Downtown Harper's Ferry

Harper's Ferry and the Shenandoah Valley

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October 18th 2012
I made a side trip to Harpers Ferry, the famous historical town on the confluence of the Shenadoah and Potomac rivers. Its a fantastic place to visit and really is like a trip into the past. I then drove down through the Shenadoah Valley and did some hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Also visited some places I have to admit I'd never heard of before such as Harrisonburg and Winchester. I was ... read more

North America » United States » Virginia » Shenandoah National Park

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more