by Melanie McManus | Sep 19, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
Today’s destination: Deep Creek Lake State Park. I slept great last night in my wooden aerie. I heard the usual birds and bugs at night, but no mammals or humans or even cars. It was such a quiet night! The temps were nice and cool, too. I woke this morning to a...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 20, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
On the itinerary today: a road walk to Hoyes Run, which is a stone’s throw from the popular Youghiogheny River, or the Yough (Yock), as locals call it. The day dawned sunny and cool – perfect conditions. I headed out from Deep Creek Lake State Park by 8:30 a.m. and...
