Great job on the video. Catoctin is such a under appreciated and unknown park. As someone who lives nearby and visits almost every week, this video was very special. Keep up the great work. 👍
You have a very pleasant voice. Not forced. No gimmicks. You employ a lot of variety in tonation. No annoying lilts or verbal tics. Great elucidation. A voice like yours is becoming very rare. Oh, by-the-way: While all services have their intelligence gathering units, or organizations, most of who we think of as spies are in other agencies.
@@NationalParkDiaries, it is. They built a cabin nearby Fort Harrison and used to have barracks for several agency workers (they are long gone, from what I know). There’s an entire story about the founding of the Richmond National Battlefield Park system. To put a long story short, it was largely due to the work of Historian Douglas S. Freeman, working with both union and confederate veterans, the erection of historic markers (freeman markers), non-profit land acquisition, and both state and federal recognition.
Appreciate the video. I remember visiting the Park years ago when I was in Americorps and being really confused because I am passionate about conservation and land management, yet I had never heard of a "Mountain Park".
Right? It's a unique situation for sure. Really interesting human and natural history all converging to shape the park we see today. Thanks for watching!
Thank you and I agree! I love being able to travel tot these places and bring you all their stories, so thanks for supporting these videos and helping me to do that!
I had no idea Camp David was actually in a National Park. What a beautiful park and I love the more understated vibe. So many smaller parks in the East are little known outside their communities. Thank you for introducing Catoctin Mountain Park to us.
I didn't either when I first learned about it! I knew Camp David was super famous, but had no idea about the NPS connection. Really a fascinating story and I'm happy to shed light on such a beautiful park!
Great storytelling! I love Catoctin Mtn Park. Great camping at Owens Creek campground there. Less crowded than Shenandoah, and closer to DC, with some excellent hiking! Thanks for the video
Thank you and thanks for watching! I was actually planning to camp at Owens Creek when I went, but $30 a night was a little too steep for a campsite for me lol
There was a policy of the New Deal was for parks to be just outside major cities. Catoctin was one of these parks that were NOT later turned over to the state. Raccoon State Park and Laurel State Parks were two such parks built outside Pittsburgh under that program, after WWII both were turned over to the state of Pennsylvania (most such parks were turned over to the states post WWII). Both are larger then most other state parks but no where as large as the National Parks.
Would love to see you at Cape Cod National Sea Shore! Beautiful area. Regardless of of where you are thanks for the content, your passion definitely carries through the screen.
When I was in middle school we did a week at greentop as ‘outdoor school.’ We did hikes and activities throughout, with a few stories of previous classes that got a little lost and were greeted by armed folks emerging from the forest to point them back towards the right direction.
Love your channel! I just got back from a 3 day canoe trip on the Delaware river in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation area! Gorgeous park with the largest free flowing river east of the Mississippi. I learned they were gonna dam it up near Tocks island. So glad they didn’t. Would you consider doing a video on the history of the Delaware Water Gap? Keep up the great work!
Thank you! And yes, Delaware Water Gap is definitely on my radar. Very interesting story and history there which I would love to share at some point. Thanks for the recommendation and glad you enjoyed your trip!
I live near Prince William Forest. I think it is the only forest in the NPS system. It also falls into that "other" category like Catoctin in that it is a park, not a National Park. It also has CCC built camps and was a training ground for the OSS. Amazingly, it is 17,000 acreas of forest bordered by a Marine Corps Base on one side and one of the busiest interstates, I-95, on another. It might be worth it's own episode.
Ok but if I was the president, I would want my own private Summer camp too.... heck forget about being President. I DO want my own private Summer Camp!
The whole idea of having a Presidential "Summer Camp" just seems silly to me. Think Eisenhower and Khrushchev sharing a cabin, with Ike telling Nikki scary campfire stories of open economic policy. I can't be the only one who thinks along these lines, can I?
Actually, lots of people! RDAs, like what Catoctin was designed to be, were created specifically to give local recreational access to urban areas. Outdoor recreation was a big focus of FDR's New Deal and he saw the need for people to have access to natural places - even during the Depression!
Great job on the video. Catoctin is such a under appreciated and unknown park. As someone who lives nearby and visits almost every week, this video was very special. Keep up the great work. 👍
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!! Kind of jealous you get to visit Catoctin all the time lol
You have a very pleasant voice. Not forced. No gimmicks. You employ a lot of variety in tonation. No annoying lilts or verbal tics. Great elucidation. A voice like yours is becoming very rare.
Oh, by-the-way: While all services have their intelligence gathering units, or organizations, most of who we think of as spies are in other agencies.
Haha, thank you!
Yup, reminds me of many state parks here in Minnesota. It has that great CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp) vibe.
It's a very distinct style, for sure! Really cool to see that sort of conservation heritage preserved throughout the country.
The same organizations developed the resources for the Fort Harrison unit of the Richmond National Battlefield Park Unit.
Ah, very cool. Did not know that, thanks for sharing!
@@NationalParkDiaries, it is. They built a cabin nearby Fort Harrison and used to have barracks for several agency workers (they are long gone, from what I know).
There’s an entire story about the founding of the Richmond National Battlefield Park system. To put a long story short, it was largely due to the work of Historian Douglas S. Freeman, working with both union and confederate veterans, the erection of historic markers (freeman markers), non-profit land acquisition, and both state and federal recognition.
Appreciate the video. I remember visiting the Park years ago when I was in Americorps and being really confused because I am passionate about conservation and land management, yet I had never heard of a "Mountain Park".
Right? It's a unique situation for sure. Really interesting human and natural history all converging to shape the park we see today. Thanks for watching!
It's a great story and you tell it well. Thank you for your content.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Another interesting story. Nice to be in the field.
Thank you and I agree! I love being able to travel tot these places and bring you all their stories, so thanks for supporting these videos and helping me to do that!
I was in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp David, so this was cool to watch!
Oh very neat! Thanks for watching and thank you for your service!
Explains so much after my visit there a few years ago.
Haha, glad I could help!
I had no idea Camp David was actually in a National Park. What a beautiful park and I love the more understated vibe. So many smaller parks in the East are little known outside their communities. Thank you for introducing Catoctin Mountain Park to us.
I didn't either when I first learned about it! I knew Camp David was super famous, but had no idea about the NPS connection. Really a fascinating story and I'm happy to shed light on such a beautiful park!
These videos just get better and better. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much!!
Well done! Interesting history story.
Thanks so much!
Great storytelling! I love Catoctin Mtn Park. Great camping at Owens Creek campground there. Less crowded than Shenandoah, and closer to DC, with some excellent hiking! Thanks for the video
Thank you and thanks for watching! I was actually planning to camp at Owens Creek when I went, but $30 a night was a little too steep for a campsite for me lol
There was a policy of the New Deal was for parks to be just outside major cities. Catoctin was one of these parks that were NOT later turned over to the state. Raccoon State Park and Laurel State Parks were two such parks built outside Pittsburgh under that program, after WWII both were turned over to the state of Pennsylvania (most such parks were turned over to the states post WWII). Both are larger then most other state parks but no where as large as the National Parks.
Your research pays off, Cameron. You increased my knowledge of "Camp David" and a National Park I had never heard of before: Catoctin Mountain Park.
Glad I could help and glad you enjoyed it! Catoctin's history is so interesting to me and I was happy to share what I learned. Thanks for watching!
Would love to see you at Cape Cod National Sea Shore! Beautiful area. Regardless of of where you are thanks for the content, your passion definitely carries through the screen.
Would love to come and visit Cape Cod one day! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel - can't wait to keep telling you all more park stories!
I never knew Camp David was in this park. it explains a lot. I just visited for the first time today! Thanks for the informative video!
Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed your visit! I had a great time at Catoctin when I visited earlier this year - super underrated park imo!
Thanks for the awesome content and amazing videos!! I have a friend who loves national parks and he loves your vids too!!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad your friend like them too - more park people are always good in my book lol! Appreciate the support!
Your storytelling skills are on point….keep up the good work
Thank you so much!! ❤
Love your channel man
Thanks so much for the support!
Thanks for all your efforts!
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
We had that happen in Arkansas Buffalo point campground in the Buffalo national River it used to be a State Park campground.
When I was in middle school we did a week at greentop as ‘outdoor school.’ We did hikes and activities throughout, with a few stories of previous classes that got a little lost and were greeted by armed folks emerging from the forest to point them back towards the right direction.
I felt nervous just filming near there! I didn't dare get any closer for those segments
Love your channel! I just got back from a 3 day canoe trip on the Delaware river in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation area! Gorgeous park with the largest free flowing river east of the Mississippi.
I learned they were gonna dam it up near Tocks island. So glad they didn’t.
Would you consider doing a video on the history of the Delaware Water Gap?
Keep up the great work!
Thank you! And yes, Delaware Water Gap is definitely on my radar. Very interesting story and history there which I would love to share at some point. Thanks for the recommendation and glad you enjoyed your trip!
This channel is so good.
Much appreciated, thanks for being here!!
Great video man❤
Thank you!
Prince William Forest Park has a very similar story to Catoctin Mountain Park.
It was another RDA right? Same program as the one that created Catoctin? I'll have to look into it, thanks!
@@NationalParkDiaries and they trained OSS officers there as well so more spy connections
I live near Prince William Forest. I think it is the only forest in the NPS system. It also falls into that "other" category like Catoctin in that it is a park, not a National Park. It also has CCC built camps and was a training ground for the OSS. Amazingly, it is 17,000 acreas of forest bordered by a Marine Corps Base on one side and one of the busiest interstates, I-95, on another. It might be worth it's own episode.
@@davidlegge8303 I like the petrified tree they have at the visitors center that was dug up while they were building 95.
I really Rajoy your shows
Thank you!
Ok but if I was the president, I would want my own private Summer camp too.... heck forget about being President. I DO want my own private Summer Camp!
Hahaha, don't we all!!
The whole idea of having a Presidential "Summer Camp" just seems silly to me. Think Eisenhower and Khrushchev sharing a cabin, with Ike telling Nikki scary campfire stories of open economic policy.
I can't be the only one who thinks along these lines, can I?
Right up until we are shown the sign, I thought he was mispronouncing "Katahdin."
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So during the depression who was recreating out in the woods? Doesn't make sense.
Actually, lots of people! RDAs, like what Catoctin was designed to be, were created specifically to give local recreational access to urban areas. Outdoor recreation was a big focus of FDR's New Deal and he saw the need for people to have access to natural places - even during the Depression!