I have been to the lake many times and never had a problem with anyone it has some of the best…read morefishing spots and when you get into them it's always a good time camping is really nice especially if you tent camp you can get electric and water so you can have everything you want or need

One of my favorite places to visit. Fishing, hiking, boating, camping, swimming the list is endless…read morewith all the amazing things you can do at Raystown. The lake and surrounding area is absolutely beautiful. In the summer time it can be very busy there but the lake and having so many different things to do you don't feel like it's packed everyone's doing there thing. They have a beach area and slides to enjoy with family. If you're not from around here the first thing you should do is stop at the visitor center to get a little idea of the area. They have maps, souvenirs, you can also go on a guided tour (hiking or boating). The history of Raystown is very interesting and thought I was born and raised it still fascinates me.

This marker on the outskirts of the city of Mercersburg tells us of the history of the man the city…read moreis named after. It reads, "Dr. Hugh Mercer. A physician and surgeon, practiced in the Conococheague Settlement 1750-1765, and lived in this locality during that time. A personal friend of Washington, a general in the Revolutionary Army, he received his death wounds at the Battle of Princeton, January 1777. A brave soldier, a skilled physician and a loyal American." Online, there is more information. Hugh Mercer (16 January 1726 - 12 January 1777) was a Scottish soldier and physician who participated in the Seven Years' War and American Revolution. He initially served with the Jacobite forces of Bonnie Prince Charlie, and with the British forces during the Seven Years' War, and later became a brigadier general in the American Continental Army. Mercer was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and was present at the Battle of Culloden when Charles' army was defeated on 16 April 1746. As a fugitive in his homeland in 1747, Mercer fled Scotland after months in hiding. He bought his way onto a ship and moved to America. There are rumors that Mercer exclusively originated Washington's plan to cross the Delaware River and surprise the Hessians at the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776, and he was certainly a major contributor to its execution. Because of Mercer's courage and sacrifice, Washington was able to proceed into Princeton and defeat the British forces there. He then moved and quartered his forces to Morristown in victory. Succeeding generations of Mercer's family have distinguished themselves. Famous direct descendants of Hugh Mercer were his grandson Virginia governor John Mercer Patton, his sons Confederate Lt. Col Waller T. Patton and Col. George Smith Patton, who in turn was an ancestor of General George S. Patton, Jr. [Review 15580 overall - 570 in Pennsylvania - 1084 of 2021.]

Beautiful campsite in the mountains of Adams county. It was not busy the week we went. Lots to do…read morearound the area or just chill and grill at the site. We have been here many times.

Beautiful park, many flat trails and some pretty steep trails. They do have some loose gravel and…read moreit is indicated on signs sometimes hard to see trail markings but overall really great day.

Tony and I was driving towards Fort Frederick State Park from having lunch. We saw sign for C&O…read moreCanal Lock Dam#5 and Lockhouse. On the other side of Potomac River is WV It's a free park to enjoy for viewing scenery! There is plenty of parking. Free to enjoy! People were there hiking, biking, fishing...I guess you can swim there is no signage saying you can't. Only a sign saying no alcohol It's a beautiful area with Great open river views! Highly Recommend

Such a nice area for hiking & paddle boarding! A portion of the trail/area is under construction…read morestill (so you can't hike around the entire reservoir) but what is open is worth visiting. I've only been on weekends and it's not too busy early mornings. Paddling on the water is peaceful - worth the small fee to enter the water. The Mt Hope Rd parking lot can fill up fast but there is ample parking on the road in.

This reservoir had some easy trails and moderate trails. Beautiful scenery and views along the…read moredam. A lot of stone formations. You can also kayak or canoe in the reservoir. I saw many signs saying no swimming allowed. I would hike here again!

This marker is located along SR 63 at the Maryland and Pennsylvania border at the end of Mason…read moreDixon Road. Mason Dixon Road is in Pennsylvania at this point. The marker reads, "Mason and Dixon Line. 105th Mile Stone. 500 feet beyond this point, on private property, this stone is located. It bears the coat of arms of Lord Baltimore and William Penn. The 104th mile stone and 103rd mile stone bear the letters M and P Maryland-Pennsylvania and are located along the Maryland edge of this road." Adjacent to this sign is a triangular rock that has seen better days and has an empty beer can. The line itself separates four US states, forming part of the borders of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia (part of Virginia until 1863). It was surveyed between 1763 and 1767 by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon in the resolution of a border dispute involving Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware in Colonial America. The dispute had its origins almost a century earlier in the somewhat confusing proprietary grants by King Charles I to Lord Baltimore (Maryland) and by King Charles II to William Penn (Pennsylvania and Delaware). The largest, east-west portion of the Mason-Dixon line along the southern Pennsylvania border later became known, informally, as the boundary between the Northern free states and Southern slave states. This usage especially came to prominence during the debate around the Missouri Compromise of 1820, when drawing boundaries between slave and free territory was an issue, and resurfaced during the American Civil War, with border states also coming into play. The Virginia portion of the line was initially the northern border of the Confederacy, until West Virginia separated from Virginia and joined the Union in 1863. It is still used today in the figurative sense of a line that separates the Northeast and South culturally, politically, and socially. Maryland's charter of 1632 granted Cecil Calvert land north of the entire length of the Potomac River up to the 40th parallel. This spot is at 39.72141 north and -77.7682 west. It's about 20 miles from here to the 40th parallel. So someone is wrong. [Review 15133 overall, 635 of 2021, number 608 in Maryland.]

Very informative museum . I was not very familiar with the flood and after touring this area and…read morethe Floor Memorial I felt the devastation that Johnstown underwent. Great piece of history. Site is well maintained and very clean. Keep up the good work A+++

There is not much to see here but you'll learn a lot about the tragedy. The rangers here are very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable. Plenty of parking space.

Glad I found this page. I've always been fascinated by the engineering feat of Charles Mason and…read moreJeremiah Dixon who in 1763 marked the dividing line between Pennsylvania and Maryland using astronomy and surveying. So, in my travels in the area, I search for one of the remaining markers. Yesterday, I found: Mason Dixon Line Marker 14723 Smithsburg Pike Hagerstown, MD Easy to access, right on the roadside across from a private residence. Yes, this is of interest for history buffs but I felt was important to document.

On March 8th 2016 I went to see the last few markers on the Mason- Dixon line. It's is free to go…read moreto because you just have to drive on the road but the issues is there no real place to pull over to look at the markers. It became widely known as the symbolic divider between the North and South. during America's Civil War however, the original Mason-Dixon Line was a border line between Pennsylvania (Penn Family)and Maryland (Calvert Family), in an effort to settle an 80-year land dispute between the two colonies. Two Englishman, Charles Mason (an astronomer) and Jeremiah Dixon (a surveyor), to mark the official border, and solve their property dispute, using celestial measurements to form an accurate 233-mile-long line. It was surveyed between 1763 and 1767. I saw an old sign post for more info but sadly it was gone. Also I had to make this marker so it my not be in the really right spot due to Yelp not having it placed right or even having this marker. I am giving it 3 starts because it's awesome seeing the markers but wish there was more space to pull off and the sign was put up again. It's also sad the markers that are left aren't taken care of.

This gray painted marker with gold lettering is located on Main Street near the center of…read moreMercersburg. It points out the home behind it where the "first lady" of the Buchanan Presidency was born. The marker reads, "Built by Thomas Lane. Was later occupied by the family of Elliott Lane, a brother. Here, in 1830, Harriet Lane, niece of James Buchanan and mistress of the White House during his Presidency, was born." Harriet Rebecca Lane Johnston (May 9, 1830 - July 3, 1903) acted as First Lady of the United States during the presidency of her uncle, lifelong bachelor James Buchanan, from 1857 to 1861. She has been described as the first of the modern First Ladies, being a notably charming and diplomatic hostess, whose dress-styles were copied, and who promoted deserving causes. In her will, she left funds for a new school on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral. Several ships have been named in her honour, including the cutter USCGC Harriet Lane, still in service, as of 2021. Lane is the only person to have served as First Lady to a bachelor president, Buchanan being the only U.S. president never to have married. She is among eleven women who have served as First Lady, but were not married to the President, with most of the other women being relatives of widowed presidents. The Lane House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. [Review 15578 overall - 568 in Pennsylvania - 1082 of 2021.]

One of the true treasures of Mercersburg, PA. I fell in love with this place the SECOND I walked in…read morethe door - and on the wall was a portrait of famed 19th century opera singer Jenny Lind. You feel as though you've stepped back into another age at Lane House, and being able to visit was one of my favorite travel memories. Sahand has done an incredible historian's work to restore the property and bring it into the 21st century. The place oozes 19th century charm and I highly encourage EVERYONE to visit this unique jewel in the city's crown.

Tony and I stopped by Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool, MD. We got there at 4pm and the…read morevisitors center was already closing. It cost $5 for our vehicle for park entrance fees. We couldn't watch the 10 minute video because they were closing due to no activity. We drove over to the parking lot for the actual fort. The Fort was still open but unmanned so the interior buildings were locked. The Fort was built in 1756 for the Indian wars against the white settlement. It was later used in Revolutionary war and Civil War. It's almost 300 yrs old It's a stone fort with very thick high walls. Definitely a nice park. There is a store but it was closed too. There is a campground down along the Potomac River. Definitely recommend you visit when in the area. I would go back again! A great price!!!

I visited the fort in July, and although it was extremely hot, our reenactor and tour guide Bob -…read morewho also serves as the assistant park superintendent - did an outstanding job. Despite the heat, not only did he carried on with the demonstration of the live firing of a flintlock musket, but also took the time to answer all of our questions. He went above and beyond by showing us additional areas of the fort and sharing fascinating information. Bob's dedication and knowledge truly made the drive and visit memorable.