We went to Fort Hill Cemetery to pay our respects — and get the closest we’ll ever get — to freedom fighter and American hero Harriet Tubman. We’d visited her home, which is under restoration and renovation, earlier that day. And the day before, we’d toured William Seward’s house, her friend and former U.S. Secretary […]
budget-friendly day trip
Hiking Gifford Pinchot State Park
This park’s hike’s offer scenic water views and lovely treks through the woodlands.
Visit the Real Uncle Sam at Oakwood Cemetery
Explore Oakwood Cemetery’s beautiful grounds and hike its trails, leading around several ponds. It’s likely you’ll encounter Uncle Sam’s grave!
Antietam National Battlefield: A Leadership Perspective
Understanding the generals’ leadership styles help us understand the outcome of the battle.
Tracing a Conspiracy at the John Brown House
This middle-class home served as a boarding house run by a widow and a base of operations for a conspiracy to overthrow the United States!
Sentences Served at Old Franklin Jail
This historic jail has a surprising history as a way-station on the Underground Railroad.
Ride the Indian Head Rail Trail
The popular, 13-mile, paved Indian Head Rail Trail travels roughly halfway across Charles County, following Mattawoman Creek valley between the small towns of Indian Head and White Plains.
Discover the Beauty of a Maryland Native Garden at Adkins Arboretum
This arboretum focuses on presenting Maryland native plants in a variety of settings.
Drive Through History at Swigart Auto Museum
Explore interesting stories and automobiles from this cute little auto museum!
Explore Tuckahoe State Park by Kayak!
Head to this beautiful gem of a park on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for the best kayaking in the state.
Biking on the C&O Canal Offers Gorgeous Scenery West of Williamsport
This stretch of the C&O Canal is popular because of its unparalleled beauty.
Bear Mountain State Park: Take a Scenic Drive
Take this beautiful drive through Bear Mountain State Park, and take in the panoramic views over the forested Hudson River valley from a mountaintop observation tower.
Take a Ride Along Columbia’s Bikepaths
Biking to a bakery along Columbia’s bike paths is a favorite Saturday morning pasttime!
