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

Appalachian Trail At Harpers Ferry

What do Nomad Mamas do on Mother’s Day? They hike the Appalachian Trail of course! On Mother’s Day of 2015 Mama Nomad wanted to go hiking. So we journeyed to the Appalachian Trail at Harpers Ferry. We began our adventure at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center located at 799… Continue reading

Cherry Blossoms

Have you ever been to the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C.? If you haven’t gone to the tidal basin to see the cherry blossoms, it is a definite must see. But, your timing has to be just right. the cherry blossom trees only bloom for about a week and… Continue reading