Whose idea was June anyway? It is crazy hectic. Too hectic. Or maybe that’s what makes us really appreciate summer vacation even more. Yes, hectic non-stop events and special occasions. Just look at this line up. First, school is not out yet for some poor unlucky saps. They are strapped down till mid-month while siblings […]
The Secret to Father’s Day
I have a father, I am a father, and I know this to be true. Dads only want one thing for Father’s Day! No ties, no tools, no new shirt, no gift certificate, no fishing tackle (well, maybe.) All your dad wants for Father’s Day is your time. Not a whole weekend at a cabin […]
What’s The Big Deal about Graduation?
Although it was not in style, I did graduate from high school. I thought everyone did. Well, almost everyone. And I did not get what the big deal is, until now. What a great reason to spend the weekend with family and friends. The whole weekend was relatively low-key. We made some of the food, […]
I Hate Hiking With My Wife
This post was originally published in the New River Gorge Adventure Guide. I used to hate hiking with my wife. You see, I have come to believe that there are many different styles of hikers, and she and I are two very different kinds. She is a Strider. She has long legs, which she uses […]
Mother’s Day Neglected.
Mom says: “Oh, it’s okay. Don’t do anything special for me.” You have heard your Mom say that, haven’t you? This is tricky, because sometimes she means it; other times, not so much. The question is: why risk it? Yes, for some weird reason, Mother’s Day gets neglected, and I don’t know why. Do you? […]
Where to Find WV’s Best Trout Fishing
Spring in southern West Virginia means different things to different people. For some, it means wildflowers are starting to bloom and the hiking trails are exploding with vibrant color. For others, it’s the chance to paddle the area’s local rivers and creeks at exciting spring flows. But to one group of outdoor enthusiasts, it simply […]
Liars! All Around Us!
Timberdoodles are liars. I love them dearly, but they lie. Liars and the false hope they bring. These dang daffodils are liars too! Why do I believe them every year? When will it end? Our last frost date here in The New River Gorge is mid-May. That is, if you are on top of the […]
Splattered Like an Easter Egg Accident
Take a picture of this: your whole family spread out in one big room! (If this gives you the cold chills, skip to bottom of page.) The littles will be bouncing from guitar hero with their siblings to jigsaw puzzles with the crazy aunts to reading a book sitting in grandma’s lap to chasing each […]
Laid Up Drunk: A Case For a Secluded Spring Vacation
A lion! March is, at this very moment, roaring in like a big bad angry lion. And now all we can hope for is that it goes out like a cute little wobbly legged newborn lamb. Okay, my love of winter is starting to wane. I missed getting to ski in this lion of a […]
