Been to Gettysburg of late?

The park north of here continues to undergo a major makeover of historic proportions. Gettysburg National Military Park is making great strides toward restoring the battlefield's appearance to that of 1863. It looks a little rough right now, but after just one or two seasons it is going to be well worth the effort for the visitor and the interpreter alike.
This is the view from Devil's Den looking toward Little Round Top. That little outhouse and the land behind it have been hidden from view for generations. All over the park scrub and forested areas are being removed or thinned, giving breathing room to the remaining "witness trees" and leaving the surrounding terrain just as the soldiers saw it during those three days in July.

It's always nice to see our tax, and preservation, dollars paying off. Hats off to our colleagues up at the big park.

Ranger Mannie

P.S.
And do come visit America's most pristine battlefield park - Antietam.