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MidAtlantic Daytrips — Why daydream when you can daytrip?

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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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    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • kid-friendly
    • nature-focused
    • state park

Hiking Gifford Pinchot State Park

Posted on October 8, 2022September 10, 2022by Jody Arneson

This park’s hike’s offer scenic water views and lovely treks through the woodlands.

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    • dog friendly
    • Eastern Shore
    • ecotourism
    • gardens
    • hiking
    • kid-friendly
    • Maryland
    • nature-focused

Discover the Beauty of a Maryland Native Garden at Adkins Arboretum

Posted on August 27, 2022July 24, 2022by Jody Arneson
Adkins Arboretum

This arboretum focuses on presenting Maryland native plants in a variety of settings.

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    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • Hudson River Valley
    • kid-friendly
    • nature-focused
    • New York

Hike Shaupeneak Ridge’s Mystical Beauty

Posted on August 23, 2022July 19, 2022by Jody Arneson
Shaupenridge Peak - Louisiana Lake

Exploring the trails in this park is a mystical experience!

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    • cemeteries
    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • heritage tourism
    • hiking
    • Hudson River Valley
    • New York
    • Revolutionary War
    • ruins

Hiking to a Ghost Town in Bear Mountain State Park — In Search of Doodletown

Posted on June 25, 2022July 19, 2022by Jody Arneson

Take a hike to this abandoned hamlet on the Hudson River!

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    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • nature-focused
    • state park
    • West Virginia
    • wheelchair accessible

Three Short Hikes in Holly River State Park You Shouldn’t Miss!

Posted on June 18, 2022May 26, 2022by Jody Arneson

Holly River State Park is one of West Virginia’s best kept secrets! Enjoy 3 great short hikes in this wonderful gem of a park!

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    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • heritage tourism
    • hiking
    • industrial history
    • Maryland
    • nature-focused
    • ruins
    • state park

Hiking through History at Palmer State Park

Posted on April 26, 2022March 21, 2022by Jody Arneson

Hiking in Palmer State Park offers lots of history along with a delightful walk in the woods!

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    • Erie Canal
    • heritage tourism
    • hiking
    • industrial history
    • New York

Take a Walk Along the Towpath in the Old Erie Canal State Historic Park

Posted on April 19, 2022May 13, 2022by Jody Arneson

Take a walk through history along the Old Erie Canal!

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    • state park
    • water falls
    • West Virginia

Holly River State Park’s Beautiful Waterfalls

Posted on April 16, 2022March 20, 2022by Jody Arneson
Water cascades over the Upper Falls in Holly River State Park

Take this short hike to explore the beautiful falls of Holly River State Park!

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    • kid-friendly
    • Maryland
    • nature-focused

Spring Revealing Itself at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

Posted on April 2, 2022March 30, 2022by Jody Arneson

Discover this off-the-beaten-path park and its gorgeous water views!

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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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