Great Falls National Park is right outside Washington, D.C. This is a prime area for hiking and outdoor activities. However, just viewing the spectacular falls makes Great Falls worth a visit. Overview WEBSITE: https://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm Great Falls National Park is located about a 15 mile drive up the Potomac River from the nation’s capital. At 800…
The coleslaw served with North Carolina BBQ often uses a tangy vinegar base instead of mayo. This is our recipe for North Carolina vinegar coleslaw. It goes perfect with North Carolina style pulled pork. Instead of mayo this North Carolina vinegar coleslaw uses a tangy vinegar sauce. This is traditionally served along with pulled pork…
We love North Carolina style pulled pork. This is a tangy version of BBQ that features a spicy vinegar sauce. Traditionally this is cooked for hours on a smoker. However, visiting friends in North Carolina we found a way to do this in the oven. We took is a step further and created this version…
Gram Parsons was a legendary star who is often credited as pioneering the country rock hybrid of music. He was also noted for living fast and dying. The story of his death and cremation in Joshua Tree National Park was made into a movie. This is the story of our search for Gram Parsons in…
Chattanooga Tennessee is one of those places that rarely shows up in national travel guides. However, we have come here three times in the past decade and look forward to more visits. This is our Chattanooga Travel Guide. Overview Chattanooga sits on a bend of the Tennessee River on the border with Georgia. Above the…
The Creeper Trail is a 34-mile long bike ride in Virginia near the North Carolina and Tennessee borders. While it sounds intimidating this is very doable family activity. This is a guide to our ride on the first section of the Creeper Trail from Whitetop Mountain to Damascus. Booking.com The Creeper Trail bike trail follows…
JV’s Mexican Food is known for its huge servings and massive menu. The food is pretty solid for a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. With its location in the Moreno district by Old Town State Park, JV’s is actually a solid pick for tourists wanting to check out the true San Diego Mexican food scene. Type: Neighborhood…
Chuy’s Taco Shop near San Diego State has received rave reviews and national attention. We were skeptical of the hype. However, after several visits we are on board. This is our overview of Chuy’s Taco Shop. Type: Taco Stands/Street Tacos Location: Rolando, near San Diego State Website: http://chuystacoshopsandiego.mybistro.online/ What to Order: Carne Asada, Carnitas, Chuy…
Ahwee Trail is a one-mile long trail in Black Mountain Open Space Park that connects the trails at Black Mountain with the extended trails of Lusardi Loop. It is mostly used as a connector but it can be a nice 2-mile out-and-back hike. Starting Point: Glider Point Parking lot Carmel Valley Rd, east from Black…
Belmont Park is a small amusement park right on the ocean at Mission Beach. There are quite a few attractions and it can easily be combined with a day at the beach. This is our guide to San Diego’s Belmont Park. Parking Mission Beach is an extremely popular area of San Diego. Belmont Park is…