worlds End State Park in Pennsylvania will impress you- from one with multiple waterfalls to another with a giant rock scramble!
Trip Report: Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania
Ohiopyle State Park in the Laurel Highlands area of Pennsylvania has a variety of hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, and dining options.
Trip Report: Tomlinson Run State Park in West Virginia
Tomlinson Run State Park in the northern panhandle of West Virginia can fill a camping weekend with hiking, fishing, and disc golfing.