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Tim Murphy

Aug 4, 2019
1 min

The Delaware and Lehigh Trail Video

This past week, I biked the Delaware and Lehigh Trail--a 140-mile towpath that parallels the Lehigh Navigation Canal, Lehigh Valley Railroad, and Delaware Ca...

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Tim Murphy

Aug 3, 2019
6 min

The Delaware and Lehigh Trail: Day 3

Starting Point: Easton, Pennsylvania, Mile Marker 59 (9:45 a.m.) End Point: Bristol, Pennsylvania, Mile Marker 0 (7:30 p.m.) Total Distance Traveled: 59 mile...

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Tim Murphy

Aug 3, 2019
11 min

The Delaware and Lehigh Trail: Day 2

Starting Point: Glen Onoko, Pennsylvania, Mile Marker 109 (9:45 a.m.) End Point: Easton, Pennsylvania, Mile Marker 59 (7:15 p.m.) Total Distance Traveled: 50...

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Tim Murphy

Aug 1, 2019
5 min

The Delaware and Lehigh Trail: Day 1

Starting Point: Black Diamond Trailhead, Mile Marker 140 (12:45 p.m.) End Point: Glen Onoko, Pennsylvania, Mile Marker 109 (4:00 p.m.) Total Distance Travele...

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Tim Murphy

Jan 26, 2019
1 min

The Virginia Creeper Trail Video

Hi everyone! A few weeks ago, I ventured down to southwest Virginia and biked the Virginia Creeper Trail--a 34.3-mile rail-trail situated on the old rail bed...

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Tim Murphy

Jan 20, 2019
10 min

The Virginia Creeper Trail

The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34-mile bike path that follows the Abingdon branch of the old Norfolk and Western Railway. The railroad, though rather short-...

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Tim Murphy

Aug 26, 2018
1 min

The Great Allegheny Passage Video

Hi there everyone, and thanks for tuning in! We've reached a very important milestone here at Discover America with our very first YouTube video! We are very...

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Tim Murphy

Aug 17, 2018
5 min

The Great Allegheny Passage: Day 2

Starting Point: Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, Mile Marker 72 (6:10 a.m.) End Point: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mile Marker 150 (5:00 p.m.) Total Distance Traveled: ...

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Tim Murphy

Aug 16, 2018
7 min

The Great Allegheny Passage: Day 1

Starting Point: Cumberland, Maryland, Mile Marker 0 (6:15 a.m.) End Point: Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, Mile Marker 72 (5:15 p.m.) Total Distance Traveled: 72 mil...

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Tim Murphy

Dec 1, 2017
9 min

The Washington and Old Dominion Trail

The Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) is a 45-mile paved rail trail that runs from Shirlington, VA to Purcellville, VA. The path follows the old Alexandria,...

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Tim Murphy

Jul 16, 2017
11 min

Gettysburg

Hi all! A couple weeks ago, I visited Gettysburg, PA, on the anniversary of the great Civil War battle that took place there 154 years ago. The town was rock...

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Tim Murphy

Mar 9, 2016
2 min

C&O Canal Trip: Day 4

Starting Point: White's Ferry (36.6 mile marker) End Point: Georgetown, D.C. (mile marker 0) Total Distance: 36.6 miles So today started out a little rough. ...

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Tim Murphy

Mar 8, 2016
3 min

C&O Canal Trip: Day 3

Starting Point: Williamsport, MD (99.2 mile marker) End Point: White's Ferry, MD (36.6 mile marker) Total: 62.6 miles It was another gorgeous day on the trai...

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Tim Murphy

Mar 7, 2016
2 min

C&O Canal Trip: Day 2

Starting Point: Paw Paw, WV (mile marker 156.2) End Point: Williamsport, MD (mile marker 99.2) Total Distance: 57 miles I stayed overnight at the Wrenwood In...

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Tim Murphy

Mar 7, 2016
2 min

C&O Canal Trip: Day 1

Starting Point: Cumberland, MD (Mile marker 185) End Point: Paw Paw, WV (Mile marker 156.2) Total Distance Traveled: 28.8 miles Today I began my 185 mile-lon...

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Hi everyone! My name is Tim Murphy. I'm a graduate of the College of William and Mary, passionate historian, and an avid outdoorist. A few years ago, I decided to start a website dedicated to our nation's rich history, diverse culture, and breath-taking nature. Follow along as we explore and discover the wonders America has to offer!

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