After returning from West Virginia I’ve been keeping an eye on the weather for Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Why? Well, this tiny community along the Blue Ridge Parkway on the banks of the Dan River is the home of maybe … Continue reading
Last weekend we took a drive up to West Virginia. The weather forecast called for snow in the mountains so we headed for the Beckley area. Before reaching the West Virginia state line we took a brief detour just west … Continue reading
Superstorm Sandy took its toll on more than just humans in October. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on the Virginal coast has been home to a pair of Bald Eagles for several years. Their nest was in a grove of pine … Continue reading
Another stop last week on our East Coast journey was a visit to Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. It’s located on the Delaware Bay northeast of Dover. The refuge covers 16,251 acres. A portion contains several ponds and ditches along … Continue reading
My visit last week to Lake Mattamuskeet brought back a lot of great memories. My Grandfather owned property on the lake until his death in 1982. I went there almost every year from the 1960’s to the 1980’s. Around Thanksgiving … Continue reading