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Cullison Park
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Cullison Park

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I was looking at maps and noted a small park in Shepherdstown, next to Rumsey Park. Cullison Park isn't big, it's not particularly visible, it's on the edge of town, but is a great treasure to check out. To find it, go through Old Town on German Street and turn onto Mills Road. Mills Road… Continue reading Cullison Park

Visiting Yankauer Nature Preserve
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Visiting Yankauer Nature Preserve

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Last month, we visited Stauffer's Marsh Nature Preserve in West Virginia, which led me to see that there were four preserves in the Eastern Panhandle, overseen by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. The Yankauer Nature Preserve sits about 6 miles out of Shepherdstown, WV. It is in Berkeley County, but it is closer to Shepherdstown… Continue reading Visiting Yankauer Nature Preserve

Walking History
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Walking History

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My mind is often curious to learn history. It can be hiking or walking, following paths till I am satisfied for another day. Those paths can be paved, brick, stones or dirt. If those walks cone with Civil War or Revolutionary War history, it's an even better day. Not every walk needs to be in… Continue reading Walking History

Boondocking Recipe: Denver Bacon Egg Scramble
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Boondocking Recipe: Denver Bacon Egg Scramble

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Yes, you can carry fresh eggs, but if you are going dry camping, and/or off-grid, freeze-dried eggs are your friend. Unlike the old freeze-dried eggs, these are not precooked. Just rehydrate and cook like fresh—just no worries about broken eggs or keeping it and the cheese cold. If you have refrigeration, use fresh eggs and… Continue reading Boondocking Recipe: Denver Bacon Egg Scramble

The Paved Walking Path of Alt 45
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The Paved Walking Path of Alt 45

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While we live in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, we live in the country (Shenandoah Junction is a place with platted streets, homes, churches, and an ancient, er, historical, post office—it is where two rail lines cross, one over the other, but has no stores). We sit between there and the historic town of Shepherdstown, which… Continue reading The Paved Walking Path of Alt 45