In an Outer Banks State of Mind

In an Outer Banks State of Mind

I have a love/hate relationship with the Outer Banks.  Since my first visit in 1976, I have returned to the Banks two to three times a year.  I hate that I never bought a place somewhere on or near the island.  I hate that I panic if I’m stuck on the other side...
Second Half of 2021

Second Half of 2021

As we learned more about MS, our daughter went through several uncomfortable medical procedures (MRIs, spinal taps) and started her own journey to fight against this disease.  When we had the chance, we took a quick trip to Blowing Rock, NC in June.  Even though the...
First Half of 2021

First Half of 2021

2021 started with the continued threat of COVID and very uneasy feelings about travel.  Decided to spend 6 weeks in the Outer Banks and rented a home from someone we had rented from on many previous occasions.  We also packed our disinfectants, sprays and cleaning...
2020 Winter on the Outer Banks

2020 Winter on the Outer Banks

Spending time at the beach is a traditional way to vacation in the summer months.  How many times have you thought, “I wonder what it’d be like to live here in the winter?”  What better way to figure that out than to rent a place and pack the heavy...
Chasing Color

Chasing Color

Fall is in the air, but it’s hard to find any color in our area.  Leaves are falling faster than they are turning!  Drove to Harper’s Ferry in West Virginia to see if things started in the mountains.  Only a bit of yellow and a few maples with some red,...
Spring 2019 in Charleston, SC

Spring 2019 in Charleston, SC

Another great spring trip to Charleston, South Carolina with my son, Mark VanDyke Photography. We rented a great place right in downtown Folly Beach. The colors this year were vibrant and the timing of our visit was perfect. Azaleas were at peak colors and in full...