Hiking Buffalo Mountain

Hiking Buffalo Mountain

Some locals recommended a nearby hike up to Buffalo Mountain, which is a Natural Area Preserve, and the only known place in the world where the mealy bug Puto kosztarabi can be found.  I know you’re jealous. The hike was only one mile, making it steep (with an...
Stop #5 – Floyd, VA

Stop #5 – Floyd, VA

Floyd, Virginia.  I get you.  With your crisp mountain air and clear sunlight you are beautiful.  If I didn’t love the beach so much,  I could get pretty hooked on this town.  A picture perfect sunrise over the mountain trees every morning and sunset every...
Making Friends

Making Friends

It’s been interesting how many people we’re meeting out on the road.  Sesquicentennial introduced us to Mike (or “Jolly Guy” to the kids).  He came bearing treats for Karlee, and company too, in the form of his two dogs Trigger and Sephera....
Exploring

Exploring

Despite the heat, we’ve been out exploring a lot.  We found the waterfall Sesquicentennial is known for, along with some pretty rad climbing trees. We also did a six mile bike trail that was gorgeous and nearly killed the kids. Note to self:  bring more water...