by Melanie McManus | Aug 1, 2022 | Hiking, Stories
Read This Article, Published in the Star Tribune My quest to hike all 11 National Scenic Trails hit a snag when I started my thru-hike of NST #5: the Potomac Heritage Trail. It was March 2020 and … I’m sure you know where this is going. The COVID-19...
by Melanie McManus | Aug 24, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
This afternoon I hiked from Dynard Elementary School to Leonardtown, Maryland, and I couldn’t have been more excited. Because I’m back on the PHT, baby! In my previous post, dated March 18, 2020, I’d arrived in Leonardtown just six days into what was to be a...
by Melanie McManus | Aug 25, 2021 | Maryland, Potomac Heritage Trail 2020-21, Trail Journals
Today’s destination was Capt. Billy’s Crab House. Thanks to my Lyft driver last night (Charlene), I learned I could schedule a ride. So I scheduled one for 8:15 at Capt. Billy’s, to be shuttled back to Dynard Elementary. I got there plenty early, so I had time to...
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...
