The Land of Fire and Ice
Sky Lagoon by Pursuit With mountainous glaciers cozying up to searing hot volcanic springs and more than 100 volcanoes rising out of the sea, plus the chance to soak in a geothermal pool with northern...
View ArticleGetaways: Discovering an East Coast Gem
Dog sledding, cross country skiing and snow tubing, are just a few of the myriad winter activities available in this charming New England town. | Photo: Wiseguy Creative The great outdoors have never...
View ArticleAdventure Awaits at the Beach
Bethany Beach, Delaware (VisitDelaware.com) Think a regional beach vacation is only about loafing on a beach soaking up sun? Think again. Sure, there’s plenty of surf and sand to enjoy an easy road...
View ArticleTo Battle: A Civil-War Tour of Gettysburg
Gettysburg Battlefield (drnadig/E+/getty images plus) Mention “Gettysburg” and almost anyone will immediately think of the American Civil War, the pivotal battle fought there or the long-remembered...
View ArticleVirginia’s Presidential Mountains: Monticello and Mount Vernon
Monticello (Eric D. Goodman) Arriving in Charlottesville, Virginia, during the vibrant spring season is a sensory delight. The mountainside trees paint the landscape with shades of light emerald. As my...
View ArticleA Weekend in Nashville: Music, Food and Fun for Everyone
Downtown Nashville (andreykr/adobe stock) Nashville is a city that’s known for its music, but that’s not all it has to offer. From its delicious food and vibrant museums to historic sites and...
View ArticleGrand Time in the Grand Canyon: This UNESCO World Heritage Site Offers...
Sunset above South Rim from the Mather Point at the Grand Canyon (Adobe Stock / Nick Fox) The day unfolds with the rhythmic hum of wheels on asphalt as our rented passenger van cruises through northern...
View ArticleSpa Escape: The Lodge at Woodloch Offers Relaxation and Peace
A couple enjoys The Lodge at Woodloch in the Poconos. (Photos by Annie Killam Photography for The Lodge at Woodloch) Life is hectic. You’re flirting with burnout. You need a much-needed change of...
View ArticleThe Best Places to Swim This Season
Sandy Beach in Sandy Point State Park in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland (Nathaniel Gonzales) It’s going to be a hot summer—according to the National Weather Service, Maryland is expected to experience...
View ArticleGrand Slam Tour: A Baseball Road Trip
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore (Chris6d / CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED) Baseball is more than a game; it’s America’s pastime, deeply intertwined with our country’s culture, woven into the fabric of our...
View ArticleCharm City Cruises: Leave on a Ship From Baltimore, and Explore Destinations...
A Carnival Pride cruise (Courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line) When the Key Bridge collapsed, it looked like Baltimore cruising adventures would collapse right along with it. Thanks to a lot of hard work...
View ArticleProst! From Bavaria to Berlin
Tauber with traditional German houses, Bavaria, Germany (photo credits / Adobestock) Germany is a diverse land of fairytale castles, bratwurst stands, deliciously bitter beer and a history that both...
View ArticlePlaces to Go in the Mid-Atlantic: Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Visitor Center (via Wikimedia Commons) Alexandria is a fairly large and populous area, and determining what to do on a trip there can be overwhelming. But Old Town Alexandria is a safe bet,...
View ArticlePlaces to Go in the Mid-Atlantic: Chestertown
The Garfield Center in Chestertown (Acroterion via Wikimedia Commons) Voted “The Best Small Town in Maryland to Chill Out” by WorldAtlas, Chestertown is a tiny burg with a population of less 6,000 but...
View ArticlePlaces to Go in the Mid-Atlantic: Havre de Grace
Havre de Grace’s shore (Jillian Diamond) Nestled right by the meeting point of the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay, Havre de Grace is a fairly small town, but a popular destination for weekend...
View ArticlePlaces to Go in the Mid-Atlantic: Hagerstown
Hagerstown Main Street (Preservation Maryland via Wikimedia Commons) Nestled right beneath the Maryland-Pennsylvania state line, Hagerstown is known as the “Hub City” due to its status as one of the...
View ArticleFun Things to Do in Alexandria in December
Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend Dec. 6-8 Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria, VA 22314 Kick off the holiday season with a weekend full of fun and festive events. The 53rd Annual Alexandria Scottish...
View ArticleFun Things to Do in Chestertown in December
RiverArts Annual Holiday Show & Sale Wednesdays to Sundays through Dec. 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Chestertown RiverArts | 315 High Street #106,...
View ArticleFun Things to Do in Hagerstown in December
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (Farragutful via Wikimedia Commons) Holiday Nights at the Museum Dec. 6, 13, 20, 5-8 p.m. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts | 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD...
View ArticleFun Things to Do in Havre de Grace in December
Havre de Grace Merry Marketplace on Franklin Dec. 6-7, 14-15, 5-8 p.m. Fridays, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays 400 Block of Franklin St., Havre de Grace, MD 21078 Get your holiday shopping done at the many...
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