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MidAtlantic Daytrips — Why daydream when you can daytrip?

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Pittsburgh Zoo: Where the Wild Things Are!

Posted on March 21, 2023February 12, 2023by Jody Arneson

This zoo will help you find your wild side!

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Gifford Pinchot State Park Offers a Cozy Cabin Stay

Posted on March 14, 2023November 26, 2022by Jody Arneson

Choose a cozy cabin for a relaxing visit to this gem of a state park!

budget-friendly day trip
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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!

budget-friendly day trip
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So Much to See at the National Museum of Natural History

Posted on December 24, 2022September 13, 2022by Jody Arneson

It’s not your parents’ museum anymore!

budget-friendly day trip
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Explore Flora at the US Botanic Garden

Posted on October 15, 2022September 12, 2022by Jody Arneson

Delight all your senses at this garden oasis on the National Mall!

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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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Discover the Beauty of a Maryland Native Garden at Adkins Arboretum

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

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

budget-friendly day trip
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Hike Shaupeneak Ridge’s Mystical Beauty

Posted on August 23, 2022July 19, 2022by Jody Arneson

Exploring the trails in this park is a mystical experience!

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Explore Tuckahoe State Park by Kayak!

Posted on August 13, 2022July 4, 2022by Jody Arneson

Head to this beautiful gem of a park on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for the best kayaking in the state.

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Biking on the C&O Canal Offers Gorgeous Scenery West of Williamsport

Posted on August 9, 2022June 29, 2022by Jody Arneson

This stretch of the C&O Canal is popular because of its unparalleled beauty.

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ABOUT ME

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?