Life Adventures

It started off a little frustrating as we had asked for site 23 way back when making reservations.  I called to confirm before we arrived - something was nagging at me.  They had moved us to another site - one way too short for our rig.  We ended up getting site 10 instead, which was fine in size, but definitely not as good as site 23 or the couple sites beside it.  It appeared they were holding those sites for people staying longer. We returned to Shenandoah River State Park and in fact have booked a site there for our return in Dec and also both March and May next year.  The overlook was easier to experience without all the rain.  We also go lucky for Logan that weather was mild for this time of year - this particular morning it was in the low 60s. What really amazed us is that for years we've been coming here and going to Jim Barnett park near Winchester to walk the dogs in between runs.  When we had extra time, we'd rush to Sky Meadow State P...

Our first trip up to this area of PA. Immediately we noticed that people were very friendly.  We stayed at the Yogi Bear campground at ShangriLa.  It was a nice campground, plenty of walking area and really close to the agility trial site (about 1 mile away).  We stayed in site 114 and it was really easy to get in and out of.  It is a site close to the new waterpark they are building.  The campground is very family oriented with a lot of activities.  Our whole reason for going up there was to run in the agility trial, but we did manage to get away to a nearby park - Shikellamy State Park -  Marina Section.  There is also the overlook section, but the marina section was easier with the stroller.  From the reviews, the overlook section is preferred. The park has a nice walking/running/biking asphalt biking trail along the river.  There is a view of the overlook section as well as the iron bridge. 

High Bridge is reported to be among the longest recreational bridges in the U.S.  It sits 125 feet above the Appomattox river and is .455 miles long.  The view from the bridge is amazing.  Today was a temperate 75 degrees so the breeze on top of the bridge produced a subtle chill.  In cooler weather I’d definitely bring a jacket. The trail is relatively flat and easy to push a stroller along so it was perfect for Logan. The best place to access the trail to see the bridge is Camp Paradise Rd.  You should use the address 1681 Aspen Hill Rd, Rice VA.  The bridge is only .3 miles from the lot.  We, however, received flawed information and got on the trail in Farmville on Main Street.  On a day where we have more time, that would have been fine because there were many quaint shops and restaurants to explore.  One restaurant we passed was on the water. Maybe next time.