ADVENTURE
GIRL
AND SPAWN

Root deep. Chase the horizon. Thrive wildly.

Author: Steph

  • White Oak Canyon (Upper Falls)

    Luray, VA/Skyline Drive/ Skyland Resort Area Length: 4.5 Miles Elevation gain: 930 Feet Kid Friendly: Yes! Not completely flat, some steep grades, manageable.Dog Friendly: Yes!Baby-Wearing…

  • Dark Hollow Falls

    Mileage: 1.56 Elevation Gain: 467 Feet Kid Friendly: Yes! Short, some steep grades on the return trip.Dog Friendly: No. Unfortunately, the NPS has decided no…

  • Yellow Cliffs

    New Market, VA Length: 3.1 miles Elevation Gain: 1100 feet Kid Friendly: Yes! Mostly steep grades, but short and not hazardous. Dog Friendly: Yes, with…

  • Kennedy’s Peak

    Luray, VA/Fort Valley Area Length: 5.3-7.96 Miles Elevation gain: 942-1342 Feet Kid Friendly: Mostly, some steep grades especially on the longer route. For smaller children…

  • Swallow Falls State Park

    Featuring multiple waterfalls, Swallow Falls is a unique and beautiful Maryland State Park. Located in Garrett County (Western Maryland), you can enjoy upper and lower…

  • Camping at Ohiopyle State Park

    This year due to unpredictable heat, I booked 5 days/4 nights at Kentuck Campground. I was a little worried we’d all be miserable in 90…

  • Buzzard Rock

    Front Royal/Strasburg area off 619 Length: 4.1 Miles Elevation gain: 720 Feet Kid Friendly: Yes! One notable steep grade. A few rocks to climb over.Dog…

  • The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP)

    Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Getting Started On May 20th, 2022 my sister Jenn and I started out on a journey down the Great Allegheny Passage.…

  • Big Schloss

    Woodstock, VA area (VA/WV Line near Wolf Gap and Trout Pond) Length: 4.5 MIles Elevation gain: 1,117 Feet Kid Friendly: Mostly, some steep grades, average…

  • The Buzz!

    We went up Buzzard Rock this weekend. Beautiful day, very windy, overall great trip. For the main article on Buzzard Rock, including directions, click here.…