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MidAtlantic Daytrips — Why daydream when you can daytrip?
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Camp Life and Command Decisions: Exploring Washington’s Morristown

Posted on February 4, 2025January 8, 2025by Jody Arneson

From soldier huts in Jockey Hollow to sweeping views at Fort Nonsense, this historic landmark offers an unforgettable journey through the struggles and triumphs of the American Revolution.

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    • dog friendly
    • French & Indian War
    • heritage tourism
    • kid-friendly
    • Laurel Highlands
    • National Parks & Historic Sites
    • Pennsylvania
    • U.S. Presidents

Walking in Washington’s Footsteps at Fort Necessity

Posted on January 21, 2025January 7, 2025by Jody Arneson

Discover where George Washington’s early military career — and the French & Indian War — began at this historic fort!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • dog friendly
    • festivals
    • Frederick
    • holiday season
    • kid-friendly
    • Maryland

Boatloads of Fun: An Evening at Sailing Through the Solstice

Posted on January 14, 2025January 7, 2025by Jody Arneson

Discover the magic of winter as glowing sailboats light up Carroll Creek—an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss!

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    • historic houses
    • museums
    • Pennsylvania

Secrets of a Celibate Society: The Religious Rebels of Ephrata Cloister

Posted on December 17, 2024September 14, 2024by Jody Arneson

Discover how early American religious radicals combined mysticism, music, architecture, and art to leave behind a legacy that still resonates today.

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    • Civil War
    • dog friendly
    • heritage tourism
    • hiking
    • kid-friendly
    • Maryland
    • museums
    • state park
    • western Maryland

Before D.C., There Was Boonsboro: The Original Washington Monument

Posted on December 3, 2024September 14, 2024by Jody Arneson

This historic stone tower predates its famous D.C. counterpart. Whether you’re a history buff or a hiker on the Appalachian Trail, explore the monument’s storied past and the sweeping views that await at the top.

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    • Virginia

Art in the Blue Ridge: Exploring Roanoke’s Taubman Museum of Art

Posted on November 26, 2024September 14, 2024by Jody Arneson

From its sleek, angular architecture to cutting-edge exhibits, this museum is where modern meets mountain culture. Discover how this local gem is shaking up the Roanoke arts scene.

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    • Canaan Valley
    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • kid-friendly
    • nature-focused
    • state park
    • West Virginia

Easy Steps, Epic Views: The Lindy Point Overlook Trail

Posted on November 19, 2024September 7, 2024by Jody Arneson

Take this short and easy hike to a breathtaking scenic view over the Blackwater River gorge.

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  • boat tours
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    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Eastern Shore
    • ecotourism
    • heritage tourism
    • lighthouses
    • Maryland
    • nature-focused

Visiting Smith Island: A Glimpse of a Vanishing Way of Life

Posted on November 12, 2024September 7, 2024by Jody Arneson

The Chesapeake Bay’s Smith Island is known for its famous cake and soft-shell blue crabs, as well as its disappearing way of life.

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    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • kid-friendly
    • nature-focused
    • Virginia
    • water falls

Nature’s Roar and Iron’s Echo: Hiking the Roaring Run Loop Trail

Posted on November 5, 2024September 1, 2024by Jody Arneson

This 1.5 loop hike takes you along a burbling stream up to a beautiful, 30-foot waterfalls, as well as to an historic furnace in the Jefferson National Forest.

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    • heritage tourism
    • paranormal investigation
    • West Virginia

Sweet Springs Sanitarium: A West Virginia Relic with a Haunted Past

Posted on October 29, 2024September 9, 2024by Jody Arneson

With its spooky charm and reported paranormal activity, the old Sweet Spring Sanitorium is a great spot for those who enjoy a good scare!

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    • heritage tourism
    • kid-friendly
    • lighthouses
    • Maryland
    • museums
    • Southern Maryland

Learn about Life on the Chesapeake at the Calvert Marine Museum

Posted on October 22, 2024September 7, 2024by Jody Arneson

A great place to bring the kids, the Calvert Marine Museum is a must-visit destination if you visit Solomons Island MD (and you should visit Solomons Island!).

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    • heritage tourism
    • historic houses
    • Maryland

Montpelier Mansion: A Georgian Marvel in Maryland’s Heart

Posted on October 15, 2024September 3, 2024by Jody Arneson

Discover “the other Montpelier,” a Georgian-style mansion in Laurel MD that is both architecturally significant and relevant to Maryland history.

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    • kid-friendly
    • museums
    • trains and railroad history
    • Virginia

Roll through History at the Virginia Museum of Transportation

Posted on October 8, 2024September 1, 2024by Jody Arneson

This quirky museum covers a broad spectrum of transportation history, from trains to plains to automobiles!

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    • cemeteries
    • haunted
    • heritage tourism
    • Maryland
    • paranormal investigation

From the Catacombs: Unearthed Stories of Baltimore’s Haunted Westminster Burying Ground

Posted on October 1, 2024April 20, 2024by Jody Arneson

Combining history and heritage, the Westminster Burial Ground captivates tourists, scholars and literary enthusiasts alike, eager to delve into Poe’s legacy and the cemetery’s architectural beauty.

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    • Central PA
    • Centre County
    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • nature-focused
    • Pennsylvania
    • water falls

Hidden in the Forest: A Hike to Yost Run Falls

Posted on September 24, 2024September 1, 2024by Jody Arneson

Take this short but moderate hike to two lovely waterfalls hidden in the wilds of Sproul State Forest in Centre County, PA.

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I love exploring the midAtlantic states of the United States, finding the best, most interesting and fun daytrip destinations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey and New York. From the well known to the well off the beaten path, I'll take you as far as you can go in a day without a passport! Why daydream when you can daytrip?

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Camp Life and Command Decisions: Exploring Washington’s Morristown - 04 Feb , 2025
Walking in Washington’s Footsteps at Fort Necessity - 21 Jan , 2025
Boatloads of Fun: An Evening at Sailing Through the Solstice - 14 Jan , 2025
Secrets of a Celibate Society: The Religious Rebels of Ephrata Cloister - 17 Dec , 2024
Before D.C., There Was Boonsboro: The Original Washington Monument - 03 Dec , 2024

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