Hadley & Bailey standing in front of the beautiful Mabry Mill.
Sunrise at Buck Spring Gap, NC
Camp set up in the cold Appalachain air with our Large FreeSpirit Recreation High Country Rooftop Tent
Before we called it "Overlanding"
The Great Plains
Jennifer and the girls pose in front of the 2900ft drop to the valley below. This roadside overlook is known as Lover's Leap located on Route 58 in Virginia
Camp is set and Jennifer prepares dinner at Rick's Place. A private Camping area located in Henry County, Va
Mabry Mill is a beautiful old grist Mill that has been turned into an exhibit of Appalachian history. It’s located on the Blueridge Parkway near Va Route 58.
Hanging out in the field after some lunch at Overland Expo East 2017
A view from the Blueridge Parkway just north of Mt. Pisgah, NC
The sun rises over the wild flowers in the Blueridge Mountains
Walking through the basement of the Biltmore Estate
The Biltmore Estate
Beautiful landscape at Toadstool
Enjoying the fruits of our labor. The last section of the Cove Trail was challenging due to wash outs and downed trees. But still totally worth the effort!
Fiona enjoying the sunrise as we make some coffee.
Jennifer and I finally got to meet Jerry of TemboTusk in person at Overland Expo East 2017
All of the kids had a great time running around Overland Expo East 2017 and taking part in the classes they offered.
A hike on the Cove Trail at Lake Moomaw, VA
Making it to the end of the Cove Trail was challenging, but we couldn't ask for a better view!
Photo opertunitiy outside the Biltmore Estate
A beautiful night spent on the river at "Rick's Place."
On top of Scottsbluff
Beautiful wild flowers in the Blueridge Mountains.
Hadley on the Rope Challenge Course at the 2017 Roanoke Go Outside Festival
Enjoying the view on the way to Petticoat Junction, Va
Blueridge Mountains
Pit stop in Appamatax, Va
One of the best things about Overlanding. The people!!!
The river view at Rick's Place.
Getting ready for some breakfast
Bacon on the Tembotusk Skottle
Family photo at the Tye River Overlook
Early morning at the 2017 Rooftop Tent Rally
Hadley and Bailey on the Rope Challenge Course at the 2017 Roanoke Go Outside Festival
Our "Original" Adventure companion Scarlett! She was always down for adventure!!
Onlookers watch Jennifer cook homemade, or I guess campmade, Apple Pies on the TemboTusk Skottle.
The day the Cruiser came home. Humble beginnings...
Building fortifications for the ensuing snowball fight!
Our Mercedes Benz on display in the Freespirit Recreation Booth at the 2017 Rooftop Tent Rally
First time seeing Mt. Rushmore at night. It did not disappoint!
The James River from Hog Island
One of the coolest things the girls got to experience in South Dakota was the Chuck-wagon Hayride that Pappa took us on. We were lucky enough to get to experience an entire herd of Buffalo on the way to and from dinner that evening. What a sight!!
Taking some time at an overlook on Needles Highway.
Wandering the Great Plains
On 2017 summer trip we spent some time where theres "Great Places with Great Faces". Side note: also the South Dakota state modo.
Fiona taking a break at Overland Expo East 2017
Jennifer with the girls and our adorable niece Harper
A hike by the James River
Amazing things to see in South Dakota!
The girls playing with their buddy "Amy" at camp for the Expedition to the New Year.
First time with our children at Mt. Rushmore. Jennifer and I had never seen it at night. What an amazing experience!
Hadley tempting fate at "Cosmos"
State Game Lodge in Custer State Park.
State Game Lodge in Custer State Park was built in 1920 and served as a Summer White House to a couple of U.S. Presidents.
Passing by Sylvan Lake. You might recognize it from the movie "National Treasure 2".
Our little Bailey! Adorable isn't she!
Frontier Sod House recreation
A view from the top of Scottsbluff
Hanging out at Blue Ridge Overland Gear for the "Overlander Flea Market".
The road ahead
Skirting the Oregon Trail. Eagle rock and Sentinal Rock in the foreground
Common scene in camp for the Expedition to the New Year. Although we had never met most of these Overlanders prior to this trip, we quickly engaged in conversation near the warmth of the fire.
One of the beautiful canyons at Devils Gulch
The Family Adventures Overlanding 80 series Land Cruiser and the JKUR of New Horizons Overland out on an adventure
Fiona in her element!
Hayride it Custer State Park
Trail ride near the Crazy Horse Monument
Enjoying the views of the lake and getting ready for breakfast
Prairie sunsets are so beautiful!
Watching the wildlife around the lake
Trail Riding
Mountain State Overland shenanigans at Overland Expo East 2017
I can still make her laugh!!
Cinnabons on the TemboTusk Skottle at Overland Expo East 2017
On our way to Petticoat Junction and we happened upon this cool natural spring coming out of the mountain and a small building next to it. The building had a chalk board with the word "Soap" written on it and and air pointing to the soap below on the ledge. Inside the building, it looked almost as if there were benches at one point in time.
Adventure in our own backyard!
There's never a shortage of kids in our camp and we wouldn't have it any other way!!
Wild flowers in the Badlands of South Dakota
Exploring Shirley Plantation with Papa & Nanna!
Hiking at First Landing State Park
Remember kids... Only you can prevent forrest fires!!
Who's ready for Breakfast??
Exploring the History of Bacon's Castle
The first repair/modification to the Cruiser
Everyone gets excited when Jennifer is cooking on the Skottle! Its never a dull moment with Adam (Overland History) and John (New Horizons Overland) around!
One of our favorite meals on our TemboTusk Skottle is Shrimp Taco's with fresh guacamole.
Fiona is always by Jen's side
Enjoying the beautiful views and spending some quality time with the girls.
The girls got to see an Alpaca up close for the first time in Charles City.
Hanging out at the Continental Car Show to benefit the Food Bank of Virginia
Skiping rocks on the James River
A short roadside break after descending Petites Gap near the Devils Marble Yard.
Hadley is always ready for adventure!
Enjoying the views from the shores of Lake Moomaw
Getting ready to move out after descending Petites Gap and a short roadside break.
Every year the girls all get together and make wallets to sell at the Blue Ridge Overland Gear "Overlander Flea Market".
The "Cruiser" lays dormant laden in snow.
The Observation tower over looking the James River at Hog Island Wildlife Management Area
Hadley on the Ferry to Cape Lookout (South Core Island).
Traveling the "Back Road" on South Core Island (Cape Lookout)
Getting out of the wind to make some dinner the first night on the Island.
Taking in the beautiful sunset
Sunset on South Core Island (Cape Lookout).
It's packed full!
Sunrise of day 2 on South Core Island
Cape Lookout Light House from camp
Exploring Cape Lookout Light House
Exploring Cape Lookout Light House
Cape Lookout Light House
Cape Lookout Light Keeper's House
Shells are always plentiful after high tide on South Core Island (Cape Lookout).
Beached Whale remains.
The girls were lucky enough to find a Sand Dollar intact
Making our way down to the river from the New River Gorge Visitor center.
It’s raining! Who’s got the umbrella??
Chunk of coal at the Nuttalburg Mine
Coal trains still run the tracks adjacent to the old Nuttalburg Mine
Exploring the Coke Ovens at Nuttalburg Mine
Coal conveyor at Nuttalburg Mine
Coal Conveyor and Head House at Nuttalburg Mine
Camping at the old Army Camp
Beautiful scenery at the Army Camp
Camp at Army Camp
Venture4wd met us at Army Camp
Parking is at a premium in Thurmond
Main Street in Thurmond
Exploring the abandoned town of Thurmond
The view of the New River Gorge Bridge from below
The recreated Stingray Point Lighthouse
Discovering an old Country store lost in time while traveling the backroads of coastal Virginia.
The Mary Susan