Outdoor Activities

I’ve joined the pickleball craze and now my paddle is a must-pack item for every vacation! This exhilarating sport, a dynamic blend of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, adds a unique…

When you find yourself with a touch of wanderlust but you only have a three-day weekend, consider heading west toward the gorgeous westernmost ridges of the Appalachian Mountains, to Pennsylvania’s…

Nestled just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C., Great Falls National Park in Virginia offers an exhilarating escape into nature’s grandeur. Whether you’re a seasoned…

The Appalachian Trail stretches some 2,200 miles along the East Coast from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mt. Katahdin, Maine. The Trail was first conceived in 1921 and completed in 1936…

We are headed to the beach for a warm spring day in May and the only thing we are bringing is the Playamigo! Plenty of room for a beach towel,…

In collaboration with Cunningham Falls State Park, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society honors, investigates, and conserves the past of this significant industrial site from the 18th to the 20th centuries. …

The historic Town of New Market, with its picturesque Main Street and historic charm, is a quintessential small town and worth a visit by anyone driving along Interstate 70 in…

According to a recent travel poll by Viator, a Tripadvisory Company, four New England states rank in the Top 10 Best States to visit for a winter adventure, with Vermont…

In 1783, Thomas Jefferson wrote about the view of the Potomac River through the Blue Ridge Mountains, saying it was one of the “most stupendous scenes in Nature… worth a…

Brunswick, Maryland masters the triple threat. It’s a small city in southwestern Frederick County with considerable assets: a prime location on the Potomac River’s north bank; fascinating railroad heritage, earning…