by admin | Sep 9, 2019 | Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Blog, Maryland Mountain Travel Blog
170 miles – 6-8 hours to drive or 2 days to visit the byway.The Historic National Road stands for adventure, freedom and exploration. A ribbon of roadway from the Chesapeake Bay to the mighty Allegheny Mountains, it is the road that built the nation. Today, you...
by admin | Sep 9, 2019 | Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Blog, Maryland Mountain Travel Blog
Originally built to move goods from Washington DC to the west, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal is now a hub of recreational activity, with hiking, biking, bird watching, horse-back riding and more. Williamsport, MD is its geographical center, and visitors here can...
by admin | Sep 9, 2019 | Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Blog, Maryland Mountain Travel Blog
The “Bloodiest Single-day of Battle” of the Civil War took place at Antietam, near Sharpsburg. Park living history programs at Antietam National Battlefield provide a glimpse into the lives of Civil War soldiers. Learn about Civil War medicine at the Pry...
by admin | May 3, 2019 | Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Blog, West Virginia Mountain Travel Blog
Blackwater Falls State Park is one of the most photographed areas around the state. The falls are part of the Blackwater River, which has amber colored water plunging five stories and twisting through an 8-mile-long gorge. There are numerous lookout points to view not...
by admin | Feb 12, 2019 | Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Blog, Virginia Mountain Travel Blog
The Shenandoah National Park, just outside of Front Royal, includes breathtaking sights such as the Skyline Drive, part of the Appalachian Trail, many stunning waterfalls, incredible views, and a theater of fascinating wildlife. When the state of Virginia amassed...
by admin | Feb 11, 2019 | Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Blog, Virginia Mountain Travel Blog
The Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus was developed in 1984 from an abandoned Norfolk and Western Railway line, known as the “Creeper”. Its elevation from Abindon, VA and adjacent town starts at 2,040 feet and stretches over 34 miles to its highest point...
