National Marine Corps Museum
Today the weather was nice enough to go and walk on the memorial trail at the National Marine Corps Museum. A friend told me about the trail a couple of weeks ago, but until today I had not had a chance to actually take a walk on the trail.
The trail is beautiful. It meanders and undulates throughout the property, with memorial benches, plaques, and monuments scattered about that tell the history of the Marine Corps and the battles Marines have fought it throughout it's history.
Starting at the entrance to the trail, walking up to the chapel, then past the overlook, and winding down into the property/woods, then back to the front of the actual museum is one mile. I was able to walk the trail twice in 52 minutes at a brisk pace. It was so calm and relaxing, even with the workout given to my cardio health and to my legs. I was able to appreciate the beauty of the day and the sanctity of the men and women that were and are US Marines. Having an uncle that served in the Marine Corps, I fully appreciate what they stand for and what they fight for. At one point, I did have to sit down because I was inexplicably brought to tears while walking on that ground. I am sharing two pictures that I took while I was there. If you are ever in Northern VA (Quantico) I urge you to take a few hours and visit the museum and walk the trail yourself. If you want a guest to walk with you, just send me a brief message, I only live about ten minutes away.
The trail is beautiful. It meanders and undulates throughout the property, with memorial benches, plaques, and monuments scattered about that tell the history of the Marine Corps and the battles Marines have fought it throughout it's history.
Starting at the entrance to the trail, walking up to the chapel, then past the overlook, and winding down into the property/woods, then back to the front of the actual museum is one mile. I was able to walk the trail twice in 52 minutes at a brisk pace. It was so calm and relaxing, even with the workout given to my cardio health and to my legs. I was able to appreciate the beauty of the day and the sanctity of the men and women that were and are US Marines. Having an uncle that served in the Marine Corps, I fully appreciate what they stand for and what they fight for. At one point, I did have to sit down because I was inexplicably brought to tears while walking on that ground. I am sharing two pictures that I took while I was there. If you are ever in Northern VA (Quantico) I urge you to take a few hours and visit the museum and walk the trail yourself. If you want a guest to walk with you, just send me a brief message, I only live about ten minutes away.
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