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
Tag: Eastern Panhandle
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)
Shepherdstown: River Front Park
The last time I visited Shepherdstown, West Virginia, was in 2003. During this visit to West Virginia, we had more time to explore. Kirk showed me around (he graduated from Shepherd University) and took me down to a favorite place of his back in the day. River Front Park, where Town Run Creek rushes down… Continue reading Shepherdstown: River Front Park