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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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    • 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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    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Eastern Shore
    • ecotourism
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    • 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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    • 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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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Maryland
    • museums
    • Southern Maryland

In the Footsteps of the Past: Exploring Stagg Hall and Historic Port Tobacco

Posted on July 13, 2024July 18, 2024by Jody Arneson

Historic Port Tobacco and Stagg Hall is an interesting part of Maryland history.

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    • Maryland

Guiding Light: John Donahoo’s Legacy and the Concord Point Lighthouse

Posted on June 4, 2024April 20, 2024by Jody Arneson

This iconic lighthouse has watched over sailors navigating the Upper Chesapeake Bay for nearly 150 years!

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    • 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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    • Maryland

Explore 8000 Years of History at the Mount Calvert Historical and Archeological Park

Posted on February 6, 2024October 8, 2023by Jody Arneson
Mansion at Mount Calvert Historic & Archeological Park

This exceptional park offers much more than incredible scenic views of the Patuxent River!

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    • Maryland
    • National Parks & Historic Sites
    • Revolutionary War
    • Southern Maryland

Discover Little-Known History at the Thomas Stone NHS

Posted on January 6, 2024September 2, 2023by Jody Arneson
Haberdeventure, Thomas Stone's mansion

Chances are, you’ve never heard of this Founding Father!

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    • Maryland
    • Southern Maryland

Beacons of History: Exploring Southern Maryland’s Cove Point and Piney Point Lighthouses

Posted on December 12, 2023August 25, 2023by Jody Arneson
Cove Point Lighthouse

Two historic southern Maryland lighthouses still stand as beacons of history.

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  • Baltimore
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Make Something Special at the McFadden Glass Studio

Posted on December 2, 2023October 8, 2023by Jody Arneson
Brian glassblowing with a McFadden resident artist

McFadden Glass Studio will help you create your personal masterpiece!

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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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