I am planning for my family to arrive in June. This is a true story and is happening as we speak. Okay, we are not technically speaking, but you know what I mean. Or did you? That is the really challenge at the heart of a family reunion: communication. Even though everyone in my family […]
How To
Beat The Heat
Baby, it’s hot out there! I’m talking about the New River Gorge in West Virginia. Y’know, the big backyard for our cabin rentals. I remember when I made the move here in 1992 from Central Florida. My dad and I rented the box truck, loaded it and made the trip. It was July and it […]
The Secret To Hiking With Kids
Hiking with kids in and around the New River Gorge of West Virginia is all about going nowhere fast… I am a mountain of patience. I am mountain of patience. I am a mountain of patience. Aaand breathe. That’s how I recommend starting each hike with kids. You can try starting each day that way, […]
5 Things Everyone Needs For A Beginner Bike Trip
This is easy. That’s why we’re beginners, right? We like things easy. The easier it is, the more comfy we are when we fall on our faces. Easy makes things, especially outside things, better. Check out this video we made last year… So, with a trip like that in mind, here are 5 things that […]
