This stretch of the C&O Canal is popular because of its unparalleled beauty.
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Biking the C&O Canal Towpath: 10 Delightful Miles from Williamsport
Pedal through history along the C&O Canal towpath!
Hiking to a Ghost Town in Bear Mountain State Park — In Search of Doodletown
Take a hike to this abandoned hamlet on the Hudson River!
Hiking through History at Palmer State Park
Hiking in Palmer State Park offers lots of history along with a delightful walk in the woods!
The Bulldog at Baltimore’s Gate: Four Forgotten Forts Still Stand Sentinel
Explore four forgotten forts that once gave Baltimoreans peace of mind during wartime.
Beautiful Vistas and Hidden Waterfalls Along the Tramontane Trail: A Hike in Holly River State Park
Looking for a great winter hike? Tramontane Trail in Holly River State Park will lead you on a quiet winter adventure!
Martinsburg’s Green Hill Cemetery
Join MidAtlantic DayTrips in an exploration of this creepy, spooky cemetery!
Martinsburg’s Spooky Roundhouse Keeps the Spirits of Its Past
The railroad came to Martinsburg in 1842; the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company established engine and machine shops in the town in 1849. Martinsburg became a major regional transportation node and one of the major employers of the region. The railroad and railroad yards provided jobs, prosperity and military strategic importance during the Civil War. […]
Could There Be a Qainter Town Than Shepherdstown WV?
Shepherdstown dates back to 1762; Thomas Shepherd founded Mecklenburg, as it was known then, was a bustling little town of 100 by 1775, filled with millers, tanners, potters, smiths and other artisans who appreciated the six natural springs which feed Town Run as it enters the south of town. This small stream meanders through backyards, under […]
The Hidden Catskills Waterfalls Along the Vernooy Falls Hike
The Vernooy Kill Falls Hike is a short, out-and-back hike — either 2 miles or 3.6 miles, depending where you pick up the trailhead — to a very pretty waterfall. The falls is a series of picturesque little waterfalls with pools, dropping about 30 feet in 4 stages. During the warmer months, this would be […]