It seems everything we are doing this summer is a investment in the future. Even the little day trips we have taken are to help my son explore ideas that he may want to revisit in the future. I have been working on several projects at work that are going to pay off 5 orContinueContinue reading “The Carnegie Science Center; An Investment in the future”
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Escape to the Hovatter Wildlife Zoo
So West Virginia is not known for its large selection of Zoos or animal parks. But with our family spending so much time at home with the Coronavirus it was nice to spend a morning at the West Virginia family-owned and operated Hovatters Wild Animal Zoo. Every time we go I can’t help thinking aboutContinueContinue reading “Escape to the Hovatter Wildlife Zoo”
The MLK Public Art Project, Charleston, W.V.
I love to paint, I love murals and I love Dr. Martin Luther King and his message of equality. So, when I found the Facebook post about an open to the public mural painting in our Capital City of Charleston, I knew Christopher and I were going to be there to paint too. This eventContinueContinue reading “The MLK Public Art Project, Charleston, W.V.”
The Trail of Icicles at Audra State Park
Early snows came to West Virginia this year. But this week at Audra State Park we found the perfect day to go hiking on a warm sunny 49-degree day. What we found was magical and my photos do not do justice to the beauty of the thousands of Icicles that form along the Alum Cave TrailContinueContinue reading “The Trail of Icicles at Audra State Park”
The Polar Express Travels the Hills of West Virginia
For children of all ages, there is a deep and never-changing love for trains and for stories that give us hope. The story of the Polar Express captivated my two sons’ hearts and mine over 22 years ago when the book was first released and I stumbled on to the book at the local bookContinueContinue reading “The Polar Express Travels the Hills of West Virginia”
Beverly Heritage Center Lantern Tours
Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love to attend events like the Beverly Heritage Center’s Lantern Tours. Every mid-October the Beverly Heritage Center in Beverly, West Virginia has two evenings of living history storytelling tours. You spend a little over an hour walking the main streets hearing ghost stories of real eventsContinueContinue reading “Beverly Heritage Center Lantern Tours”
Belington Fall Festival Focuses on “Celebrating Our Successes”.
Belington’s Fall Festival Theme, “Celebrating Our Successes” highlights the positive change that the community has achieved over the last ten years with food, music, events, and a parade down Main Street. The Belington Revitalization Committee and Belington On-Trac, with the help of many community partners, highlighted the projects and redevelopment efforts that have takenContinueContinue reading “Belington Fall Festival Focuses on “Celebrating Our Successes”.”
Sweet Taste of West Virginia Maple Syrup
When the town of Pickens, West Virginia throws a party it seems like the whole county shows up to eat, shop and be merry. The annual Pickens Maple Syrup Festival held every March turns the tiny town of 66 full-time residents into a town that swells to over two thousand visitors over the weekend. TheContinueContinue reading “Sweet Taste of West Virginia Maple Syrup”
Webster County W.V. Resident Restores Boardwalk from the 1800’s
Webster Springs, a small isolated mountain town in West Virginia, has recently reopened a river side boardwalk that was part of the community over 100 years ago. Lover’s Lane Boardwalk has been rebuild and is free and open to the public. The 3/4 mile path winds its way from downtown Webster Springs along theContinueContinue reading “Webster County W.V. Resident Restores Boardwalk from the 1800’s”
Welcoming the TV Show “State Plate” to Our West Virginia Home.
It is so confusing for me that we have not only been invited to appear on one TV program but now two. The second invitation came from a representative from the Television show titled “State Plate” a food show that represents all 50 states here in the US. The show visits a community and talksContinueContinue reading “Welcoming the TV Show “State Plate” to Our West Virginia Home.”
Mountain Mama Reads and Writes 