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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park isn’t just part of West Virginia. It encompasses the entire confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, and the land that is included in the park’s domain falls into West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. In fact, the entire town of Harpers Ferry is technically part of the park. It was first established as a national park in 1944, but since long before that it has been considered one of the most beautiful parts of the United States. The Appalachian Trail runs right through it, but there are also over 20 miles of other hiking trails in the park, which lead to scenic overlooks or the historic sites of Civil War skirmishes.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
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