Being from the Desert Southwest has afforded me the opportunity to experience nature from a perspective that many others don’t get to see.  Amazing vistas, blue skis contrast against bold red rocks and tremendous sunsets, are a daily does of awesomeness there!

My temporary relocation to Northern Virginia has taken me away from all that I enjoyed day in and day out.  Yet, despite missing these things, I’ve found whole new world to explore.

Most recently, my family and I met up with some old friends at the Shenandoah River State Park for a few day of camping and sight seeing.

We were fortunate enough to spend Veteran’s Day around the river.  Before before sunrise I hiked up to a popular lookout and spent a few personal minutes remembering the service men and women who served before, with and after me.

The rest of the weekend was simply icing on the cake.