Berkley Plantation is a family friendly and a history buff’s bonanza! It is not in the center of the Williamsburg tourist attractions, which is a plus for us and we thought it was worth the short drive to visit. The plantation is peaceful and beautifully situated high above the James River.
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7 Tips For A Great Road Trip
“Because the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.” -Emma Chase
Essential Tips for Traveling with Medications
“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.” -Unknown
Travel Smart: Always Pack a Raincoat!
” A rainy day on vacation is always better than a sunny day at work.” -Our travel motto!
Exploring Roanoke: Your Guide to a Perfect Weekend Getaway
Nestled in the Roanoke Valley is it’s namesake, the City of Roanoke, the largest city in Southwest Virginia. Incorporated as Roanoke in 1884, the area has history that goes back to 1852 when it was known under the name of “Big Lick.”
Top 4 Must-Have RV Supplies for New Owners
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” –Benjamin Franklin
Cooking RV Style: A Delicious Recipe for Outdoors
Not only did we eat great food in our RV this summer but we were asked to participate in the Rootless Living Magazine Summer Cookout Series which was tons of fun. Over the course of a couple weekends, we used our RV and Blackstone Griddle to bring Rose Mary’s Fried Rice recipe to life to share with the RV community.
Virginia State Parks, Campground Series: Belle Isle, Pocahontas, And Powhatan State Parks
“Let’s go camping and not come back for a while.” –Unknown
Choosing Your Ideal Camping Style
“Making memories one campsite at a time. –Unknown
Virginia State Parks, Campground Series: Chippokes Plantation State Park
Just under an hour from home, Chippokes Plantation State Park is one of the closest parks and best known to us of all the parks. When we bought our RV in March, we took it straight to Chippokes for our very first camping trip and despite the Pandemic interrupting our fun, we have restarted our camping adventures at Chippokes again this month. With Chippokes being so close to home, it has been a great spot for us to test our camping ability in our new equipment before venturing too far. My husband has called these our “Shake down” trips.
Let’s Just Go! 