Virginia – Camping with Christi

My Very First Library, Bluefield, VA

I started going to the library sometime in the 1970s. My mom, sister & I would “go to town” with Nanny, my mom’s mother. Every summer, we visited the library each Monday. When I went there, the library was up on the second floor of town hall. The first floor housed the town tax office, theContinue reading “My Very First Library, Bluefield, VA”

Memories of Nanny, Going to Town & Chocolate Cokes, Bluefield, VA

Today, I’m feeling nostalgic & I’m going to share a story with you of my childhood. I began this post writing about the first library I visited, but somehow ended up somewhere else entirely! I’m going to save the library story for another day.

Remembering Who I Am & Where I Came From: Bluefield, VA & WV

I may be a full-time traveller now, but I always remember where I’m from & growing up there was full of great memories. I just watched a wonderful video about Bluefield VA & WV. It has me feeling nostalgic & wanting to share my roots.

Mountain Rose Vineyards

The drive to the next location in Wise, VA was beautiful. Wise is a small town in the Appalachian mountains near the Kentucky border. *Trivia- Actor George C. Scott was born in Wise, VA. After driving up a curvy, winding mountain I reached the top and discovered Mountain Rose Vineyards. This vineyard has such anContinue reading “Mountain Rose Vineyards”

Time with Mom

I spent a couple of nights in WV before leaving for Kentucky. One night with Mom and one at the Princeton Railroad Museum. Mom and I had a delicious lunch at the best Dairy Queen around anywhere. It is tradition to have at least one chili dog there every time I visit. They make homemadeContinue reading “Time with Mom”

Mattie’s Place

If you are looking for a beautiful setting to enjoy the mountains and have a good meal, look no further than Mattie’s Place in Burke’s Garden, VA. Mattie’s is located over the mountains and in the valley in Virginia. If you want the look and feel of Pennsylvania Amish Country, look no more. Mattie’s wasContinue reading “Mattie’s Place”

Crab Orchard Museum

I learned so much about early life in Tazewell County, VA at the museum. I lived here for many years and still discovered a lot of things. The area saw a lot of farming and coal mining over the years. The museum just opened the Corn Maze for the fall and it is in theContinue reading “Crab Orchard Museum”

Pinnacle Rock State Park, WV

I arrived in Virginia and am now visiting with my mom. Today we took a drive and explored the area. We went to Pinnacle Rock State Park in Bramwell, WV and hiked to top of the lookout. It was a beautiful day and we had perfect weather in the 70s.