Category Archives: Valley Forge

A Valley Forge nature hike turned architecture stroll

Posted on April 21, 2018 by caroldwyer

The first of my two hikes this month was at Valley Forge National Historical Park and going into that weekend, weather was a concern. Would it snow or not? Luckily, no snowfall came out of our forecast; it was sunny … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the art of photography throughout November

Posted on December 3, 2015 by caroldwyer

As someone who enjoys writing, I know about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a challenge to finish literary work. That’s a goal I’d love to reach someday, including nonfiction novels with a travel theme, as well as other genres. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Favorite travels of 2013 in photos

Posted on March 3, 2014 by caroldwyer

This wild winter already has me thinking of fun things to check out as soon as the chilly air warms up with spring.  Now that it’s only a few weeks away, I’m even more eager to get out to various … Continue reading →

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Filling my national parks passport – Part 2

Posted on May 3, 2013 by caroldwyer

As this year’s National Park Week was drawing to an end, I decided to go up to Valley Forge National Historical Park again for some photography.  Upon first arriving, there was a small plane whose pilot was performing a variety … Continue reading →

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Filling my national parks passport – Part 1

Posted on April 10, 2013 by caroldwyer

On a high school trip to Gettysburg, I bought a Passport to Your National Parks stamp booklet as a memento to that visit.  I had a goal to fill it with stamps from visiting as many other national parks as … Continue reading →

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Return to Valley Forge, Part 2

Posted on September 26, 2009 by caroldwyer

While exploring Washington Chapel, I came across a number of things to photograph both in and outside of the structure dedicated to our first president. I definitely didn’t capture all I wanted to, so I’ll definitely have to go again … Continue reading →

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Return to Valley Forge, Part 1

Posted on September 22, 2009 by caroldwyer

      This past Sunday, I finally went returned to Valley Forge to photograph Washington Chapel and the tower standing next to it. For anyone who has not yet visited the chapel and tower, both are full of intricate … Continue reading →

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Valley Forge

Posted on August 13, 2009 by caroldwyer

  Valley Forge National Historical Park is located within 40 miles away from home, yet still hadn’t been explored in person until earlier this summer. The idea came to mind after hearing about tours of the park via a 90-minute … Continue reading →

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