Growing up in the Midwest one of my favorite things was spending time on the farm. I would spend my summers on my Great Great Uncles farm in Montana. Now, when we are traveling or visiting new places I like to visit farms, orchards and farmers markets for fun. Culpeper, Virginia has several farms you can visit. I'm going to share a few of the destinations I would visit if I was in town. Cibola Farms Cibola Farms is a 400 head bison operation with both retail and wholesale bison meat sales, ...
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Hidden Travel Gems in Michigan
There are so many places to explore in the Midwest that we could get in the car and explore somewhere new every weekend. Some of the best places to visit are places that are not talked about, we call these the hidden gems. Michigan has several hidden gems to visit. You just have to know where to look. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a picturesque place to visit. With over 100 miles of hiking trails, you can spend days exploring. There are also pristine ...
Best Places to Visit in Pennsylvania
By the time I take Peyton to college I want her to have visited every state in the United States. In order to accomplish this, I'll have to do some planning. Pennsylvania is on our list when she's a little older. There are so many historical places and art exhibits that I want her to take in, I would like her to be a little older so she can appreciate it. Here are a few places in Pennsylvania I would like to add to our bucket list. Philadelphia Known as the city of brotherly love this is a ...
4 Places to Discover in Detroit
Sometimes it's the places off the beaten path that are the best places to visit. Today we are going to explore a little bit of what Detriot. Michigan has to offer. Places that you may not think of to visit when you plan your next trip. But these places are guaranteed to be places you'll want to visit. Filled with history, beauty or just quirky they will add a twist to any family trip. Detroit Public Library I know this sounds crazy, but trust me, visit the Detroit Public Library while you are ...
A Day Trip to Richmond Virginia
Many times when we are traveling time is tight. We may only have 1 day to spend at a specific location. But, even though time is tight I still want to see as much as possible. Richmond, Virginia is filled with so much to see and do. So much to learn about from botanical gardens to history. Here are 6 places to visit if you only have a day to spend there. Belle Isle You are going to start your day off at Belle Isle. Belle Isle is a small 54-acre island in the city of Richmond, Virginia. Belle ...
3 Historic Places to Visit in Winchester
Whenever we are exploring a new area I always look for historical places to visit. I love learning about our countries history and how the place we are visiting came to be. Virginia is filled with rich history lessons all around you. So much of my 8th-grade history class seems to come alive when I look at places to visit in Virginia. If you have the chance to visit Winchester, Virginia here are a few historic places you'll want to stop and take in. George Washington's Office How cool is ...