RV Parks Visited

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See the magnificent sites we have seen

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National Parks and National Monuments
Date	Name	Description	View
June 2007	Yellowstone National Park	There is no description for this place of wonder and mystique.
July 2007	Mt. Rushmore National Monument	A very majestic and empowering place. Hint: get there early in the morning. Parking is free before the attendant comes on duty and not too many people. If you want to shop, you will have to wait.
June 2008	Golden Spike National Site	If you like trains or history, this is the place. These full size replicas are amazing.
June 2008	Arches National Park	Early morning is a good time to see this park. Cool and not too crowed. Not a lot of parking (especially for RVs) so get there early. If you like climbing hills and switchback roads, you will like this drive. If you want to see the arches, plan on walking the trails.
June 2008	Canyonlands National Park	This little know park is fabulous. We took an early morning drive through the northern end of the park. Not many amenities as this is not the main entrance, but the views are great. The entrance is about 30 miles from Moab Utah (and Arches NP). It is no Grand Canyon, but well worth the trip.
June 2008	Mesa Verde National Park	This is a very popular park, so get there early. You do not have to pay to get a close up look (See the Tree House). It is difficult to imagine these communities - where did they go?
May 2009	Ft. Sumter National Monument	My first stop on my quest to learn more about the Civil War. It is much smaller than I thought it would be, but then the top two stories are gone. A 30 minute boat ride from Charleston or the Patriots Point Navy Museum in Mt. Pleasant (easy bus ride from Mt. Pleasant KOA)
May 2009	Manassas Historical Battlefield	From the first shot to the first major engagement. My next stop was Manassas. Here took place the first full scale battle between the Army of Virginia and the Army of the Potomac. Before the battle, all the generals thought this would be a short war. What they got was a picture of what was to come for the next 4 years. No one was ready for the carnage. This hallowed ground is well worth seeing. It was a wet cool morning and we had only a couple of hours. We spent our time at the main battle site and the visitors center. You can walk many trails or take an auto-tour to see more of the battle ground.
May 2009	Gettysburg National Military Park	The battle that turned the tied. The Confederates felt a win here would end the war. Instead, they lost and the war went on for 2 more years. This battle was the "high water mark" for the south. There are many ways to see the park. You can take a bus tour (not recommended) or guided or self-guided tour in your own vehicle. We purchased a CD and took the Self Guided Audio Tour. Once you master turning your CD on and off without loosing your place, it is a great way to visit the park. Plan on a minimum of 2 and 1/2 hours. To see everything, plan a couple of days. While you can drive the park in your RV, it is not recommended - on a busy day, parking will be a problem.
May 2009	Antietam National Battlefield	Nine months before Gettysburg, the Confederate Army was on the move north following a string of victories. Just outside Sharpsburg Maryland the two armies clashed once again. This time, at the end of the day, the Union soldiers held the field. But, who really won? On the ground lay 23,000 Americans dead or wounded. This is the site of the bloodiest single day in the American Civil War. Now quiet hills and fields, memorializes those who fought here.
May 2009	Harpers Ferry National Historical Park	Harpers Ferry played a unique role in American History. It was a focal point for commerce with its two railroads, the C&O Canal, and two major rivers (the Potomac and the Shenandoah). It is probably most know for John Brown's attack on slavery. The key industry at the time was the US Armory and Arsenal (vital to either side who possess it). It was also the site of the largest surrender of Federal troops during the war.
May 2009	Appomattox Court House National Historical Park	Commonly know as the Surrender Site. On April 9,1865 Robert I. Lee, commanding general of the Army of the Northern Virginia, surrendered his men to Ulysses S. Grant, general-in-chief of all United States Forces. Three days later, the men of the Northern Virginia Army marched before the Union Army and laid down their flags, stacked their weapons, and then headed for home. For them, the war was over. In the days to follow, all Confederate soldiers laid down their arms and the war was over at last.
May 2009	Shenandoah National Park	The Shenandoah National Park is part of the famous Skyline Drive and Appalachian Trail. It is a 109 mile long drive through the Appalachian Mountains. You will need plenty of time for the drive as the speed limit is 35 mph (if that). You will see wildlife and magnificent scenery. Driving your RV - watch out for the tunnel - 12' clearance.