We left Media, PA at 11:03 where the sun was shining and it was a lovely 64° heading to the Shenandoah National Park. Our first stop, after a lovely foray through the residential streets of Media, was my sister-in-law's mechanic, where we added air to Alex's tires. I question the overhaul at the RV dealership as our spare tire measured only 19 psi. Having just downloaded the owners manual, we know that the pressure should be 50 psi. Oh well, we still love our camper!
Our journey will include portions of a National Trail byway, which includes many historical sites including major Civil War battlefields. Our goal was to get to Matthew's Arm campground, but we did make a stop at Harper's Ferry Visitor Center because it was on our way. Beyond John Browns rebellion attempt the site was very strategic due to its location. Harper's Ferry went back and forth a couple of times between Union & Confederate forces....It's very close to the borders of three states- MD, WV, & VA and two rivers - Potomac & Shenandoah. There is a bus that runs into the old district from the Visitor Center and we waited for a short bit but decided our time was better spent getting to our destination before dark. We did sight something from the endangered list, something I've only seen recently at the Vermont State Capitol building....
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We arrive to Shenandoah National Park and set-up camp before dark. The campground is nice but there is no electrical or water hook-up which is new to us. We're learning more about Alex, what he can and can't do...he's really quite impressive.
I drove up the winding road and even from my position behind the wheel it was breathtaking. It reminded me of the drive along the California coast, where you are on the ledge are and nothing but rocks and ocean below. I was afraid of that drive and insisted that Wilson move inland, but this one didn't bother me. The trees give the impression of a soft carpet should we go over the cliff...or was it because I was driving?
Leave Media, PA at 11:03 am
Rte. 95S ► 695W ► 70 ► 340S
Gas purchased at Exxon - Circle K in Berryville, VA - $2.19/gal (although it's cheaper in Front Royal, VA, only a little bit further along)
Arrive Harper's Ferry 2:17 pm - Leave Harper's Ferry 2:50 pm (166 miles until this point)
Arrive Shenandoah National Park - Matthew's Arm Campground 4:57 pm
Total miles traveled - 232.31
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