Virginia

I spent a number of years living in Northern Virginia, at a time when my kids were growing up and I was able to take them on many trips to the mountains for hiking and camping. Two of my kids still live there. Here are some of the highlights of trips I've made there.

Mary's Rock

By: Paul S. Cilwa	Occurred: 5/12/1984 Posted: 12/19/2006		Page Views: 1484
Topics: #Hiking #ShenandoahMountains #Virginia #Mary'sRock
A visit to a Virginia high country landmark.

Mary's Rock is a favorite hiking spot in the Shenandoah National Park. Its popularity is partly because it's a fairly easy hike, partly because it offers a spectacular view from its summit, but mostly, I think, because it's so easy to get to. The trail head begins at the parking lot of the concession right at the entrance to the park, where US 211 crosses the Skyline Drive.

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Yes, Santa Claus, There Is A Virginia

By: Paul S. Cilwa	Occurred: 11/15/2008 1:30:00 PM		Page Views: 3096
Topics: #Humor #FreeFlights #UnitedAirlines #BestWestern #DullesAirport #Virginia
My ex-wife and I make a cross-country visit together to our children in Virginia.

Some months ago, my daughter, Karen, was accepted for training as a flight attendant for regional airline, Colgan Air. She passed at the top of her class and is now, indeed, a flight attendant. And, as you may know, this has a direct application to me: I can now make flights for (almost) free, as can Karen's mother, Mary.

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