At the Crystal Coast, we immersed ourselves in a stunning blend of natural beauty and coastal charm, wandering along pristine beaches where the waves whispered secrets of the ocean, exploring vibrant marine life in the warm, inviting waters, and savoring fresh seafood delicacies at quaint local eateries that captured the essence of the region. Each moment was a canvas painted with the rich colors of sunset skies and the laughter of those sharing the adventure, making it a truly unforgettable chapter of our journey.
Traveling
Summer 2021
Despite the waves of Covid, we have done some traveling this year. In July, we went to Park Springs, Utah for a week. In August we had a quick weekend in Las Vegas, and in September we explored our own North Carolina mountains. Nobody has gotten sick and we enjoyed...
Arlington National Cemetery
Kay HughesMy mother was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on December 8, 2020. It was a fitting honor for a lifetime of service to her country and her husband. While we were in Washington, we did some touring of the area.Union Station is always impressive. It was...
Looking Glass Falls
Looking GlassLocated in the Pisgah National Forest, this waterfall is viewable from the road, where you can park beside the creek and walk up to a viewing platform.The spray from the Looking Glass Waterfall coats everything around the base of it and then it freezes in...
Outer Banks, North Carolina
Duration: 4 days, 3 nights Hotel: DoubleTree Atlantic Beach Budget: $2,000 Miles Travelled: 1,500It has been three long years since we had an actual vacation, one that wasn't connected to family business or work conferences. We were desperately in need of recreation....





