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MidAtlantic Daytrips — Why daydream when you can daytrip?

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Experience Art in Nature at the National Sculpture Garden

Posted on February 21, 2023December 3, 2022by Jody Arneson

National Sculpture Garden on the National Mall in Washington DC

Lichtensteins, Calders and Indianas, oh my!

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Hike Ricketts Glen State Park: 3.2 Miles, 18 Spectacular Waterfalls

Posted on February 7, 2023November 26, 2022by Jody Arneson

Take this hike to see 18 spectacular waterfalls!

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Discover Frederick Douglass in the Places That Shaped Him

Posted on February 4, 2023July 28, 2022by Jody Arneson

Tour the most important sites of Frederick Douglass’ childhood.

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Finding History and Beauty at St Clement’s Island State Park

Posted on January 14, 2023September 18, 2022by Jody Arneson

This unusual daytrip combines natural beauty and interesting history!

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Explore Who We Are at the National Museum of American History

Posted on January 9, 2023September 14, 2022by Jody Arneson

Visiting this museum is like exploring a treasure trove of our grandparents’ attics!

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So Much to See at the National Museum of Natural History

Posted on December 24, 2022September 13, 2022by Jody Arneson

It’s not your parents’ museum anymore!

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Enjoy a Lititz Christmas!

Posted on December 20, 2022December 14, 2022by Jody Arneson

This quaint town offers huge holiday charm!

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Celebrate the Holiday Season in Downtown Pittsburgh

Posted on December 3, 2022November 30, 2022by Jody Arneson

Ice skating around a Christmas tree in Pittsburgh

Discovering the holiday spirit is easy in downtown Pittsburgh!

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Tracing Revolutionary War History at Fort Nonsense

Posted on November 15, 2022July 24, 2022by Jody Arneson

This fascinating historic site also offers an amazing view!

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Exploring Forgotten History: Catoctin Furnace and the African American Cemetery Trail

Posted on November 8, 2022June 26, 2022by Jody Arneson

Explore Catoctin Furnace’s rich history and learn why this iron-making village was so important to America’s history.

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ABOUT ME

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?