My next and last National Park east of the Mississippi was to be Congaree in South Carolina. I saved this to last because I knew it to be very hot and humid, and I figured the later I waited, the cooler it would be. I plotted my course from my current location in Virginia to Congaree. I decided to take the scenic route south along the coast. I searched the National Park Service web site for places to camp on the way.
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| Potomac River off of the George Washington Memorial Pkwy Fort Washington in the distance |
My first stop was at Prince Williams Forest Park, a beautiful piedmont forest set aside for hiking and camping. I took a scenic drive and had lunch. But, it was still too early in the day for camping; so, I moved on. I then continued my trek through Maryland, into Washington DC. I'd considered exploring DC for the day, but decided to wait for another time. But, I did take the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway next to the Potomac River.
While doing my research, I was surprised to find a NPS site for camping just 13 miles from the White House, inside the beltway. Greenbelt Park provided a beautiful oasis of green for camping. When I come back to explore DC, this will make a great home base.
After a good nights sleep, I began my way onto the Delmarva Peninsula. So named for the states on that peninsula -- Delaware, Maryland, and VA (Virginia). Assateague Island, here I come!
originally posted 10/23/10
After a good nights sleep, I began my way onto the Delmarva Peninsula. So named for the states on that peninsula -- Delaware, Maryland, and VA (Virginia). Assateague Island, here I come!
originally posted 10/23/10
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