Morgan's Grove Park sits between our home and Shepherdstown, WV. A quiet spot to sit under the trees. Or to take a leg stretching hike around the park on its trail. There's also another part of the park to explore - the ample history of the Revolutionary War and Civil War. I had missed a… Continue reading Visiting Morgan’s Grove Park For The History
Tag: Dayhiking
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park: Stonewall Jackson Death Shrine
While driving across Virginia along I-95, I saw a sign for "Stonewall Jackson Death Site" on the highway. It's about 35 miles away from Richmond, VA. I mean, are you going to pass that up? I've learned not to pass up on a chance if you have time. Chances are, you won't get back to… Continue reading Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park: Stonewall Jackson Death Shrine
Cunningham Falls Lower Trail
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
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
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