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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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  • budget-friendly day trip
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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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  • budget-friendly day trip
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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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  • budget-friendly day trip
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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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  • budget-friendly day trip
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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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  • budget-friendly day trip
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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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    • 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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  • Baltimore
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    • budget-friendly day trip
    • heritage tourism
    • Howard County
    • kid-friendly
    • Maryland

Explore Nike Missile Site BA-79: A Cold War Relic in Our Backyard

Posted on September 10, 2024September 1, 2024by Jody Arneson

Experience this cool Cold War history and explore a nuclear missile bunker that’s right in your backyard!

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  • Central PA
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    • heritage tourism
    • kid-friendly
    • museums
    • Pennsylvania

Find Baseball Bliss at the Little League Museum

Posted on August 3, 2024July 20, 2024by Jody Arneson

This museum celebrates the enduring spirit of youth sportsmanship that continues to resonate worldwide.

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  • art museum
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    • budget-friendly day trip
    • gardens
    • kid-friendly
    • Maryland
    • museums
    • Southern Maryland

Art in Nature at Annmarie Sculpture Garden

Posted on July 20, 2024July 18, 2024by Jody Arneson

Get your zen on at this lovely art gallery, where you can experience the joy of nature outdoors.

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • Centre County
    • dog friendly
    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • kid-friendly
    • nature-focused
    • Pennsylvania
    • wheelchair accessible

Discover the Beauty of Soaring Eagle Wetland

Posted on May 21, 2024April 11, 2024by Jody Arneson

Check out this wetlands near Happy Valley for its many varieties of wild flowers!

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    • ecotourism
    • gardens
    • kid-friendly
    • Maryland
    • nature-focused
    • wheelchair accessible

Explore the Blooms and Beauty of Brookside Gardens

Posted on May 14, 2024April 9, 2024by Jody Arneson

Explore this urban oasis and discover the blooms and beauty it holds!

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    • ecotourism
    • hiking
    • kid-friendly
    • nature-focused
    • Pennsylvania

Erie’s Eden: The Wildlife Wonders of Asbury Woods

Posted on May 7, 2024March 30, 2024by Jody Arneson

Asbury Woods is a nature preserve in Erie PA that offers hiking and educational programs.

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  • caverns
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    • Civil War
    • ecotourism
    • heritage tourism
    • kid-friendly
    • nature-focused
    • Shenandoah Valley
    • Virginia

Melrose Caverns Offers Stalactites, Stalagmites, and Stories

Posted on April 30, 2024March 30, 2024by Jody Arneson

Melrose Caverns, near Harrisonburg VA, offer Civil War history and artifacts, as well as stalactites and stalagmites.

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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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