The Washington Post put out this article at the beginning of quarantine: it's a very image-saturated article portraying portraits of people migrating to different places, different homes in light of the coronavirus. My family has experienced much of the same, which I express here in photos. I think the photos parallel how my suburban family is out of place in Deep Creek Lake, far from our home, and how out of place we all are in the new coronavirus world.
Oliver, the Peek family dog, takes a break after hiking in New Germany State Park, Maryland. The hike took place on May 3. 1
Jackson Peek, 17, (forward center) leads the hike with his brother Harrison, 14, (middle) and mother, Rachel (right). Family hikes have become a staple during the coronavirus.
Harrison Peek, 14, took a break during a hike in New Germany State Park. Peek does not particularly enjoy these hikes, with video games being his pastime of choice.
Robin Riddle and her dog, Bella walk a trail in New Germany State Park. Riddle left her home state of Georgia early during the coronavirus to avoid the rapid transmissions.
Savage River runs through the New Germany State Park. The park remains mostly empty as many people opt to stay inside.
Brad Peek peers out the rearview mirror of his car. His family often goes on drives for a change of scenery.
Jackson Peek, 17, climbs a tree overlooking the Youghiogheny River. The Peek family often takes advantage of all the nature surrounding them.
Robin Riddle snaps a photo at the Youghiogheny River. She visited the river to get some exercise on Mother's Day.
Brad Peek (left) snaps a photo of Robin Riddle (center) and Rachel Peek (right). Enjoying nature provides a bright spot in the monotony of quarantine.
Jackson Peek, 17, sits on a log above the Youghiogheny River. Peek often wears his headphones on hikes, listening to music.
Harrison Peek, 14, overlooks the Youghiogheny River. Peek, born and raised in suburban towns, finds a juxtaposition in natural settings.
Brad Peek overlooks Deep Creek Lake. The Peek family visited the state park for Mother's Day.
Harrison Peek, 14, stands in front of Deep Creek Lake. The Peek family has been visiting Deep Creek ever since Peek was eight years old.
Sophie (left) and Oliver (right), the Peek family dogs, sit on the porch. The dogs have certainly enjoyed the extra attention of all their family being home.
Jackson Peek, 17, (left) plays Head Bands with his parents Brad (right) and Rachel (center). The family tries to enjoy the nice weather and play games when they can.
Rachel Peek (left) and her husband Brad (right) play Heads Up outside. These games help entertain the family during the monotony of quarantine.
Rachel Peek (left) and Brad Peek (right) play Heads Up outside. Playing games like these help the family connect in difficult times.
Robin Riddle plays Candy Crush in Deep Creek State Park. As the younger family members opt to run around, Riddle prefers to sit and relax.
Oliver, the Peek family dog, relaxes on the porch as the Peek family sits outside. Oliver has missed two of his regular grooming appointments due to coronavirus, so the family has had to take grooming into their own hands.
Jackson Peek, 17, plays a game of Heads Up with his family. Games like these have kept the family entertained during quarantine.
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