Virginia

Peaks Of Otter, Virginia: Day 2

September 29, 2014
Unfortunately, the second and last day of our trip at Peaks of Otter Lodge began with rain yet again.  We were scheduled to take a Flat Top Bus Tour to the peak of Sharp Top -- a 4,000 foot mountain in the center of the property -- however, the weather had...

Peaks Of Otter, Virginia: Day 1

September 22, 2014
There is no place I would rather be in autumn than in the mountains, especially the Blue Ridge Mountains.  I have been traveling to this incredible mountain range for over two decades now and each time I visit I fall deeper in love.  My husband and I were invited by the...

Meadows of Dan, Virginia: Day 2 (Part 2)

July 19, 2013
The next activity at Primland was one that I chose not to partake in: sporting clays.  I simply hate guns, no matter what the target is.  However, my husband, who is ex-military and has a near perfect shot, was more excited about this than any of the other activities we...

Meadows of Dan, Virginia: Day 2 (Part 1)

July 15, 2013
At Primland one is spoilt for choice.  There are so many activities to chose from that I guarantee you will leave your vacation feeling like you just scratched the surface of all that is offered to guests.  Since my husband Lucas and I only had one full day at the...

Meadows of Dan, Virginia: Day 1

July 11, 2013
It had been many years since I had been in Virginia and it was my husband's first time, thus we were both quite excited once we saw the state welcome sign.  Our two-hour road trip was taking us to the charming town of Meadows of Dan, where we would then continue...