Green Bank, West Virginia, known as "America's Quietest Town," is home to the Green Bank Observatory and the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope. Situated in a National Radio Quiet Zone, technology is restricted to minimize interference. Visitors can explore via bus or self-guided tours, gaining insight into pivotal astronomical discoveries.
West Virginia is an outdoor lover's paradise. Here's why you should plan a visit, and my top spots and not-to-miss adventures and events.
Following our Gauley trip, Jen heads home and I head back to Charleston, reluctantly. I want to continue camping, but Hurricane Ian has put a damper on those plans. The next two days are supposed to be extremely wet, cold, and windy; aka not ideal hiking or camping weather. I end up spending two days... Continue Reading →
Weeks ago, my friend Jen "Jukebox" and I planned a weekend in New River Gorge. Jen and I met in person earlier this year at Trail Days, after being instagram friends for a long while. We have both been eagerly awaiting to reconnect this weekend, and it's finally here! Though not without some setbacks. On... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, Eleni and I attempted to get to Ramsey Branch Falls. We were thwarted by purple paint on a gate
Cranberry Wilderness I camped at Cantrell last night after spending yesterday afternoon lounging at the river with my friend Melody. Today, we want to do a little hiking, so she meets me at Cantrell and we get a game plan together. We decide to visit the Falls of Hills Creek, a series of three waterfalls... Continue Reading →
I stayed up way too late last night chatting with a new friend at the campground, and as a result...
We spent last night at the campground of Blackwater Falls State Park. I personally prefer to avoid state parks, especially on the weekends, due to crowds. True to form, Amanda and I were sandwiched between two large families with poorly behaved dogs and really loud kids. The redeeming quality of this campground was a phenomenal... Continue Reading →
Amanda and I awake at Stuart Campground and begin packing. I've been here for two nights, and Amanda one. She's using my second hammock this week, so I take down mine and then help her with the other one. We make breakfast and discuss our day. There are some waterfalls on a creek called Big... Continue Reading →
8/6/22 I awake to birds chirping and sunshine glistening off everything, my surroundings still damp from nighttime showers...
Adventure Like A Girl 