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...
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...