Roddy Road Park and Covered Bridge…read more 7885 Roddy Creek Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788 everyday, sunrise to dusk a restroom inside the building accessible for strollers and wheelchairs Free! Limited space open parking spot at the lot next to the park. ℹ recreater.com A beautiful park next to Owens Creek that adjacent to the famous covered bridge on Thurmont area, Roddy Road Covered Bridge. The park itself has covered bench, smaller playground with swings, grasses area for playing or dogs walkers or restroom pitstops. Check out the National Parks standard restrooms while you're there, and be amazed how clean it is. The park also gives a close-up opportunities to see the covered bridge for a detailed exploration. The Roddy Road Covered Bridge is the 1st stop if you're traveling north to Frederick from Emmitsburg, the othet next two covered bridge are here is you are curious or in the area: 1. Loys Station Covered Bridge, Old Frederick Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD. 2. Historic Utica Covered Bridge, 7720 Uttica Rd, Thurmont, MD. Check out the path going to the Owens Creek while you're there and get a closer look at the covered bridge in person and experience while cars crossing through the bridge. #roddyroadpark #roddyroadcoveredbridge #thurmontmd #preservefootprints

Roddy Road is one of a cluster of three covered bridges in Frederick County so you can visit all…read morethree in one trip quite easily. If you're traveling from the south, this is Stop 3. Stop 1: Utica Covered Bridge, 7720 Utica Rd, Thurmont, MD Drive 11 minutes to Stop 2. Stop 2: Loys Station Covered Bridge, Old Frederick Road, Rocky Ridge, MD Drive 9 minutes to Stop 3. Stop 3: Roddy Road Covered Bridge, Roddy Road, Thurmont, MD On the way from Stop 2 to Stop 3, you navigate through a quiet residential neighborhood where practically all of the homes decorate for Christmas so going around that time of year you get to catch the decor. There's plenty of parking, covered benches, grassy areas to walk dogs, and opportunities to see the bridge up close. Because it's an active road, the occasional car does pass through. The structure is in great condition and the ground is solid. There's a signpost explaining its history and a creek below. Expect to spend no more than 15-20 minutes unless you plan to have a meal on the benches or have dawdling kids. Come earlier in the day than dusk to get a better experience!

Tony and I stopped while in Hancock, MD at the C&O Canal Visitor's Center along the Potomac River…read more There was a sign on the road directing you to the parking lot and trail. Just be careful, due to numerous cyclist and walkers. We strolled past Canal Lock 52 to the Tonoloway Creek Aqueduct. It was amazing to see the thick rock facing of the cliff area and you can see the rocks in the river bottom. Free to enjoy this lovely historical location. Plenty of walking and signage to read and learn about the past. The aqueduct truly is a piece of Artwork!!! If in the area check it out!!!

Sky Stage, please remain in Frederick! This amazing outdoor arts/cultural venue is such a unique…read moreway to bring the community together. I've been to two events here in the last few months and I hope the owner extends this space beyond July as their website states. What started as a burned-down building in need of repair was turned into an amazing outdoor space that feels natural, intimate and inviting for small events. From comedy to poetry readings, yoga, to art - this space is really special and if you're in the Frederick area it's worth checking out. There's plenty of free or low-cost parking nearby and it's also around the corner from great restaurants and Carroll Creek so the location couldn't be better.

Love this unique venue! We were invited to a client appreciation happy hour and really loved the…read morespace! It's so simple yet the vibe is very cool. The space allows for so many interesting events to take place. They host salsa dancing, drum circles, yoga, and many many other things. The living trellis inside is amazing!! The only reason I didn't give it five stars, because I did truly love it, was the lack of a bathroom. There are signs pointing to the "restrooms" but it was simply your average Porta potty. I think having the nicer mobile bathrooms that a lot of outdoor wedding venues use would add so much functionality to the space.

Tony and I was driving towards Fort Frederick State Park from having lunch. We saw sign for C&O…read moreCanal Lock Dam#5 and Lockhouse. On the other side of Potomac River is WV It's a free park to enjoy for viewing scenery! There is plenty of parking. Free to enjoy! People were there hiking, biking, fishing...I guess you can swim there is no signage saying you can't. Only a sign saying no alcohol It's a beautiful area with Great open river views! Highly Recommend

This marker is located on Washington Street near the center of the town of Berkeley Springs and in…read morefront of the Berkeley Springs State Park. The marker reads, "Centennial Time Capsule. This official West Virginia Centennial Time Capsule was dedicated October 12, 1963 as Morgan County's contribution to the State's Centennial celebration. It contains historical documents, personal messages to be distributed in 2063." There is street parking adjacent. [Review 15545 overall, 1049 of 2021, number 44 in West Virginia.]

Located at the bottom of the hill between Berkeley Springs WV and Hancock MD at the foot of the…read morePotomac River bridge. This marker points out the border between the two states with some factual information about each. The marker has the WV seal on both sides. It reads, "Maryland. Named for Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of Charles I, who gave a royal charter to Cecil Calvert, second Lord Baltimore, 1632. First settled at Saint Mary's City in 1634. It is one of the thirteen original colonies." And on the other side, "West Virginia. Morgan County. 'The Mountain State'--western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the French and Indian War, 1754-1763." There is nowhere to stop on this side of the road. [Review 15553 overall - 48 in West Virginia - 1057 of 2021.]

The Maryland Challenge is a 41.5 mile hike on the entire Maryland portion of the Appalachian Trail…read morein 1 day. It begins at Pen Mar Park (MD/PA border) and ends in Harpers Ferry (MD/WV border). It's rough, but you'll be proud to have pushed yourself to your limits. I found that I went into this thinking I knew a lot of things that turned out not to be true. Some examples: (1) I thought I wouldn't get blisters since I didn't get any when I ran a marathon. (I now believe it's not possible to walk 41 miles without getting blisters.) (2) I thought the difference between mile 21 and mile 41 would be like the difference between getting stabbed once and getting stabbed twice - both would hurt, but there wouldn't be much of a difference between the two. (I now see that the last few miles take things to a whole new level.) (3) I thought my daily runs would be adequate preparation. (I now see that it would have been better to run in those barefoot sneakers, since the trail is littered with sharp 6-inch rocks that stab your feet every time you misstep.) As far as logistics, I do have a few pointers: (1) It's important to plan your start time so that you finish the downhill section of the hike before dark (about mile 35). There's a lot of sharp rocks to stab your feet, not to mention that you don't want to trip off the side of the slope. We hiked in May, and we started at about 4:45AM. (2) There is plenty of water. You shouldn't need to carry more than 1.5 liters at any one time if you have a water filter. If you don't, there's tap water at a few locations, including the original Washington Monument (mile 21) and Gathland State Park (mile 30). We hiked in May (65-70 degrees) with 2.5 liters per person, and didn't need to fill up until the Washington Monument. (Although the sun set a half hour earlier since we hiked in May, I preferred hiking in the cool weather, which meant we had to stop for water less often.) (3) There's plenty of overnight parking across the street from Pen Mar Park (free), and if you're willing to pay $10, you can park at the Amtrak station in Harpers Ferry (about 50 feet from the bridge between Maryland and West Virginia). If you're trying to save $10, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is 0.60 of a mile from the Amtrak station, and they'll let you park there for free on the weekends if you call ahead. (4) I recommend hiking from Pen Mar Park to Harpers Ferry, because of the thankfully flat tow path in the last 3 miles. However, Pen Mar Park doesn't allow camping. We ended up sleeping in the parking lot across from Pen Mar, by putting down the car seats so that we could set up sleeping pads, sleeping bags, and pillows. This was more comfortable than I expected, and made things logistically easier the next day. Good luck!

Along US-219 near the center of Peterstown, this marker points out a historic find. There is some…read moreroom to pull over if the traffic is light. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "Home of the Jones Diamond. An alluvial diamond weighing 34.48 carats, largest to date found in North America, was discovered here in April 1928 by William P. "Punch" Jones and his father, Grover C. Jones Sr., while pitching horseshoes in the home yard of Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Jones. "Punch" was later killed in combat during World War Two. Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Jones still retain ownership of the diamond." The marker was erected in 1970. When the stone was found, it was initially mistaken for quartz and the family kept it in a cigar box for 14 years until a geologist at Virginia Tech confirmed its authenticity in 1942, leading to its display at the Smithsonian Institution. The 34.48-carat diamond was sold at Sotheby's in 1984 for over $74,000 to a buyer in Asia and remains the largest alluvial diamond ever found in North America. An alluvial diamond is a natural diamond that has been eroded from its original volcanic source and transported by water over time to settle in places like riverbeds. Mrs. K. was not interested in stopping today to see if perhaps there were others. [Review 576 of 2025 - 160 in West Virginia - 24137 overall]