Fall Events in Beautiful Tucker County, West Virginia

We love the Autumn season with its cooler temperatures, sunshine-filled days and the changing of the leaves. Fall is just around the corner and if you're looking for a fall vacation or weekend getaway, add West Virginia to your travel list. We love W. VA. and we think you will too!

The West Virginia mountains and Canaan Valley will soon show the brilliant autumn hues of reds, golds, oranges, and browns. Make plans to enjoy a getaway that includes star gazing, a leaf peeper’s festival, scenic chair lift rides, fishing, and much more in Tucker County, West Virginia.

Dark Sky Treasures – Take advantage of the dark skies shortly after a new moon and experience the 29th Annual Astronomy Weekend on September 7-9! The dark skies of Blackwater Falls State Park amaze visitors with the striking beauty of the night sky, often displaying the milky way from horizon to horizon. The weekend is free and open to everyone, from novice to the advanced amateurs. The weekend includes: daytime workshops, nighttime star parties, guest speakers and more. Bring the family to enjoy a treasured resource—dark skies! Blackwater Falls State Park offers overnight lodging accommodations. Reservations may be made by calling: 304-259-5216 or visiting www.blackwaterfalls.com.

Scenic Autumn Chair Lifts – Ride the ski lift at Canaan Valley Resort during the fall months for a breathtaking scenic view of the valley and surrounding Allegheny Mountains from 4,280′. You can ride the lift back down or hike the two miles to base camp. Either way, it’s an unforgettable experience. Open Daily: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Last ride ticket sold at 3:45 p.m. www.canaanresort.com.

Leaf Peeper’s Festival – This is the ultimate festival of autumn colors. The event takes place Sept. 28-30, 2018 in Davis, W.Va. and celebrates autumn in the Appalachian Mountains with outdoor events such as a golf tournament, inflatable amusement rides, 5K race/walk, bike tours, live music, talent show, and the Appalachian Craft & Food Fair, not to mention a car show, Oktoberfest and Live Music! Grab the info at www.canaanvalley.org/leaf-peepers-festival.html.

Fishing – You’ll have lots of fish stories to tell when you cast your line from the Thomas River Front Park in Thomas, W.Va. This ADA compliant fishing pier is the perfect spot for everyone to enjoy West Virginia’s natural beauty while catching “the big one.”

Fields of Fire Tour – On Sept. 29 Canaan Valley Resort State Park will offer a tour of the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area during the peak of fall foliage. View vibrant autumn colors, see live bird banding and take advantage of breathtaking photographic scenery throughout your journey in the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area. The event has been planned so that families, groups, and individuals may enjoy outdoor, nature-oriented activities. This will be a leisurely, casual tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early registration is recommended. Cost is $25 for adults; $15 for children (ages 6-12). Grab the info at www.canaanresort.com.

Hiking at Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area in Dauphin County

The Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area is located in Dauphin County, between the city of Harrisburg and Dauphin in Pennsylvania. From US 322, take the Fishing Creek exit. Turn east onto Fishing Creek Valley Road and travel approximately 2.6 miles. You'll find it located on the right. The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset.

To enter the park you'll turn in at the main entrance and travel up a paved and curvy road to arrive at the paved and unpaved parking lot. There are plenty of parking spaces. If you're handicap, I recommend parking close to the picnic pavilion, where you'll find both steps and a path leading up to the picnic pavilion, public restrooms and the hiking trails. The trails are not really handicap accessible in my opinion.

The 1,025 acre Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area is part of Blue Mountain and is habitat  for large trees, deep forest birds, small mammals, deer, red tail fox, bears, snakes, turkey, grouse, butterflies, etc. During the summer and fall months the field is filled with blooming wildflowers. In late-July and early-August, the flowers attract field birds and many varieties of butterflies. The road leading up to the parking lot and surrounding the parking lot contains Eastern Bluebird nesting boxes.

There are 12 miles of trails for you to enjoy and are perfect for almost any level of hiking enthusiast. There are easy trails, moderate and difficult trails for you to choose from. There is a park map with all of the trails listed on it that you can grab at the entrance. In total there are 8 trails and I recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes, dress appropriately for the season, carry along bottled water & snacks, wear sunscreen and bring along bug spray!

We spent approximately 2 hours walking a few of the easy to moderate hiking trails at the preserve. We enjoyed the East Loop Trail, Pond Loop Trail, and Lower Spring Trail. They're great trails for those who want to enjoy an easier walk. We were in the shade and deep forest area for the majority of our hike, but at certain areas the bugs got pretty bad. Hence, why we recommend that you bring along bug spray.

On the property located near the entrance you'll find a covered picnic pavilion that you can use. You'll have to bring along your own picnic-style lunch. There are no grills or cooking facilities. Nearby you'll find a public restroom and a water fountain where you can refill your water bottles. Please clean up all trash and items that you bring with you to the park.

Throughout the year they offer a wide variety of environmental education and interpretive programs. Through hands-on activities, guided walks and evening programs, you can gain appreciation, understanding, and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources. If you're interested in these programs you'll want to contact the Little Buffalo State Park Complex Office at 717-567-9255 or check them out online at VisitPAparks.com.

The land was donated to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by Mr. Alexander Boyd (1925-2013). The stated purpose of his donation was to set aside the area for the perpetual management and protection of big trees. He received a Conservation Landowner of the Year award in 2001 from the Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation and Audubon Society for his donation of this beautiful conservation area.

You can visit the Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area year-round, from dawn to dusk. Dogs are permitted in the park and on the trails as long as they remain on a leash. Alcohol and drugs are not permitted. Hunting and trapping during hunting season is permitted and they recommend that you stay on the trails, and wear orange colored clothing during hunting season. You're not permitted to feed wildlife and always observe wildlife from afar.

After you're done hiking for the day head on over to the Chestnut Tree Plantation area to learn about the American Chestnut Trees, blight and the current restoration project that is going on. You'll find the plantation area right in front of the parking lot with a fence running around it. There is an information board sitting in front of it where you can learn more about it.

We had a great time visiting the park and will definitely be planning another visit. The next time we want to bring along a picnic-style lunch, binoculars and other items, so that we can hike some of the longer and more difficult walking trails. If you enjoy being out in nature, we highly recommend that pay the Body Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area a visit.

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Family-Friendly Dining at the Key West Cafe in Wildwood

The Key West Cafe offers family-friendly, casual dining at an affordable price. The restaurant is located at 4701 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood, New Jersey. Even though they're located in Wildwood, you'll feel like your dining in Key West, Florida after you see all of their tropical decor.

Here are a few examples from their dining menu:

Breakfast: Omelets, French Toast, Chipped Beef with Home Fries, Eggs Benedict, Corned Beef Hash & Eggs, Hot Cakes, Sweet Potato Pancakes, Waffles, Fried Eggs, Scrambled Eggs, Toast, etc.

Lunch & Dinner: Fried Shrimp, Grouper, Calamari, Fried Oysters, Fried Clam Strips, Shrimp Tacos, Grilled Chicken Tacos, Crab Cake Sandwich, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Parmesan, Tuna or Chicken Salad, Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwich, Burgers, Chicken Fingers, Steaks, Salads, etc.

Key West Cafe is known for their Prime Rib, Key West Ruben, Key West Burgers and their Key West Cheesesteak. Their food is freshly made, perfectly cooked and affordably priced! You can just walk-in or call ahead to make reservations.

We accidentally stumbled up this restaurant when looking for outdoor street art. We're big fans of street art and wall murals and on the side of their building you'll find a beautiful hand-painted Key West wall mural. It was painted by artist Delia King in 2008. It's quite large and colorful.

You can learn more about the Key West Cafe (restaurant) in Wildwood, New Jersey by visiting the company's website online. You can view their menu, prices and they sometimes publish money-saving coupons. You can get up-to-date info and menu specials by following them on Facebook too.

Spending the Day in Beautiful Cape May

I was 7 years old the first time that I visited the south Jersey Shore and I've been visiting the area at least twice a year ever since. When we go on vacation we enjoy staying in North Wildwood, New Jersey and then drive down to Cape May to spend the day. It's only a 12-15 minute drive and we take the scenic route down along the coast.

On a recent day trip to Cape May we enjoyed many different things. We spent a total of 7 hours there and here are a few of the things that we saw or experienced while we were there.

Highbee Beach - If you're looking for a free and non-crowded beach you'll want to drive down to Higbee Beach, located right beside Sunset Beach. There is a free parking lot right out front and no beach tags are required. This is a non-protected beach...meaning that there are no lifeguards on duty. Bring your own chairs and towels. When you want something to eat or need to use the restroom, you can walk next door to Sunset Beach for those facilities. 

Our family spent a good 3 hours enjoying Higbee Beach and had a wonderful time. There were no crowds and we had plenty of room to stretch out. While we were there...we learned about horseshoe crab conservation from a wildlife ranger who taught us how to put the horseshoe crabs back out into the water if we found them washed up on the beach.. All of the ones we found that day were still alive and just needed to be turned upright (they were flipped upside down) and returned back into the water.

World War II Lookout Fire Tower - is located officially at Sunset Beach and was just a 4-5 minute walk from Higbee Beach. We walked up to the tower and strolled around the grounds. There are information plaques around the tower that will give you the history on it and the importance that it played during World War II. 

We had a few family members along with us who never been inside the tower (the museum portion) or climbed the steps to the top. Several of them paid the admission fee and made their way inside. They spent about 20 minutes viewing the photographs and climbing the steps to the top where they were treated to some incredible views of the surrounding area. 

Washington Street Mall - If you're looking to do some shopping while visiting Cape May, you'll want to head to the Washington Street Mall. You'll find oodles of different restaurants, cafes, gift shops, boutiques, candy stores, etc. All of the shops are small business owned...you won't find any big chain stores here!!! 

There are paid (metered) parking around the mall and during the summer season it can be hard to find a parking space. I recommend that you seek out one of the nearby paid (parking lots) and go there instead of driving around for an hour looking for a single parking space. This is an outdoor shopping mall, so you'll want to dress appropriate for the season and wear comfortable walking shoes. 

Cape May Miniature Golf - Our family loves playing mini golf and every time we travel we find a place to play. There are 3-4 mini golf courses located in Cape May, but this one is our favorite! It's an 18-hole course that is beautifully landscaped with some water features. They can get really crowded during the weekends (especially during prime time evening hours), so I recommend visiting during a weekday or early in the day on a weekend and parking is FREE!

Oyster Bay Restaurant and Bar - We love seafood and when visiting the area we enjoy dining at the Oyster Bay Restaurant & Bar. They can get very crowded so you'll want to call ahead to make a reservation (if you can) or visit during the non-prime time hours. I consider them to be a casual, fine-dining restaurant and be prepared, they're not cheap...however, their food is delicious and they definitely has the best seafood in Cape May. 

We had a great time spending the day down in Cape May and are looking forward to returning again next year. If you plan on just spending the day...I recommend allowing at least 6 hours in your schedule and that will depend on the activities that you want to enjoy. 

Classic American Food at the Cocoa Diner

The Cocoa Diner sits right outside of Hershey in the little town called Hummelstown in Pennsylvania. If you're visiting downtown Hershey, it is approximately a 5 minute drive to the restaurant. What makes the Cocoa Diner special is that it's open 24 hours a day and offers a really nice breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. We stopped in for an early dinner after spending the day at Hersheypark and visiting Hershey Chocolate World.

For those of you who aren't familiar with the area, you'll find the Cocoa Diner located at 590 E. Main Street in Hummelstown with a zip code of 17036. Just plug that address into your GPS and it should pop right up. Once you arrive you'll find free parking in their designated lot. Looking to save a little money? You'll want to sign up for their E-Club online.

Here are a few examples that you can order from their Breakfast Menu: eggs, toast, hash browns, omelettes, pancakes, egg sandwiches, croissant sandwiches, freshly baked muffins, sticky buns, bagels, cereals, breakfast steaks and ham, creamed chipped beef, country sausage, biscuits, fresh fruits, etc. along with your classic breakfast beverages.

Here are a few examples that you can order from their Lunch & Dinner Menu: a variety of different soups & salads, chicken fingers, french fries, onion rings, buffalo wings, stuffed potato skins, hot & cold sandwiches, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken breast, Philly style cheese steak, fried oysters, crab cakes, lobster tail, shrimp, fish, steaks, baked eggplant, baked lasagna, spaghetti & meatballs, roasted turkey, meatloaf, baked or grilled ham steak, breaded chicken cutlets, sweet & sour chicken, prime rib, boneless pork chops, all kinds of vegetables, etc.

Here are a few examples that you can order from their Dessert Menu: ice cream, pie, cakes, rice pudding, tapioca pudding, double-thick milkshake, sundaes, etc.

On the day that we visited my husband enjoyed a cheeseburger with french fries and I enjoyed one of their baked ham steaks with a side order of veggies. We were seated immediately and our order arrived at our table about 25 minutes later. Everything that we ordered was cooked perfectly and arrived onto the table hot. Our server was helpful in answering any questions that we had, was friendly to talk with and made sure my husband got a beverage refill when he needed one.

Everything that we ordered was delicious! I was really surprised because we have driven by this diner numerous times over the past 3 years, but had never stopped in until recently. Their food was really good, better than expected and we really appreciate their affordable prices. We would definitely eat here again! You can learn more about the Cocoa Diner by visiting their website online.

Lakefront Cruises and Architecture Tours in Chicago

Chicago, better known as the Windy City, is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan in Illinois. It's the third most populous city in the United States and over 2.7 million residents call Chicago home. It's the birthplace of the skyscraper and one of the most influential architectural cities in the world.

Millions of people flock to Chicago every year for business and/or pleasure. One of the most popular tourist attractions is to take a cruise around the lakefront or an educational river cruise to learn about the city's architecture. The tours are educational, relaxing and fun.

Did you know that Chicago is an international hub for finance, commerce, industry, technology, telecommunications, and transportation? That Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the second busiest airport in the world? Did you know that it's the second most visited city in the United States?

Looking to take a Lakefront Cruise or Architecture Tour through Chicago? If so, you'll want to check out these tour providers. All of them come highly recommended.

1. Chicago's First Lady - Departs daily from Chicago's Riverwalk and offers world-class river cruises. You can purchase tickets online or at the Riverwalk office.

2. Shoreline Sightseeing - Offers the cities largest fleet of tour boats and water taxis. They offer two different departure areas from Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue with sightseeing tours lasting from 40 to 75 minutes in length. Tickets can be purchased online or at the departure sights.

3. Wendella Sightseeing Boats - This company is located at the start of Chicago's Magnificent Mile and offers a variety of different lakefront and river tours, as well as water taxis. You can purchase tickets online or at the gate. The narrated tours are some of the best being offered in the area.

When visiting Chicago you'll want to add a lakefront cruise and/or architecture river tour to your schedule of things to see and do. Plus, check out each of the operator's website to see their list of special scheduled events and party tours!

The Historic Dellville Covered Bridge in Perry County

The historic Dellville Covered Bridge was built in 1889 and was located in Dellville, Perry County, Pennsylvania. The bridge was a three-span covered bridge measuring 174 feet long. The Burr Truss Bridge spans across Sherman's Creek and was painted in the traditional barn red color accented with white. The roof was painted black. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Back in November 2014 the bridge was burned down thanks to arsonists. Residents who live in the area were devastated by the news and were inconvenienced by its loss. Despite the fire, the remains are still standing today. From what I read online, the police are still looking for the arsonists and are offering a cash reward for information.

Perry County has been issuing requests for bids to rebuild the historic covered bridge and are currently accepting donations to the new bridge building project. You can contact the Perry County Historical Society for additional information and to make a monetary donation.

Photographs in our blog post today show you how the Dellville Covered Bridge looked in 2004 and then its charred remains in 2016. Let's all hope that the county can raise the money needed to have it rebuilt again. If it gets rebuilt, we'll be sure to update this post.

Family-Friendly Weekend Getaway to Ocean City Maryland

Looking for a family-friendly weekend getaway that's close to home? Did you know that you can reach Ocean City in Maryland in about 4 hours by car? We live in central Pennsylvania and can drive to O.C. in less than 4 hours, give or take a few additional minutes caused by traffic.

Ocean City has everything that you're looking for when you need a beach destination that's close to home. You'll find a fun-filled boardwalk, amusement rides, golfing, shopping, fishing, boating, dining and of course...the beautiful beach and the Atlantic Ocean.

We spent the entire weekend in Ocean City and had a great time! Here are a few of the things that we enjoyed while there.

The Beach: One of the things we always liked about the beaches here are that they're wide, very sandy and extremely clean! You can spend the day lounging on the beach, playing in the water or try your hand at surfing.

Golfing: You'll find 17 golf courses that are located in the area, so if golfing is your thing...you'll have plenty of beautiful courses to choose from. If you're not into the regular game of golf, we recommend a friendly round of mini golf...several courses to choose from too!

Sand Sculpting Festival: During the summer season they host a Sand Sculpting Festival and Contest that draws in artists from all across the country. You can visit the OC Tourism website to learn more about it. I'm always amazed at the beautiful creations that these artists construct.

Movies on the Beach: Throughout the summer season you'll find movies being shown right out on the beach. They are typically shown on Mondays and Fridays at 27th Street and on Wednesdays on 118th Street. The movies are family-friendly. You'll want to bring along your chairs and/or beach blanket and join-in on all of the fun.

Fireworks: Love fireworks? You can check out the beach fireworks on Mondays and Tuesdays during the summer season. They're free to watch and the show typically lasts for 20 minutes, unless it's a holiday show! For the best...you'll want to check out their Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day shows.

The Boardwalk: The boardwalk is approximately 3 miles in length and is lined with gift shops, boutiques, restaurants, amusements, hotels and tourist attractions. Enjoy riding bikes? Get up early in the morning and head to the boardwalk for a family bike ride!

Looking for more information on things to see and do? Looking for a great place to stay? You can head on over to the OCOCEAN official website and request their FREE vacation planning guide which is jam-packed with ideas!

Spending the Day at Higbee Beach in Cape May

Higbee Beach is one of the most family-friendly beaches in Cape May, New Jersey. Matter of fact, if you want to avoid buying beach tags on the regular Cape May beaches, you'll want to spend the day on Sunset Beach or Higbee Beach, no beach tags required!

Every time we visit Cape May we like to take the grandchildren over to Higbee Beach for the day. If you're unfamiliar with the area...follow all of the signs to Sunset Beach and park in the Sunset Beach parking lot. Sunset Beach is to your left and Higbee Beach is to your right. You'll follow the marked path down to the beach.

You'll want to bring along your own beach chairs, towels and other beach necessities. You can bring along a picnic-style lunch or purchase a hot lunch from the Sunset Grille. We typically buy our food and beverages there...because they're affordable and actually pretty good! Make sure you bring a trash bag and clean-up after your done. 

Things to do while there? Well, there's plenty! You can hang out on the beach all day long to sunbathe and play in the water. You can comb the beach looking for seashells and those famous Cape May Diamonds which are plentiful in this area. You can watch the Cape May and Lewes Ferry cross the bay and watch all of the dolphin & whale watching boats right off the shoreline. 

You can head on over to Sunset Beach and shop in their 3 on-site gift shops, watch the evening flag ceremony, check out the Atlantus Concrete Sunken Ship (sits right offshore), tour the World War II Lookout Tower and/or take in a game of miniature golf. In our honest opinion, Sunset Beach Mini Golf is the best in the area!!! 

If you're heading down to Stone Harbor, Avalon, Wildwood or Cape May in New Jersey, you'll want to head on over to Higbee Beach and Sunset Beach for some family fun! 

The Meadows Original Frozen Custard and Mini Golf in Harrisburg

The Meadows Original Frozen Custard and Mini Golf is located on 4636 Jonestown Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Their menu of delicious frozen treats includes: frozen custard, sundaes, shakes, arctic swirls, gelati, cones, cups, frosts and Italian ice. Local favorites include: Brownie Blackout (one of my personal favorites), Meadows Freeze and Oreo Custard Crunch Sandwich to name a few. Their custards are made fresh on a daily basis...using superior ingredients. You can place your order and eat-in or go through the drive-thru for takeout.

On their property you'll find an 18-hole miniature golf course, batting cages and an indoor arcade. You can enjoy just one activity or purchase combo activity tickets/admission. Hours vary throughout the season and are dependent on outside weather conditions (miniature golf & batting cages).

When it comes to playing mini golf in the Harrisburg area, The Meadows Mini Golf is our favorite place to play. It's an 18-hole course that is beautifully landscaped and most of the holes are handicap accessible. You'll find free on-site parking right out front. Depending on the time of the day that you arrive, you'll pay your admission fee right at the little club house at the entrance or you may have to walk inside of the frozen custard shop to pay your admission.

The miniature golf course is built on a hillside which is really cool. As you go along you'll see a few pretty water fountains with pond features and a rolling man-made stream. It's laid out really nicely and is an easy walk for just about anyone. All of the holes are clearly marked which was really nice too.

On the day that we visited we had 3 players in our party and they weren't overly busy. From start to finish...it took us about an hour to play. With that said, we took our leisurely time, so you could get through the course quicker (on a non-busy day) if you wanted to. We have played there before and when they're busy, it can take you 90-minutes to play all 18 holes.

After playing mini golf you can head on up into their indoor arcade, use their batting cages or head into the frozen custard shop to enjoy a delicious treat. For a family, you can enjoy several different things all in one location which is really nice...plus we found everything to be affordable. We will definitely be visiting The Meadows Miniature Golf course again!

Visiting the Seaport Aquarium in Wildwood

If you're going to be visiting the Ocean City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Wildwood and/or Cape May areas in New Jersey, you'll want to stop in and visit the Seaport Aquarium, located on the Wildwood Boardwalk. To enter, you'll have to go up onto the boardwalk in the 3400 block area. You'll find paid-metered parking and paid parking lots nearby.

During the summer season they're open from 10 AM to 10 PM every day. You'll pay your admission and purchase your ticket right before you enter their facility. If you're trying to escape the heat for a few hours, you'll find air conditioning inside.

10 to 12 years ago we visited this aquarium for the first time and weren't really impressed with it. Over the years...we've just avoided it. However, we heard that over the past 3-4 years that they really worked on improvements to their facility and added some new animal species to their collection. That peaked our interest for a return visit.

Admission Rates:

Adults-$8.95
Children(8 and under)- $6.95
Infants 2 and under- FREE
* They offer military discounts
Call (609) 522-0373 for additional information

As we were paying our admission to enter the aquarium they had a real Python outside and were letting visitors pet the snake, while giving them some information about Pythons and their facility. At first...my little granddaughter was afraid of the snake, but the handler (staff) really reassured her that it was perfectly safe to pet it. The staff is really knowledgeable and patient with kids! Thankful for that!

Once inside you'll find a wide variety of animals on display. We saw all kinds of different tropical fish in beautifully set-up aquariums, turtles, sharks and other marine life. There is a "touch tank" where you can stick your hands into the water and touch the fish which was really cool.

There are over 16,000 gallons of fish on display with fresh & saltwater species from around the world. You can visit their 6,000 gallon coral reef exhibit that houses the most beautiful & exotic species in the ocean. There are hundreds of different fish to see including: puffer fish, lion fish, piranhas, clownfish, sharks, koi, triggers, tangs and more! You won't be disappointed with what you see.

My husband is a huge reptile fan and was impressed with their reptile collection. He enjoyed seeing the Leopard Gecko, Black & White Tegu, Blue Tongue Skink, various lizards, snakes, etc. His favorite to see were the two large alligators named Wally and Brutus.

What was my favorite animal to see? Hands down...my favorite was the pair of Coatimundi. I believe they're sisters named Thelma and Louise! They're absolutely adorable! You can tell that these two are playful and enjoy one another's company. I could stand there and watch them for hours!

The next time your down to the Jersey Shore, make sure you stop in and visit. If you haven't visited them in awhile, trust me...they have greatly improved! We will be visiting them every time we're down in the Wildwood area. The Seaport Aquarium is really active on their Facebook page and post updates almost daily. You can connect with them on Facebook for updates, specials, etc.