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Walking Elmwood Cemetry’s History
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Walking Elmwood Cemetry’s History

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Just a short distance from Morgan's Grove Park is Elmwood Cemetery, just outside the historic town of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The cemetery is a worthy visit on the Civil War Trail, as it holds a Confederate Cemetery and a memorial to the men who died in Shepherdstown after the Battle of Antietam, who crossed the… Continue reading Walking Elmwood Cemetry’s History

First Day Hike: The Great Neighborhood
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First Day Hike: The Great Neighborhood

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When we were planning our move to West Virginia at the start of 2025, Kirk often said he hoped I wouldn't hate the summers there. I had been to the state twice in the cold of winter, but didn't quite understand how cold it would/could be. It's a frigid winter this year. Not deep and… Continue reading First Day Hike: The Great Neighborhood

Visiting Cacapon Resort State Park
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Visiting Cacapon Resort State Park

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Kirk, the youngest child, and I went out for a drive last weekend. I wanted to see Morgan County, the last county in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. We took 45 (Martinsburg Pike/ Shepherds Road from Shepherdstown, then got onto 9 (Hedgesville Road/Martinsburg Road) in Martinsburg, and headed to Hedgesville, home to Gourmet Goddess,… Continue reading Visiting Cacapon Resort State Park

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