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Continue reading →: Acadia National Park in the Fall
Peak leaf-ogling season is almost among us. If you’re looking for a dreamy spot to enjoy the vibrant autumn colors of the Northeast, Acadia National Park should be your first stop. Acadia National Park is located on Mount Desert Island, Maine—the second largest island on the eastern seaboard. Leaf peeping…
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Continue reading →: An Unexpected Airbnb
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that…
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Continue reading →: Fall Crafts: No-Sew Sock Pumpkins
Instructions 4. Place the cinnamon stick in the “open” top of the sock, for the stem. 5. Wrap your leftover twine around the cinnamon stick to hold it in place. 6. Make a bow and cut off any excess twine. Now you have an adorable pumpkin for home decor or…
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Continue reading →: One-Night Backpacking: Shenandoah National Park
Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park attracts over 1.4 million visitors each year with its unique wildlife and famous Skyline Drive, a 105-mile-long road with 69 overlooks along the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park provides 200,000 acres of protected lands for token species like the black bear, eastern box turtle, timber rattlesnake,…
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Continue reading →: The Best Hike in Virginia (Kid-Friendly)
Virginia is one of the best states for hiking in the Appalachian region. The Appalachian Trail alone covers 554 miles of the state—not to mention the miles of trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway, 43 state parks, 2 national forests, and a U.S. National Park. After completing dozens of hikes…
About the Author
Hi, I’m Annie.
I proudly trace my roots to Appalachia, from Hazard, KY, to Elkins, WV, to Floyd, VA. When I moved to Virginia’s Blue Ridge in 2020, I felt an instant connection to the culture. As a new mom, I wanted to incorporate the Appalachian ideals of family, sustainability, frugality, and nature into my lifestyle.
Let’s get back to our roots!
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