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Going to the Grand Canyon was one of the first times we saw the real West. It inspired us to explore further, leading to an 18-day, 4,800 mile trek later on.

Chris

Chris Estes pretending to write novels and study the neat things in Shenandoah Valley, but mostly sits around and complains.

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Jenn

Jenn Rigger lives in the Shenandoah Valley and works for the federal government.

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Wright Brothers Memorial Kite Festival

The Wright Brothers Memorial at Kill Devil Hills, NC, hosts an annual festival with astonishingly imaginative and LARGE kites.

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