....let the adventure begin

As the adventure gets closer we decide to leave early. Nasty weather is a comin'. Entering the US at Fort Erie is our usual border crossing of choice because of it's close proximity and speed of crossing. Driving down the Pennsylvania Turnpike is always a treat. This time was no different. The remnants of a major snow storm one week ago still exists.

Our first overnight stop is Hagerstown/Antietam Battlefield KOA.

The entrance was very narrow but worth the drive since the backdrop was a beautiful fall folliage hillside and an elevated rushing river.

After doing a little research I found out that this area is steaming with civil war history. Nearby was the Battle of Antietam also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg. Hence the name of the park. I was told that the battle was fought on September 17, 1862 near Sharpsburg, Maryland. It was the first major battle in the American Civil War to take place on Union soil. It was also the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with casualties on both sides surmounting 23,000.  Unfortunately we didn't have time to explore further, but I'm putting it on my list for next time.

The sites were tight however the campground was pretty