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
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Local Adventures: Rumsey Park and Monument
When we moved to West Virginia, I was looking over the map at places that might count as "local adventures," and I saw the Rumsey Monument on the edge of Shepherdstown. Kirk was "it's not much to look at," but was basing that on 30+ years ago. I finally found time to visit Rumsey Park… Continue reading Local Adventures: Rumsey Park and Monument
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
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