Luray Caverns

Luray Caverns

We went to Luray Caverns. It was a pretty cool place… lots of stalactites (hang from ceiling) and stalagmites (grow up from floor) in various formations. I took some photos….  Luray Cavern Luray Cavern Luray Cavern Luray Cavern Luray Cavern Luray Cavern Luray Cavern...
Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park

The next part of the trip took us driving Skyline Drive, a scenic byway that travels through Shenandoah National Park. The scenery is beautiful. I stopped and took a few photos. A stop at the visitors center got us a good hike to take to Hawksbill Summit, using the...
Monticello, Home of Thomas Jefferson

Monticello, Home of Thomas Jefferson

Monticello is located in Charlottesville. We spent a whole morning there. The grounds are open to dogs so Fred and I walked the grounds and took one of the tours. There’s a half mile path that leads from the Visitors Center to the house. Along the way, is the...

Charlottesville, VA

Next stop, Charlottesville. The first day I went hiking with Lynne at a place called Grelen Nursery. This nursery allows hiking through its property – it’s really quite lovely. Plus, the climax may have been a pond! After the hike, Lynne took me on a tour of her...