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Virginia’s Manassas National Battlefield Park

by Paul Williams • October 24, 2014 • 0 Comments

Cannon at Manassas

Manassas, Virginia was an area of strategic importance during the American Civil War. Being 30 miles from the nation’s capital in Washington meant that both Confederate and Union armies were usually nearby. Two major Civil War battles took place on…

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Visiting Gettysburg National Military Park

by Paul Williams • September 18, 2014 • 1 Comment

Gettysburg_Blue_Ridge

Gettysburg, a small town in Pennsylvania, was the site of the most important battle of the American Civil War. The town today is a veritable Disneyland of history. Sure it’s over-commercialized, but it remains a spot worthy of a visit…

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Maryland’s Antietam National Battlefield

by Paul Williams • August 22, 2014 • 2 Comments

The Dunker Church at Antietam

The Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) is known as the bloodiest day in American History. With nearly 4,000 killed (including six generals) and 23,000 total casualties over these Maryland fields and woods, the battleground is a true testament to the intensity…

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Virginia’s Big Meadows Lodge on the Shenandoah

by Paul Williams • August 18, 2014 • 2 Comments

Big Meadows Lodge

When visiting Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, a great lodging option is the rustic Big Meadows Lodge.  It’s a perfect way to cap off a beautiful road trip down Skyline Drive or a hike along one of the Shenandoah’s many popular…

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Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive

by Paul Williams • August 11, 2014 • 3 Comments

The Shenandoah Valley

The narrow Shenandoah National Park winds along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western Virginia.  While the 105-mile Skyline Drive is the highlight of the park, there are also copious opportunities all kinds of outdoor activities, including hiking…

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Ohio’s Deer Creek State Park and Lodge

by Paul Williams • July 31, 2014 • 2 Comments

Deer-Creek-Hiking-Trail

Deer Creek State Park is a popular Ohio vacation destination about an hour southwest of Columbus. The park sports a 18-hole championship golf course, a nearly 1,300 acre lake with unlimited horsepower boating, and a 1,700 foot public swimming beach.…

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