Over 4th of July weekend 2025, we crossed off two big milestones together—our 26th U.S. state (Virginia) and our 26th National Park. It was a bit of a trek to fit in for a weekend, but absolutely worth it for another East Coast adventure filled with mountain views, waterfalls, and easy, rewarding hikes. CAMPING On our 6 hour drive from South Carolina to Virginia, we decided to car camp at a Cracker Barrel in Harrisonburg, VA. This was only a couple minutes off the direct rout