- The Magic of St Paul Virginia
When I started this page, I promised to write about places that speak to the soul, or pluck the proverbial “heart strings”. It’s time to talk about St. Paul Virginia. This place is special. Of course I captured some aerial views that you can find on my YouTube Channel here. We checked into the Western… Read more: The Magic of St Paul Virginia - The Magic of Downtown Elkin, NC
A short while back, my wife (@NCMomAdventures) was invited to highlight the Carolina Experience property “Three Trails”, in downtown Elkin North Carolina. We had a short list of activities to do in this town that rests along the Yadkin river. I recently wrote a post here, if you are looking for something to do in… Read more: The Magic of Downtown Elkin, NC - The Magic of Conveyor Belt Sushi
Having just published the “Top 5 Places Family Friendly Restaurants in the Triangle”, I’m taking a moment to reflect on a few things. So many people and websites are wrong about what makes a restaurant family friendly. My kids need to move. It doesn’t need to be a lot, but they specifically thrive in situations… Read more: The Magic of Conveyor Belt Sushi - Hello World!
You may have noticed by now that the site posts are divided into 2 major categories. One is meant to provide information and drive traffic to the site (Posts), while this journal is a place for me to speak openly about our experiences traveling all over the country in pursuit of adventure. Sometimes this may… Read more: Hello World!

Views from Above. Moments that Matter.
Welcome to Over The Map—a collection of real stories, honest reviews, and unforgettable family adventures across North Carolina and beyond.
From charming hidden beach towns to massive waterparks, to stunning mountain views. Every photo and video you see here is our original work.
📍 Real places. 🎥 Real reels. 🧭 Real memories.
