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Mountaineer Mile

Settling into my new state I call home and I saw the governor of West Virginia has a new initiative. Well, he actually has several great new initiatives, all for better health of his citizens. One of the coolest things passed this year was West Virginia becoming the first state to ban all artificial coloring.… Continue reading Mountaineer Mile

Hiking

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

Hiking

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)

Hiking · Travel

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