Today we drove out to Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. We went up there once before, in the spring, but it was pretty dry and brown then--and we seem to have approached the park from the wrong side--so we never saw the historic town, or a great view of the river, or really any other of the remarkable things about the area.
This time, we did it right! The weather was crisp and beautiful, the leaves were all turning, and there was plenty to see and do. Harper's Ferry is significant in innumerable ways (the Park Service has identified at least six major historical themes that run through the area), and we love any opportunity to interact with the past that way. Today we saw lots of fun old buildings, an apple cider demonstration, and some breathtaking views of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. And aside from buying pie and coffee and some local West Virginia honey, the experience was otherwise free.
This time, we did it right! The weather was crisp and beautiful, the leaves were all turning, and there was plenty to see and do. Harper's Ferry is significant in innumerable ways (the Park Service has identified at least six major historical themes that run through the area), and we love any opportunity to interact with the past that way. Today we saw lots of fun old buildings, an apple cider demonstration, and some breathtaking views of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. And aside from buying pie and coffee and some local West Virginia honey, the experience was otherwise free.
The Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers converge here
Through the trees, you can see the railroad bridge over the rivers
Some old stone ruins we found along the road on the way out 
Some information we picked up for Matt ...apparently abolitionist John Brown was known for his beard
We found a place to get hot apple pie ala mode 
A back view of some of the houses and shops
Matt along the railroad
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