Antietam NB

The Bloodiest Day in American History--Hope for Freedom

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

22  Apr 1996

We toured this park today. Such a feeling of dread when you are here. We learned why this battle took place and the way it changed the course of the Civil war.

NPS Website

Our 35th NPS Unit

Harpers Ferry NHP

Step Back in Time

A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, is like stepping into the past.  Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and battlefields. Spend a day or a weekend.  We have something for everyone, so come and discover Harpers Ferry!

22 Apr 1996
So much to see and do here. With all the history of this area we will be making a return trip to continual exploring.

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Our 34th NPS Unit

Appalachian NST

Footpath for the People

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,180+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.

15 July 2014
Got to take a short hike on the trail in Shenandoah NP

7 Sept 2012
Got to take a hike on the trail in the Great Smokies NP

22 Apr 1996
We will never hike the whole trail but we can do a few hikes when ever it corresponds with a Park site. We did that at Harpers Ferry.

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Our 33rd NPS Unit