by Melanie McManus | Sep 17, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
I was feeling pretty good about today’s trip to Frostburg. First, yesterday’s long hike had gone well, with one exception. I’m starting to feel some pains in my right leg that are reminiscent of the leg issues I had on the Natchez Trace earlier this year. I...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 18, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
Today’s trek to the Meadow Mountain Overlook was actually on the itinerary for tomorrow. Here’s what happened today, which will affect my entire experience of the Easter Continental Divide Loop (ECDL) of the Potomac Heritage Trail. Disclosure: This post contains...
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...
by Melanie McManus | Sep 22, 2021 | Maryland, Pennsylvania, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
My trek to Meyersdale today could be considered a loss. But I’m choosing to view it as a win. The forecast called for rain starting last night around 4 or 5 p.m., and not ending until tomorrow morning. Storms were also predicted for the early afternoon. None of this...
