Getting to visit the home of George Washington was incredible. Just travelling through Virginia, I was overwhelmed by all of the history around me. I wanted to stop and see everything, but there wasn’t enough time. Visiting Mount Vernon was one of the highlights of the trip and I would definitely recommend visiting if you get the chance. (Disclaimer: Mount Vernon is privately owned, and tickets can get pricy. For anyone with a large family, consider buying a membership instead.) While we were there, I decided to take some pictures of the flowers I came across. That inspired me to write this article. It’s amazing all of the flowers and blossoms in Virginia at this time of year. It’s even more amazing because of the fact that the temperature at home is a whopping 19 degrees. Rather than taking the time to meticulously describe every flower I came across, I have decided to save time and include the pictures below. Please give this a like if you enjoy them.
I just got back from a vacation that fulfilled my childhood dreams. When I was younger, I really wanted to go to Washington D.C. I wanted to see the Washington Monument and the original copies of our founding documents. I am so grateful that God blessed me with not just the opportunity, but also the perfect excuse for this trip. What was my excuse? College. I had been accepted to two different colleges in Virginia, and I wanted to go see the campuses before I had to make my decision. Ironically, I am still nowhere near a concrete decision, but I did learn a lot.
When it really comes down to it, I’m grateful that I got to go on the adventure of a lifetime and enjoy it with my family. I know that it has been a while since I updated the Adventure category. So, in the wise words of Nick Fury: “It’s about… time.” Get ready for a slew of new posts on adventures. Tips for navigating D.C. in just one day, a collage of flowers I found at Mount Vernon, and our first ever restaurant review. With summer coming up, it’s time to get ready for adventures of your own, and Life Adventure Games will be there with helpful advice along the way.
I was up in South Dakota a couple of weeks ago and decided to get some hikes in. The first of the trails we took was the Roughlock Falls Trail out in Spearfish. The Roughlock Falls Trail is an easy 2.1 mile trail that leads up to the beautiful Roughlock Falls. The trail is easy to follow, and not very steep making it a great option for a hike with the family. My biggest complaint about the trail would be the smell. Every time I have been there a portion of the trail has smelled like stale animal deposits. If you are interested in hiking this trail you can find maps and other helpful info at AllTrails.
Another one of the trails we hiked was the Devil’s Bathtub trail. Devil’s Bathtub is a moderately challenging 1.6 mile trail that is also located in Spearfish. The trail starts at a pullout off the road, and there are no big indicators that you are at the right place until you hit the trailhead, a little ways ahead. When you first start hiking it is fairly easy, and most of the challenge is in the many water crossings on the trail. It follows the stream up through a beautiful forest, and some epic hills, until you finally reach the infamous bathtub. The Devil’s Bathtub is a natural waterslide, carved into the rock by the running water. I was hesitant to slide down, due to my dislike for cold water, but I told my brother that if he did it I would. After he completed his slide, and came out of the water shivering like crazy, I began my trudge to the dreaded slide. Stepping down into the hollow I was shocked by the freezing cold water, but, despite my better judgement, down I slid. It was awesome. Even though it was cold, it was worth it. I even went down again. I would highly recommend going to Devil’s Bathtub on your next trip to South Dakota. I would also recommend packing a change of clothes. (A necessity I happened to overlook.) If you are looking into hiking this trail more info can be found here.
I will be adding a few more trail reviews in the upcoming weeks. If you’ve been to any of these trails feel free to share your opinion in the comments, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the upcoming posts.
After hiking for five days up in the Bitterroot Mountains, I was glad to get home, but part of me still wishes I was out there hiking the trails again. We set out on Saturday July 9th and got to the trail head on Sunday. The trip was much harder than I was first expecting. Climbing from the valley where we started all the way to the hidden lake where we were going to camp was a challenge and I was dead tired, but God was there to give me the strength I needed for every step. So when I think back on the trip, I am reminded of the great views, and God’s even greater faithfulness.
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