For a Nebraska farm boy who likes road trips it’s fun to now live in the epicenter of tourist destinations. Like twelve numbers on a clock, we can drive in any direction and hit major landmarks in less than a 2 hour drive: downtown D.C. (5 o’clock), Baltimore (2:30), Annapolis (4:00), and Gettysburg (12:00) are all places we are now familiar.
But yesterday (under the threat of rain that dampened the fireworks prospects) my wife and I loaded up the family and drove west to explore 9 o’clock. We eventually ended up in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Appalachian mountains where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers converge at Harpers Ferry National Park in West Virginia. This was the spot where many say the Civil War began (John Brown’s raid).
Our overcast day was spent enjoying our destination (Harpers Ferry) but also enjoying the tree-canopied roads and historic sites, bridges, and rivers stumbled upon as we traveled west. It was a great way to spend the fourth of July. Here are some pictures from the day.
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Tony Reinke 
Dude!!! Amazing pics! I don’t know if your Dad told you or not, but we chatted for a bit at T4G while waiting for the bus.
z
That’s great, Z! He met and talked with more bloggers than I did I think. It was a great joy to have him at the conference and so glad you could meet him. Thanks for stopping in to let me know. Now I can tell him more about who you are.
Blessings, my friend!
Tony
Beautiful photos! Wow–each one says so much! I love pics and paintings of doors and windows, so I especially enjoy the “private” door. And the tree roots, and…
Thank you for sharing these with all of us!
Linda
I came across your sight when searching for Spurgeon’s writings. I was struck by your photos- I used to live very close to the lovely town of Harper’s Ferry and you have captured these sights in the most aesthetically pleasing way. I will forward them on to someone I know who was born and raised there, as I am sure he would really enjoy them. I’m very impressed by your photography. Thank you for sharing them and I am glad you were able to enjoy HF with your family.
Thank you, those are very kind words! My family and I look forward to returning to HF soon. What a beautiful place!
Tony