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The ultimate adventure guide
Megan Sicignano
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03/17/2018
Valley Forge features prominent vistas.
Megan Sicignano
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03/17/2018
Memorials honoring Washington's troops dot the Joseph Plumb Martin Trail.
Megan Sicignano
Photo Date:
03/17/2018
Stop along the recreated fort along your way.
Megan Sicignano
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03/17/2018
Visitors can walk inside the fort.
Megan Sicignano
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03/17/2018
Authentic canons are placed throughout the park.
Megan Sicignano
Photo Date:
03/17/2018
Valley Forge.
Megan Sicignano
Photo Date:
03/17/2018
One of Valley Forge's most famous features, the log cabins.
Megan Sicignano
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03/17/2018
The stunning National Memorial Arch.
Megan Sicignano
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03/17/2018
The inscription on the National Memorial Arch.
Megan Sicignano
Photo Date:
03/17/2018
Continue along the paved Joseph Plumb Martin Trail until it meets the Mount Joy Trail at the edge of the woods.
Megan Sicignano
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03/17/2018
Mount Joy Trail offers an escape from the more heavily congested Joseph Plumb Martin Trail.
Megan Sicignano
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03/17/2018
Hiking the Mount Joy Trail in Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Megan Sicignano
Photo Date:
03/17/2018
Hiking the trails in Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Megan Sicignano
Photo Date:
03/17/2018
Signs along the route help guide you. To complete the loop, head right.
Megan Sicignano
Photo Date:
03/17/2018
Washington's headquarters offer a fascinating glimpse into the birth of America.
Megan Sicignano
Photo Date:
03/17/2018
The kitchen at Washington's headquarters.