Three Festive Days in Williamsburg, VA

This Christmas season, my mom and I returned to one of our favorite travel spots, historic Williamsburg, Virginia. We always enjoy touring the historic sites and a trip to Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town. In today’s blog adventure, I’ll provide background on the area and recap our recent trip. Christmas in Williamsburg… Williamsburg is a must-visit […]

Wonderful Grandfather Mountain

If you’re looking for a mile-high adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains, look no further than majestic Grandfather Mountain. Located 22 miles south of Boone, NC, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the heart of North Carolina’s High Country, Grandfather Mountain is a nature lover’s paradise. Recognized as an International Biosphere, this mountain offers […]

Winter Fun in Blowing Rock NC

Looking for a winter wonderland this Christmas? Time for a roadtrip to the High Country around Blowing Rock and Boone, North Carolina. This northwestern corridor along North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains provides endless opportunities for winter recreation, small-town Christmas charm and snow capped peaks. In today’s edition of American Nomad Traveler, I’m going to share […]

Explore Majestic Luray Caverns

Tucked in the northwestern corner of Virginia, only twenty minutes from Shenandoah National Park lies the majestic Luray Caverns. This expansive cavern system is a mythic wonderland of geology in motion. Experience features like (list)… Luray Caverns has been on my bucket list for several years. While I’m not a daredevil spelunker, I love to […]

Shenandoah Adventures: Big Meadows

Shenandoah Adventures: Big Meadows Located in the heart of beautiful Shenandoah National Park, The Big Meadows area is a hub for adventure and fun. Perched on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is defined by its large expanse of rolling grasslands that provide an essential habitat for many plants and animals. Big Meadows […]

Get to know Shenandoah National Park

Just a 75-mile drive from Washington D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a wilderness oasis, offering stunning mountain vistas, ambling creeks, wildflower adorned meadows and opportunities for endless outdoor adventures. Shenandoah is a gem in the National Parks system. Whether you prefer a relaxing scenic drive taking in sweeping panoramas, or want to hit the backcountry […]