Sharing with Fences and Willy Nilly Friday, |
2. Cedar Creek and Belle Grove have closed their museums but so far the trails off Claven Lane are still open. I've never seen that area busy except for special events, so I went there to walk. No one else was there so social distancing was easy.
3. The grass is bright green now and the redbud trees are in bloom. When I entered the woods by the Eighth Vermont Monument I found large patches of bluebells!
Friday Bliss and Flowers. |
4. I've posted pictures of the 8th Vermont Monument before. It commemorates the Vermont soldiers who fought at the 1864 Battle of Cedar Creek and suffered heavy casualties in this area.
It was on private property in 2009 when I visited it on a tour. Since then it has become part of the National Historic Park and is open to the public.
Occasionally a living history event is held here.
5. Let us step out of the woods and onto the field. Now we're on one of the "Morning Attack Trails." These are basically mowed trails in the fields that were farmed until the Park Service acquired them a few years ago. There are interpretive signs to guide you.
You can see Interstate 81 but you can also see the north end of the Massanutten Range.
Skywatch Friday. |
On October 17, General Jubal Early sent John Gordon, Jed Hotchkiss, and others to Signal Knob in order to survey the Union positions along Cedar. Upon reaching the top, they met an “inspiring panorama” including a perfect view of the Union army below. Early knew that his smaller force had to know exactly where the Union weak points were, if they were to have any hope of success.
Beautiful spring views - thank you for sharing Linda. Sending you loving greetings & wishing you sunny Easter days ❤︎
ReplyDelete...Linda you have so much more color that we have, it's wonderful to see. Thanks for stopping by, stay safe on your outings.
ReplyDeleteJá se sente a chegada da Primavera.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e tenha uma Santa Páscoa.
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Hello, beautiful captures of the redbuds and bluebells. The views are gorgeous. Have a happy day and weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your walk through these lovely pictures.
ReplyDeletePlaces to go these days where one can walk in nature and not be overrun by people are great. This looks very interesting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spring and wonderful landscapes.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter.
Greetings from far away Poland.
Lovely redbuds and bluebells. It's so good to see the brown turning to green everywhere. Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteFascinating history. You're fortunate to have the trails open, and uncrowded. A perfect place to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see all the blooms!
ReplyDeleteI been wanting to go Shiloh National Military Park (the visitor center is closed, but the park itself is still open). But we are under a 'necessary travel only' rule, and Shiloh is in Tennessee, and I am afraid my Mississippi car tag might attract attention from law enforcement. But I just might try to go. I do not see why travel is restricted if everyone stays in their own car!
Happy Easter
Interesting history. Thanks for sharing your walk. stay safe.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
ReplyDeleteI think the Redbud has got to be my favourite for most beautiful shrub!
ReplyDeleteBom poder caminhar, me enkanto com tanta beleza.
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