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
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Walking History
My mind is often curious to learn history. It can be hiking or walking, following paths till I am satisfied for another day. Those paths can be paved, brick, stones or dirt. If those walks cone with Civil War or Revolutionary War history, it's an even better day. Not every walk needs to be in… Continue reading Walking History
The Paved Walking Path of Alt 45
While we live in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, we live in the country (Shenandoah Junction is a place with platted streets, homes, churches, and an ancient, er, historical, post office—it is where two rail lines cross, one over the other, but has no stores). We sit between there and the historic town of Shepherdstown, which… Continue reading The Paved Walking Path of Alt 45
Walking History: Shepherdstown Battle
In my walking history, a lesser-known battle is the Battle of Shepherdstown, which happened two days after Antietam, in Maryland. As the Confederate Army crossed back into West Virginia at Boteler's Ford over the Potomac River, the Union Army followed. The Union could have severely hurt the Confederates, but it faltered due to bad leadership.… Continue reading Walking History: Shepherdstown Battle
Visiting Morgan’s Grove Park For The History
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