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Cunningham Falls Lower Trail
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Cunningham Falls Lower Trail

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Kirk and I had to go to Maryland, and the weather was perfect for a drive into the Catoctin Mountain. When we left, it was only 63 out, and it never got above 73. It's been in the high 80s to mid 90s since June, so this was so nice. We took I-81 to Maryland,… Continue reading Cunningham Falls Lower Trail

Local Adventures: Rumsey Park and Monument
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Local Adventures: Rumsey Park and Monument

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When we moved to West Virginia, I was looking over the map at places that might count as "local adventures," and I saw the Rumsey Monument on the edge of Shepherdstown. Kirk was "it's not much to look at," but was basing that on 30+ years ago. I finally found time to visit Rumsey Park… Continue reading Local Adventures: Rumsey Park and Monument

AT Hike: Keys Gap To Sweet Run State Park
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AT Hike: Keys Gap To Sweet Run State Park

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We got an early start, before 8 am, which made me happy. I spent far too many years in the "Start Late" slot due to the kids, but now I can get them going early, since they are teens... it is almost fun to make them wake up at 6 am. It was already 77°F,… Continue reading AT Hike: Keys Gap To Sweet Run State Park