Hampshire County, West Virginia: Mountain Getaway Tips

Last updated on March 30th, 2023 at 09:13 pmHampshire County, West Virginia is located less than a two-hour drive from Washington, DC. The Allegheny Mountains dot the terrain with wonderful hiking opportunities. And the South Branch Potomac River offers outdoor recreation options in a pristine landscape. You can also enjoy picturesque highlights on the Potomac…

An open train car crossing a bridge with a river underneath and mountains in the background at sunset

Capon Springs: West Virginia Mountain Resort

Last updated on March 30th, 2023 at 09:23 pmTucked away in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, Capon Springs and Farms is located less than a two-hour drive from Washington, DC. The 119 room all-inclusive resort is a wonderful oasis to relax and enjoy a wide range of activities like golf, tennis, swimming and their…

Hampshire Building at Capon Springs and Farms in West Virginia

York, Pennsylvania: Guide to a Great Weekend

Last updated on March 30th, 2023 at 09:35 pmYork, Pennsylvania is just 92 miles north of Washington, DC. The city was founded in 1741 by settlers from Philadelphia and named after the British city of York. It lays claim to being the USA’s first capital, as the Continental Congress first drafted the Articles of Confederation…

An old steam train going through the trees with a red grill on the front

Fantastic Places to Go in Silver Spring, MD

Last updated on March 30th, 2023 at 10:12 pmThe diverse community of Silver Spring, Maryland sits nestled along the boundary of Northwest Washington, DC. The Silver Spring Metro stop, on the red line, conveniently connects residents to DC and northern Virginia suburbs like Arlington, Alexandria and National Airport. It only takes 15 minutes on the…

Photo of Alex & Bell at the bar with a platter of selected meats and cocktails

Coronavirus Travel: USA Road Trip Tips

Last updated on March 30th, 2023 at 10:15 pmPlanning a USA road trip during the coronavirus pandemic and want to travel safer? We recently embarked on multi-week road trip from Washington, DC through West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee and back through Virginia. After being cooped up for months, we especially enjoyed lively country music…

Alex and Bell in front of the Athena statue inside the Nashville Parthenon