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Valley Forge shuttle returns

The free visitor shuttle service enters its third year of operation.

What goes in a circle every 20 minutes, looks like a tour bus for the Continental Army Marching Band, and is equipped with a bicycle rack?

The Revolutionary Shuttle at Valley Forge National Historical Park is back for a third year, plying a seven-mile loop that covers most of the park. Riders can hop on or off at any of nine stops, including Washington's Headquarters and the park's visitor center.

The colorful shuttles, wrapped with images of Continental soldiers that make them easy to identify, come along every 20 minutes. Visitors may feel free to linger at any park destination without having to worry about catching the next shuttle. The shuttles carry bike racks, allowing visitors to combine a bike tour with a bus ride, and are also handicapped accessible.

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Also returning is the park's 90-minute guided "Trolley Tour," which offers riders a narrative on the Valley Forge Encampment provided by a professional guide.

The shuttle will begin 2011 operation over Memorial Day weekend, from May 28 to 30, then resume on Saturday, June 18, and continue through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5.

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The shuttle will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

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