Carson City, Nevada, adventure company offers day hikes and multi-day trips where its pack shares the weight of carrying supplies CARSON CITY, Nev., July, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Those looking for a nontraditional outdoor adventure are encouraged to check out High Sierra Pack Goats in Carson City, Nevada. Designed for novice to avid hikers and nature lovers, this adventure company offers morning walks through quiet neighborhoods, river walks … [Read more...]
The Best Places to See on the Appalachian Trail
Winding through 14 different states and over a whopping 2,200 miles, the Appalachian Trail is one heck of a hike. With its impressive length and variety, it’s no wonder that there are plenty of awesome things to see along the way— check out some of our favorites! To keep things from getting too crowded, we’ve narrowed it down to a top 8. We’re also listing the locations in the order they appear during the trek, so you know what to expect from … [Read more...]
Online Casinos in West Virginia Offer a Variety of Promotions for March Betting
In 2019 online wagering for casino gambling, poker and sports betting, became legal in West Virginia. There are five land-based licensed casinos in the state, which are allowed to form one online partnership for casino gambling. Online casinos were launched in July 2020, however online poker sites are still a bit far from materializing. West Virginia is the third state that offers legal online casinos, following New Jersey and … [Read more...]
Pod Up To See Virginia Beach’s Impressive Humpbacks This Winter
Traditionally known for summertime activities like surfing and parasailing, Virginia Beach offers one of its most remarkable experiences only in the winter months, whale watching. Each year, the North Atlantic population of Humpback whales migrates from the chilly waters of New England, Canada and the Arctic Ocean to the warm Caribbean Sea for the Spring breeding season. Around 15,000 Humpback whales undertake this voyage down the East Coast … [Read more...]
Celebrate Virginia Oyster Month With Virginia Beach’s Famous Lynnhaven Oysters
Virginia Beach, Va. – October 29, 2020 – While many associate November with turkey, in Virginia it’s oyster month. Virginia Beach is a particularly special place to celebrate because of its geographic location; sitting at the meeting point of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, the destination’s waterways are a magnet for dozens of species of fish and shellfish and home to the world renowned Lynnhaven oysters. Lynnhaven oysters are a local … [Read more...]
In Virginia City, Nevada, Family Adventures Run Deep
Discover an Authentic Modern Day Bonanza for All Ages VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — Long before theme parks, amusement centers and family resorts there was Virginia City, a thriving modern-day Bonanza that was once the largest city west of Denver. Virginia City made a name for itself in 1859 when eager prospectors struck it rich and the Comstock Lode was unearthed. Seemingly frozen in time, Virginia City's historical significance has been carefully … [Read more...]
A Journey to the Center of the Universe in Ashland, VA
I recently had the opportunity to travel to the far west end of Richmond, Virginia, to an area called Short Pump, so named for a pump that was located at a tavern built by Revolutionary War veteran Robert Hyde Saunders. The affluent area is a shopper's paradise, with shopping malls as far as the eye can see and the Hilton Richmond Short Pump Hotel & Spa, was a comfortable and convenient basecamp for exploring the small town of Ashland, located … [Read more...]
Adventure on the River: West Virginia Whitewater
It was July 4th at the New River Gorge in West Virginia. It was dark, and I was on the roof of a truck clinging to the roof rack as we wound through the twisting back roads en route to the edge of the gorge. This had not been the plan. We had ended up loading the truck down with a couple of kegs and as many raft guides as we could fit after the trailer that was supposed to deliver us to the party developed a flat tire. We had unhitched it and … [Read more...]
Kayaking among the Ghost Ships of Mallows Bay
I never knew kayaking could be so much fun until I tried it. Now I’m hooked and am looking forward to my next excursion, thanks to my enjoyable experience learning about an important era in history while paddling through Mallows Bay on the Potomac River. The 14-square mile area, located in Charles County Maryland, is well within sight of Quantico Marine Base and located in Nanjemoy. My friends warned me that I’d get wet and cautioned against … [Read more...]
Top 5 Places For Summer Camping
Summer is here in full swing and there is no activity that will bring the family together like camping. Getting in the outdoors and connecting with nature will provide both you and your family with an experience that you wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else. That being said, hitting the great outdoors isn’t just as easy as packing up the camping equipment and heading into the woods. No, you need the right destination in order to get the most … [Read more...]
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