Mount Rushmore

Finally, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: I, Noah, the eldest Nomad son, has returned! What will I be regaling you with this lovely day? Glad you asked! After a day of driving and hiking through the South Dakota Badlands, a tired (but content) Nomad family, ready to save… Continue reading

Offer No Excuse

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. – George Washington Continue reading

Mount Vernon

So, what do the Nomads do on Father’s Day? Hike the Appalachian Trail? No! That is Mother’s Day. We went to the home of our first President and one of the original Founding Fathers. That’s right. We visited Mount Vernon, Virginia, home of President George Washington. Mount Vernon is located… Continue reading

Berkeley Springs

Nestled in the hills of West Virginia, just south of Maryland, is a city called Berkeley Springs. This small town, population of about 600 or so, is the county seat of Morgan County, West Virginia. Native Americans visited the warm mineral waters prior to any European settlers. As a surveyor,… Continue reading

Hometown Of Patsy Cline

Just north of our homebase and west of Washington D.C. is the town of Winchester, Virginia. Among the various things that it is known for, one that is very important to Mama Nomad, is that it is the hometown of Patsy Cline. Needless to say, we had to pay the… Continue reading

Happy Birthday George Washington

We’ve spent this week watching the George Washington mini series that was made in 1984. It’s been quite a bit of fun for all 5 of us, and has led to fun inquiries, as well as much discussion. Movies from the 80’s, especially those made for television, can be a hit… Continue reading