USNationalParks
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Death Valley – Day Two
One of my low-key goals is to see a sunrise and a sunset in each of the parks. I say “low-key” because while I’d really like to do it I’m also not going to kill myself trying or consider the… Continue reading
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Shenandoah – Wrap-up and semi-Final thoughts
Some lingering thoughts about Shenandoah: Here are some outtake photos – things I loved but didn’t fit the theme of the other posts. So that’s it – the first park visit is a wrap! I’m very happy with the way… Continue reading
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Leaving Shenandoah – Through the Clouds
Because of its altitude, Shenandoah National Park boasts the ability to be above the clouds, below the clouds, or right smack in the middle of the clouds depending on which minute you happen to be outside looking. This feature can… Continue reading
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Shenandoah – What We Did
Early on in the planning process, we knew the weather was going to be hot so we decided to emphasize sunrises, sunsets, and siestas, rather than hiking ourselves into heat exhaustion. We did pretty well with those goals. When we… Continue reading
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Shenandoah – And We’re Off!
I hate to tell you this, Ma’am, but I think you have a hole in your seat. -Park Ranger at Thornton Gap Entrance The first thing I did at Shenandoah National Park was throw away the pants I had been… Continue reading
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Shenandoah – Basic Information
All I knew about Shenandoah before I decided to go there was “It’s in Virginia.” Based on my knowledge of geography I also assumed it was kinda in the mountains-ish area. That’s it. Virginia, mountains. Sounds fun, let’s go! I’ve… Continue reading
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The Odyssey will officially begin at Shenandoah!
The Most Asked Question to date, namely “Which park will you go to first?” has been answered. Later this month, I will be driving to Baltimore MD to drop my son off at college, and this will officially begin the… Continue reading
The Third Quarter Odyssey 