Birdwatching Resources

Birdwatching Resources

If you are new to birdwatching, here are some great resources to help you learn more about birds and learn to identify them. These apps, books and resources have been invaluable to me as I learn more. Helpful Birdwatching Apps Merlin Bird ID (by Cornell) This is a...
Sharp Top Mountain

Sharp Top Mountain

Last weekend, we went to the Peaks of Otter right at peak season for the leaves changing colors.  Southwest Virginia is so beautiful and never more so, in my opinion, than the fall. We actually took the bus up the mountain, which takes you close to the peak of Sharp...

A visit to the pumpkin patch

We decided to take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and went to visit a local pumpkin patch, Sinkland Farms.  We took Kali and she had a blast foraging around and trying to eat hay, smashed pumpkins, dropped popcorn, etc. Kali, Queen of the Pumpkin...
Breakfast and Brunch in Roanoke

Breakfast and Brunch in Roanoke

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. So, I thought I would put together a list of places to eat in Roanoke.  This is not a comprehensive list, but places I like or want to try.  You will not find IHOP here and you also won’t find my absolute favorite, which...