Apr 30, 2008 - Ft. Meade, MD, to Thurmont, MD

A short drive north brought us to our dealer's service center to complete the last of our warranty repairs - all minor - before we begin the next leg of our adventure. And, as an added bonus, the overnight rate was great - free! (We spent the night on their lot) Ollie enjoyed chasing his toys in the large field next door.

Sep 13, 2007 - Cunningham Falls State Park, MD

Today was a day off from school for Sydney and Jordan (Jewish New Year!), which meant that we could spend the entire day hanging out with them and Lori. After much discussion the night before, we decided a day outside picnicing and hiking was in order. We drove about an hour north to Cunningham State Park in Thurmont, Maryland. The weather has finally cooled off a bit and it was much less humid than it has been. It was a cloudless day and a perfect temperature for hiking. Before leaving for the park we had printed out 7 different geocache...

Aug 30, 2007 - Catoctin Mountain National Park

This afternoon we ran down to Maryland to the Catoctin Mountain National Park. This small park in the Manocacy Mountains was originally settled by Scotch-Irish and German settlers in the 1700's. Over the years the area has been used by loggers and charcoal makers. Tannerys also sprung up over the area. One famous industry in the area was whiskey. Stills sprang up in the woods during prohibition with the largest being the Blue Blazes. When it was raided in 1929 the Sheriff found eighteen 500 gallon barrels at the still. In the 1930's the...

Jul 6, 2007 - Cunningham Falls, MD

Camping at Cunningham Falls State Park Friday, July 6th, 2007 through Sunday, July 8th, 2007 In attendance: Susie McMahon Rick Friday: Reunion dinner at Dolly's Saturday: Berry picking (cherries, black raspberries, and blueberries) Swimming at the quarry Reunion dinner at Saint Anne's Sunday: Church Pack and leave