Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:27 pmI think the key here is Honeymoon. This is the starter of your marriage and supposed to be the best time. Ask your wife what she wants to do here before making plans! Surprises never work out to your advantage.
I have done some stuff by Dolly Sods, West Virginia which is Class 3 and 4 as an off trail bushwhack when I was in college. It was pretty and nice but it doesn't stand out as one of my best moments. It wasn't a place I would take my wife for romance either. Not trying to bash my hometown area (grew up in Maryland and spent many years hiking in West Virginia and Maryland) , but you can do better even with low income.
Though some of this might not be Class 3 or 4 or specifically in Maryland, Pennslyvania, or West Virginia, here are some other cool ideas.
Lower grade local adventures-
1)Luray, Virginia-Shenandoahs-VA
2)Seneca Rocks State Park-Canaan Valley-WV
3)Rocky Gap Sate Park-Maryland
4)Snowshoe, WV
5)Laurel Highlands, PA
Higher grade adventures
1)The Great Range Traverse (Adirondacks)-Multiple summits, scrambly thrilling sections, and you grab the highest peak in New York. Plus many of nice romantic hotels in Lake Placid (or cheap stays if you are struggling)
2)The Presidential Traverse (White Mountains)-No class 3 or 4 stuff but great scenery and lots of summits. Plus many of nice romantic hotels in North Conway (or cheap stays if you are struggling in Twin Mountain)
3)Grandfather Mountain (North Carolina)-Lots of scrambling on a well known mountain. Plus many of nice romantic hotels in Boone (or cheap stays if you are struggling)
4)If you are willing put down some money-Go west (guided course up Rainier in summer)(Colorado-Longs Peak, Mount Sneffels, etc.)
5)If you REALLY WANT TO IMPRESS her-Pico de Orizaba (Mexico; 3rd highest in North America) That will be make your honeymoon stand real tall!!!!!!
Remember this is your honeymoon and you want to create positive memories that can last a lifetime. Having a well known peak in your honeymoon treat will be something the both of you can always looks back. It will make a difference in your marriage for years to come.
I have done some stuff by Dolly Sods, West Virginia which is Class 3 and 4 as an off trail bushwhack when I was in college. It was pretty and nice but it doesn't stand out as one of my best moments. It wasn't a place I would take my wife for romance either. Not trying to bash my hometown area (grew up in Maryland and spent many years hiking in West Virginia and Maryland) , but you can do better even with low income.
Though some of this might not be Class 3 or 4 or specifically in Maryland, Pennslyvania, or West Virginia, here are some other cool ideas.
Lower grade local adventures-
1)Luray, Virginia-Shenandoahs-VA
2)Seneca Rocks State Park-Canaan Valley-WV
3)Rocky Gap Sate Park-Maryland
4)Snowshoe, WV
5)Laurel Highlands, PA
Higher grade adventures
1)The Great Range Traverse (Adirondacks)-Multiple summits, scrambly thrilling sections, and you grab the highest peak in New York. Plus many of nice romantic hotels in Lake Placid (or cheap stays if you are struggling)
2)The Presidential Traverse (White Mountains)-No class 3 or 4 stuff but great scenery and lots of summits. Plus many of nice romantic hotels in North Conway (or cheap stays if you are struggling in Twin Mountain)
3)Grandfather Mountain (North Carolina)-Lots of scrambling on a well known mountain. Plus many of nice romantic hotels in Boone (or cheap stays if you are struggling)
4)If you are willing put down some money-Go west (guided course up Rainier in summer)(Colorado-Longs Peak, Mount Sneffels, etc.)
5)If you REALLY WANT TO IMPRESS her-Pico de Orizaba (Mexico; 3rd highest in North America) That will be make your honeymoon stand real tall!!!!!!
Remember this is your honeymoon and you want to create positive memories that can last a lifetime. Having a well known peak in your honeymoon treat will be something the both of you can always looks back. It will make a difference in your marriage for years to come.
