After a very warm spring, the temperature dropped this week. This morning, dry skies finally arrived, but it was 63* with a wind. Now, that is hiking weather to me. Ford and I were talking and decided that going on a short walk in the morning might be nice. We decided to do more of… Continue reading Local Adventures: WV Route 9 Bike Path (Bardane to Kearneysville)
Tag: Eastern Panhandle
Local Adventures: Sam Michaels Park Trails
Going through the parks in Jefferson County, in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia I saw Sam Michaels Park, which is a few miles from our place. It's a large community park, sitting between the towns of Shepherdstown and Charles Town. The vast park has a large community center, a fenced in dog park, soccer… Continue reading Local Adventures: Sam Michaels Park Trails
Local Adventures: James Hite Park Trail
I was poking around on Google Maps, looking to see what might be out there for local hikes, when I saw James Hite Park. I researched it and found it was a Jefferson County Park, tucked out in an area away from the busy life. It's actually decently close to our place in Shenandoah Junction,… Continue reading Local Adventures: James Hite Park Trail
Local Adventures: Morgan’s Grove Park Trail
I had noticed a park near Shepherdstown, WV while driving Kearneysville Pike (480). Morgan's Grove Park sits just before the light and junction of Potomac Farms Drive (Alt 45) with 480. There is a road into the park, which crosses part of the park. You can also turn at the light and there is a… Continue reading Local Adventures: Morgan’s Grove Park Trail
Local Adventures: WV Route 9 Bike Path (Charles Town Road to Bardane)
When we were looking at houses, we had traveled on Hwy 9 in the Eastern Panhandle, in Jefferson County. I noticed a paved trail and researched it. It is the WV Route 9 Bike Path. It's a couple miles from our place. Finally finding time, I got 2 of the boys to join me for… Continue reading Local Adventures: WV Route 9 Bike Path (Charles Town Road to Bardane)