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The Richmond Canal Walk
The Richmond Canal Walk is a 1.25-mile historic trail that follows a reconstructed portion of the James River and Kanawha Canal through...
Tim Murphy
Sep 30, 20175 min read
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Antietam National Battlefield
A dark shadow was cast over Sharpsburg, Maryland and Antietam Creek on September 17, 1862, when the armies of North and South clashed in...
Tim Murphy
Sep 28, 20178 min read
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Oatlands Plantation
Located outside of Leesburg, Virginia, along US 15 (National Scenic Byway), Oatlands Plantation stands stately, much like it did 200...
Tim Murphy
Sep 26, 20174 min read
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Ball's Bluff
An accidental engagement. Inexperienced Union leadership. A battle that changed the way war politics were conducted in the United States....
Tim Murphy
Sep 18, 20175 min read
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Town Profiles: Harper's Ferry
Located at the junction of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, and mere feet from the borders of Virginia and Maryland, the town of...
Tim Murphy
Sep 14, 20177 min read
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Trail Trials: Old Rag
In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, located just outside of Sperryville, VA, stands one of the most impressive and tallest peaks in...
Tim Murphy
Aug 10, 20173 min read
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Sky Meadows State Park
Last week I traveled to Delaplane, Virginia, to visit Sky Meadows State Park, a sprawling 1600-acres rich in history and surrounded by...
Tim Murphy
Jul 30, 20173 min read
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Gettysburg
Hi all! A couple weeks ago, I visited Gettysburg, PA, on the anniversary of the great Civil War battle that took place there 154 years...
Tim Murphy
Jul 16, 201711 min read
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Trail Trials: Sugarloaf Mountain
Located just outside of Dickerson, MD, Sugarloaf Mountain is arguably one of the most popular hiking destinations in the state. Its close...
Tim Murphy
Jun 25, 20172 min read
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Trail Trials: Weverton Cliff
Weverton Cliff is one the lesser-known hiking gems in the tri-state area of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Overlooking the...
Tim Murphy
Jun 22, 20172 min read
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