Tag Archives: Shenandoah River

Loudoun Heights Trail (Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park, WV)

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Civil War Series – In September 1862, Confederate General “Stonewall” Jackson used Loudoun Heights as a staging ground for the bombardment of the picturesque—but also strategic—town of Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia. Today, remnants of the Civil War have mostly … Continue reading →

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Visitor Center to Lower Town Trail Loop (Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, WV)

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Civil War Series – The importance of Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia in influencing the course of American history is hard to overstate. This picturesque town, situated at the confluence of two rivers in a majestic valley, played host to … Continue reading →

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Murphy-Chambers Farm Loop (Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park, WV)

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Civil War Series – Three years after John Brown’s ill-fated raid at Harper’s Ferry, violence again struck this strategically-located town, situated at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers in present-day West Virginia. The year was 1862, and … Continue reading →

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Veach Gap Trail (George Washington National Forest, VA)

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Revolutionary War Series – The Veach Gap Trail is a quality hike leading up the eastern flank of Virginia’s Massanutten Mountain, nearby Shenandoah’s quieter and oft-forgotten brother. While covering 1,100 feet in elevation gain, the 3.5-mile ascent is gradual … Continue reading →

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Shenandoah River Loop (Shenandoah River State Park, VA)

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Situated in the heart of Shenandoah Valley, northern Virginia’s Shenandoah River State Park is an oft-forgotten destination in a heavily-trafficked area. While lacking the heights of nearby Shenandoah National Park or Massanutten Mountain, a tangle of hiking and biking routes … Continue reading →

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