Saturday, May 18 was a long day. After exploring more C&O Canal I visited Antietam, MD. Continue reading
As reported Friday I stumbled upon a National Historical Park (NHP) along the Potomac River which led to others. Saturday I went hunting for more with mixed success. Continue reading
Yesterday I started westsouth around Baltimore. I didn’t want to waste a clear sky and 80+ forecast stuck in DC traffic and sweating my freckles off. As tends to happen with loose plans it didn’t take long. Serendipity spoke up just west of Frederick along MD-340 where MD-15 split south. Continue reading
1778 marked a milestone in the American Revolution. General Washington’s army left Valley Forge, PA regrouped. US history followed.
Fast forward 235 years. Valley Forge is a National Historical Park. Most original artifacts are long gone. Most buildings are period consistent reproductions. Still, it’s a place to go with things to see. So I paid a visit this week while en route to MD. Although getting there from MA involved covert strategy. Continue reading
I’ve been fond of road tripping since my earliest memories behind the wheel. Before putting a key in the ignition excitement began with the planning. Back in the day my arsenal of trip planning weapons was simple. I’d pore over road maps like studying for an exam. Maybe I was. Sometimes I got lost anyway. Yet always managed to find my way. So I guess I passed. Continue reading
The world stopped at 9:02am when the truck exploded. The death toll reached 168 men, women and children. April 19, 1995 seems like only yesterday. Yet ages ago. Such a tragedy. It raises so many questions. Continue reading
