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Our trip to West Virginia


Michael and Lyz on at the top of Seneca Rock. (Day Four)

This website is about the vacation that Lyz (myself) and Michael took from April 24 to May 2nd, 2004. This was the first real vacation without family that we've ever taken together.

The vacation started out in Maryland and we spent most of our time in the lovely mountains of West Virginia. Our trip consisted of hiking, checking out water falls, staying at 3 separate Bed and Breakfasts, and an incredible trip to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.

The following is a written and photographic journal of our travels. The journal entries were written on a notepad that I brought with me, I have typed them up so they are easier to read.

Day One - Sideling Hill & The Castle

Day One - All Photos


Day Two - New Germany State Park & The Castle

Day Two - All Photos


Day Three - Blackwater Falls & Tunnel Mountain B & B

Day Three - All Photos


Day Four - Seneca Rocks & Seneca Caverns

Day Four - All Photos


Day Five - Hills Creek Falls

Day Five - All Photos


Day Six - National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Green Bank, WV

Day Six - All Photos


Day Seven - Just a relaxing day


Day Eight - Spruce Knob

Day Eight - All Photos


Day Nine - The trip home

Day Nine - All Photos



Lyz standing next to the Green Bank Telescope. Michael standing in front of the 85-1, or Tatel Telescope, the original Radio Telescope used in the SETI project. (Day Six)