Hikes in this park will help you understand a pivotal battle of the American Revolutionary War.
National Parks & Historic Sites
Visit the Gilded Age at the Vanderbilt Mansion
Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt lived lives of unparalleled luxury. Their Hyde Park mansion offered nothing less.
Tracing Revolutionary War History at Fort Nonsense
This fascinating historic site also offers an amazing view!
Arlington House: The Mysterious House on the Hill
Often overshadowed by the national cemetery surrounding it, Arlington House is a worthy daytrip destination in its own right.
Antietam National Battlefield: A Leadership Perspective
Understanding the generals’ leadership styles help us understand the outcome of the battle.
Biking the C&O Canal Towpath: 10 Delightful Miles from Williamsport
Pedal through history along the C&O Canal towpath!
Exploring Equality at the Women’s Rights National Park
If you believe all people are created equal, then this is the daytrip for you!
Discover a Hidden Botanical Garden Gem at Cross Estate Gardens
This hidden garden is waiting your visit!
Enjoy the Lotuses and Lilies at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
There’s an amazing oasis right in the heart of Washington DC, nestled near the banks of the Anacostia River. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, a series of cultivated ponds filled with waterlilies and lotuses. Adjacent to the ponds is Kenilworth Marsh, the largest remaining tidal marsh in the nation’s capital. Here you’ll find a variety of plans […]
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site: Exploring the Secrets of Lindenwald
Visit this little-known former U.S. President’s home to discover his contributions to the United States.
Learning More About a Favorite Hero at Harriet Tubman National Historic Park
Join MidAtlantic DayTrips on its pilgrimage to learn about the rest of Harriet Tubman’s story — her life in Auburn, NY after the end of the Civil War.
Remembering American Heroes at the Flight 93 National Memorial
The Flight 93 National Memorial commemorates the crash of United Airlines Flight 93, which was one of four aircraft hijacked in the September 11 attacks. The Memorial is the nation’s permanent memorial to the 40 passengers and crew of Flight 93. It’s their final resting place and their remains are still present — this is […]
Cranberry Glades Boardwalk, One of the Coolest Spots You’ll Encounter!
You should definitely check out the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area if you’re in Pocahontas County, WV. One of West Virginia’s largest wetlands, this 750-acre area features open bogs, with the surrounding moutains — Black, Cranberry and Kennison — creating a natural bowl. With an elevation of 3400 feet, the Glades resemble an Artic tundra, only […]
Seven Fabulous Forts in the Mid-Atlantic States You Should Visit!
Everyone’s probably heard of famous Fort McHenry in Baltimore, which tells the story of the War of 1812 and is immortalized in Francis Scott Key’s “Star-Spangled Banner.” But seven other fabulous forts are worth exploring in the mid-Atlantic region: three in Maryland, and two each in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Each fort has a unique history […]
Late Fall Hike to Hone Quarry Waterfalls
The out-and-back hike up to the Hone Quarry Falls will take you just approximately 2.5 miles up a mountain, yielding some pretty glimpses of the ridges of mountains on the other side of a small gorge/valley to a pleasant falls area, an ideal area, had we timed it right, for a picnic listening to the […]