Friday Foto is Freezing
January 9, 2009 by gotbob
Filed under Why move to Frederick
The area was coated in a small layer of ice this week. It was wonderful to see such a magnificent site of trees and shrubs covered by a crystal clear coat of ice. The ice was a little bit more prominent in the mountains that border Frederick. On the way home from work, I took a detour through Gambrill State Park. It was like a whole new world. The ice was thicker and covered everything from top to bottom. The wind was blowing and breaking chunks of ice and branches off of the trees. It sounded like rocks hitting the car. I tried to get back to the Tea Room for some pictures from the Middletown and Frederick Overlook but there was a tree down at the entrance (and the gate was closed.) So I made it over to the other overlook. It was locked as well but it close to the road. I managed to skate over and take some photos without sliding over the hill.
The low lying clouds covered all of Frederick like a blanket. While all you could see were tree tops covered in ice. The picture truly doesn’t do the view any justice. (click here to see the next day)
If you are looking for something to do around Frederick, consider Gambrill State Park. It is located just off of Route 40 past the Golden Mile. It has hiking and biking paths for the adventurous and picnic areas for the not so adventurous.
Have a great weekend.
Antietam Battlefield Luminaries – Put this on your calendar next year
December 12, 2008 by gotbob
Filed under Local Events
I have been in the Frederick area for the last nine years. I have heard people talk about it. I have read about it. But I have never experienced anything like it. This was my first year that I went to the Memorial Illumination at Antietam Battlefield. I not only just visited as a spectator but was fortunate to be one of the few permitted photographers allowed to wonder the Battlefield. I was quite thrilled to be part of this spectacular event. You can guarantee I will be back there next year and more prepared for the cold weather. There was a group of us that snapped off some amazing photographs of this annual event. (one of my best.) This usually happens about the first weekend of December. Put this on your calendar to do this next year. The drive through park takes a few hours to traverse the 4.5 course, but well worth the trip. Check out the official site for the details. Or check back here, I am sure I will remind you.
Antietam was the site of one of the nation’s bloodiest battles in American history. The day was September 17, 1862. Today in the honor of those who died they line the battlefield with 23,000 luminaries. Until you drive through the National park, you really don’t know what 23,000 really looks like. It take 1,300 volunteers all day to line the field and light them. I think they did a fine job.
So, when you are looking for something to do around Frederick, don’t forget about our local monumental battlefields or other national parks in the area.
Have a great weekend and be safe.
Bob Carney
