Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Our spring break Appalachian Trail section hike ended in Harpers Ferry so we decided to spend a day at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Put on your comfortable shoes if you head here because you…
Spring Break 2012
Antietam National Battlefield
Antietam National Battlefield Park The Antietam National Battlefield honors those who fought in the bloodiest one day battle in United States History in which 23,000 soldiers were killed or wounded. Located in Maryland, we visited on…
Flight 93 National Memorial
Our family stopped at Flight 93 National Memorial when driving through Pennsylvania on our way home from our spring break Appalachian Trail backpacking trip. Located near the small town of Shanksville, this park serves to memorialize…
Part 4- Rocky Run to Harpers Ferry
Rocky Run Shelter to Gathland State Park and Harpers Ferry Total miles hiked 5.5/15 miles We all woke up refreshed to the beautiful weather and enjoyed hot chocolate and oatmeal. Our plan was to hike approximately…
Part 3- Free State Hiker Hostel to Rocky Run
Free State Hiker Hostel to Rocky Run Shelter Approximately 16.5 miles hiking We woke up warm and cozy inside the bunk room at the Free State Hiker Hostel. We bought some pop tarts for breakfast and…
Part 2- Free State Hiker Hostel
Ensign Cowell Shelter to Free State Hiker Hostel (This Hostel has since closed!) Only about 1 mile hiking. It was a cold night in our tents and no one wanted to get out of their sleeping…