Dustin & Lindsey | To Make Much of Time

We're lucky to live somewhere so beautiful with amazing outdoor activities! What do you love about where you live? #qualityoflife #visitvbr #virginia #staycation

This time 5 years ago, we went to #Bermuda for #Thanksgiving. It was our last plane trip pre-covid. I can't believe we're at the 5-year mark. I recommend Bermuda during the off-season to explore non-beach parts of the island. #islandtravel @bermuda buff.ly/3AA3EMz

Yes this looks sunny and tropical but places that are this flat just feel wrong to me. I guess that’s what you get living near mountains your whole life! ⛰️ Who else feels the same way? #florida #mountainlover

Throwback to our dog adventure last weekend on the Roanoke Greenway. You’d think by the level of panting that we walked forever 🤣 #roanoke #roanokeoutside #hiking #labradorretrievers

Fall colors + early morning light = unexpected pretty view outside of my hotel #fall #naturephotography #northernvirginia

I spent time in #orlando last week and enjoyed a sunset run with these views! 🐦 🏃‍♀️ #florida #running #birds

I've noticed an uptick in people visiting our post on gingerbread house making - I guess 'tis the season (almost) 🤯 #gingerbreadhouse #christmas #holidaytraditions bit.ly/GingerbreadHouseBuild…

Good morning from the train! 🚂 This was a so much better than driving on the interstate. I wish we’d expand train routes in the US. #amtrak #train #travel

I will never get tired of #waterfall #hiking! Check out our latest addition: Fallingwater Cascades, off of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford, VA, a short drive from #Roanoke. #visitvbr #blueridgeparkway #peaksofotter #fallphotography #waterfallphotography bit.ly/FallingwaterCascades

It's unseasonably warm but it's Nov. so time to switch from my summer breakfast of Greek yogurt, homemade granola & berries to our winter breakfast: porridge. Check out our recipe, inspired by our trip to #scotland. #porridge #recipe #scottishfood bit.ly/ScottishPorridgeRecip…

Friday is oh-so-sweet! #dessert

Two weeks until Thanksgiving 🦃 Do you have your game face ready? Dog tip from Tara: stare at food with intense desire so it falls on the floor. #thanksgiving #dogs

Lab noir 🐕 #dogs #labradors

Hiked a new-to-us trail at Explore Park in Roanoke this past weekend. This elongated fall and gorgeous weather is perfect for outdoor exploration! #hiking #visitvbr #explorepark #roanokeva @recreation

I’m obsessed with this painting. It’s amazing on so many levels! Spotted at a local restaurant. Unfortunately I don’t know the artist’s name to tag them. Maybe someone will know and help me out? #art #painting #modernart

Nothing like a 4am alarm ⏰ upside: sunrise from the sky. #flight #travel #flightphotography

I recently discovered the dessert called Chocolate Charlotte and got it from our local bakery for my birthday. This was delish! #cakes #bakery #dessert

1-mile walk surrounded by Blue Ridge mountains with dining and lodging right along the shore. Abbott Lake is great for those looking for something low-key after a strenuous nearby hike, and it's wheelchair accessible. #peaksofotter #bedfordva #visitvbr buff.ly/3YwoWCw

This picture is probably more apt for a Monday than Friday but...How fascinating are the antique horse-drawn, glass-sided hearses?! This one is from c.1890 & was spotted on our recent visit to The Virginia Museum of Transportation. #antiques #history #transportation @vtmroanoke

Anyone else have a hankering for bringing fancy back? This china was the most widely used pattern on the Norfolk & Western Railway, used from 1922-1971. This is a far cry from the dining experience I have on the modern Amtraks, no offense to Amtrak. #railroadhistory #trains