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Luray Caverns
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Luray Caverns

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If you drive I-81, you have definitely passed the (many) signs for Luray Caverns as you enter Virginia. And who doesn't love a good tourist trap, am I right? Kirk and I took the boys down to Luray to visit it this past weekend. It's definitely a good tourist trap, with museums and the requisite… Continue reading Luray Caverns

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