by Melanie McManus | Aug 26, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
Today’s destination was Doncaster State Forest. But first, last night. My campsite at Goose Bay is nice. I’m tucked among a gazillion RVs whose owners aren’t around. The bay is so pretty (see photo), but my tent is in a site right by huge spotlights. That bothered me...
by Melanie McManus | Aug 27, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
Today’s goal was Lantana Drive, some 18 miles (29 km) away. Maura was going to pick me up at 4 p.m. at Budget Car Rental, where I was dropping off my car. To make sure I’d be there in time, I arranged a 7:30 a.m. Lyft ride from Doncaster State Forest. I prayed the car...
by Melanie McManus | Aug 28, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals, Washington DC
Today’s goal was Oxon Hill Manor. We’re still battling horribly hot temps, so that was a bummer. But I’m trying to think of it as another day down. Maura shuttled me to my start at Lantana Drive. I got going at 8:11 a.m. But while the morning was...
by Melanie McManus | Aug 29, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals, Washington DC
Today’s goal was Fort Bunker Hill, part of D.C.’s Circle Forts. I was excited because John was coming with. He’s Andy’s dad, and Andy is our daughter Maura’s boyfriend. Maura dropped us off at Oxon Hill Manor, where I’d ended...
by Melanie McManus | Aug 30, 2021 | Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals, Washington DC
Today’s goal was the southern end of Glover Archbold Park, which would conclude the bulk of my Circle Forts exploration. I took the Metro back to Fort Bunker Hill, then continued on from my stopping point yesterday. It was another hot, humid day. I’m counting down the...