We love visiting the homeplace, monuments, and memorials of our United States Presidents, so of course, when we planned a trip to Washington DC area, we knew that a visit to George Washington’s Mt Vernon was definitely going to be on the list. If you are planning your next road trip, there are some things you should know about George… Read More

Have you watched the TV show, Salvage Dawgs on the DIY Network? The crew does a whole lot more than rescue old doors, windows and fireplace mantels. They also create and sell unique, upcycled pieces with the treasures they find. Their mission is to save pieces of American history and make them available to people in all walks of life…. Read More

Falling Springs Falls is a well-kept secret of Covington, Virginia, hidden away five miles north on highway 220. On a recent trip through Clifton Forge, a shop-keeper asked if we had seen it, and that if not, “don’t leave the area until you do,” was his admonition. Asking directions from locals seemed the most logical way to find the falls,… Read More