Trips within Maryland
There are several nearby activities outside of Baltimore.
August 25, 2005
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Civil War sites keep Maryland history alive
You don't have to drive to Antietam or Gettysburg to walk in the footsteps of soldiers.
August 18, 2005
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Paw Paw Tunnel led the C&O Canal under a mountain
That's a light at the end of the tunnel.
August 11, 2005
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On White's Ferry, a short Potomac voyage
White's Ferry is the only vehicle to ferry vehicles across the Potomac River. The 24-car vessel, operating about six miles west of Poolesville in Montgomery County, is the sole survivor of about 100 ferries that crossed the river in the 19th century.
June 23, 2005
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Tilghman Island is showing off its history and culture
It's dawn on Tilghman Island, and Dot Tyler, spry at age 70, is carrying on a community tradition.
June 2, 2005
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Mass wedding recalls Elkton's claim to fame
Seventy years ago, the small town of Elkton was the marriage capital of the East Coast. Wedding chapels lined Main Street like a miniature Las Vegas strip (minus the casinos, of course).
May 26, 2005
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Chestertown parties to commemorate its Colonial Tea Party
In 1774, the brave citizens of Chestertown banded together to protest British tyranny and dumped a load of tea -- and a few British sailors who got in the way -- into the Chester River.
May 5, 2005
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Carroll County communities are celebrating spring
Stumped in your search for that perfect Mother's Day gift? Or hoping we'll get at least one spring Saturday worth spending outside?
March 31, 2005
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The C&O, rails and Elvis converge in Cumberland
What do George Washington and Elvis have in common with the C&O Canal and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad?
March 10, 2005
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Blackwater refuge celebrates eagles this weekend
While zipping through the Eastern Shore city of Cambridge on the way to the ocean, most folks have no idea that just to the south are tidal marshes so scenic and vast that they have been dubbed the "Everglades of Maryland."
February 17, 2005
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Frederick County's Sugarloaf rises above the ordinary
Despite what the European explorers who named Sugarloaf Mountain thought, it doesn't really look much like a cone of crystallized sugar. And with an elevation of only 1,282 feet, it's not much of a mountain either.
February 3, 2005
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From restaurants to racing, Laurel is worth a stop
Laurel is often lost in the shadows of Baltimore, Washington and Annapolis. Indeed, for many people, Laurel is just a place they pass on their way somewhere else.
January 6, 2005
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Bowie's rural roots offer visitors a peek into the area's past
Bowie has come a long way from its days as a rural railroad station on the line between Washington and Southern Maryland.
December 9, 2004
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'It's not your usual Christmas light show' in Solomons
The late architect, developer and philanthropist Francis Koenig owned 30 acres of choice woodland in Solomons and didn't know what to do with it.
December 2, 2004
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Lovely Berlin ought to be in pictures
Berlin is such a picture-perfect small town, it belongs in a movie. And it was - twice. Berlin played the part of rural Hale in the 1999 film Runaway Bride, and a few years later it provided a setting for the movie Tuck Everlasting.
November 25, 2004
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New Leonardtown aspires to capture the spirit of the old
Leonardtown has always danced to its own drummer.
November 4, 2004
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Artworks puts rural Kent County on culture map
Kent County isn't exactly known for its artwork.
October 7, 2004
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Enter a gateway to the mountains, more in Thurmont
The most famous attraction in Thurmont is one the general public will likely never see for themselves. United States presidents since Franklin D. Roosevelt have been coming to Thurmont for rest and relaxation at Camp David, the official presidential retreat.
September 16, 2004
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Maryland side of Great Falls is a scenic wonder
The Great Falls of the Potomac may not have the instant name recognition of, say, Niagara Falls.
August 26, 2004
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PRS guitars are something to see as well as to hear
The whole place is an acoustic phenomenon -- literally and figuratively.
August 19, 2004
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Quaint Taneytown gears up for its 250th anniversary
It's the town with the name no one ever pronounces correctly the first time around.
August 5, 2004
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At Deep Creek, the lake is only a part of the action
Everybody knows Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County is Maryland's premier lakefront location for fishing and water sports.
April 15, 2004
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Silver Spring has new connections to TV, film worlds
SILVER SPRING -- Who knew that you could jump in your car, drive 35 minutes and find yourself smack-dab in an East Coast version of Hollywood?
March 25, 2004
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Tubman, Oakley are good reasons to visit Cambridge
As Women's History Month draws to a close, visitors to the Cambridge and Bucktown area of Dorchester County can explore the lives of two Eastern Shore women who became legends of American and Maryland history: Harriet Tubman and Annie Oakley.
March 11, 2004
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Quirky Route 1 is a worthwhile change of pace
Limited-access highways can be great ways to get between points quickly. But in the Baltimore-Washington area, speedy travel along I-95 or even its more scenic sister, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, is never guaranteed. When you're stuck in traffic on those highways, there's no escape.
February 26, 2004
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Gaithersburg is a small-town oasis in suburban sprawl
Hidden amid big-box stores and chain restaurants lies the real Gaithersburg, a diverse Montgomery County community that has a storied history.
February 19, 2004
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Salisbury boasts a variety of ways to study wildlife
Two shiny black eyes peek through the opening of the green plants. Those eyes belong to beaver Buddha, one of the residents of the Salisbury Zoo (755 South Drive, 410-548-3188 or www.salisburyzoo.org). Curious, he moves slowly to get a better look at whom he is greeting. He climbs carefully up the fence of his cage. In the process, Buddha exposes his significantly large and furry belly.
February 12, 2004
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Nearby B&Bs offer the pampering without the travel
Desire a romantic getaway, but not up for a long trek? Then consider a cozy weekend retreat, right in the heart of Charm City.
January 29, 2004
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Mother Seton is a major presence in Emmitsburg
In northernmost Frederick County sits Emmitsburg, an unassuming little town perhaps best known for the role it has played in the American Roman Catholic Church.
January 15, 2004
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College Park has a prominent place in history of flight
Almost exactly a century ago, on Dec. 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first four powered airplane flights in Kitty Hawk, N.C. The longest lasted 59 seconds and carried Wilbur Wright 852 feet.
December 4, 2003
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At New Market, visitors enjoy old treasures
Two hundred years ago, New Market was a stop on the National Pike, a resting place for travelers and their weary horses.
October 30, 2003
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Solomons Island is the nearby getaway
So you want to go somewhere relaxing, a place that's quiet yet offers fun activities.
September 25, 2003
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Rivers, states and history merge at Harpers Ferry
Fall is a wonderful time to enjoy crisp air and turning leaves in the nearby mountains of Maryland and West Virginia. The historic town of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., located where the Potomac River meets the Shenandoah, offers tours of the historic buildings and sites led by National Park rangers, bike riding and walks along the C&O Canal, hiking on the Appalachian Trail and shopping in a variety of quaint stores, including gift boutiques.
August 28, 2003
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Last summer fling on quiet shores
Otto Mears had big plans for the resort he was building on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The financier envisioned a lavish place with waterfront hotels, casinos and boardwalk rides that rivaled Coney Island and Atlantic City. To ensure that people could reach his Calvert County entertainment mecca, he built a railroad to Washington and constructed a pier to accommodate steamboats from Baltimore.
August 7, 2003
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Assateague offers quiet alternative for beachgoers
For many people, it just wouldn't be summer without a trip to Ocean City.
July 24, 2003
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In Westminster, it's Ravens camp and the county fair
In Westminster, football and the county fair are the ticket to fun in late July.
July 17, 2003
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Walking tours focus on black history in the state capital
Annapolis -- In this city of maritime culture, politics and the Naval Academy, where history and tradition are practically embedded in the narrow cobblestone streets -- something new is afoot.
July 3, 2003
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Where simple is worth preserving
The eclectic collections of bric-a-brac hocked at Takoma Park's trademark vintage shops have a uniqueness matched only by the burg's mishmash of people, cultures and lifestyles.
June 26, 2003
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New trail retraces road to Gettysburg
With the roar of a cannon and under the watchful eye of Gen. George Meade (really an actor), the Maryland Civil War Trails: Gettysburg Invasion and Retreat opens today in Frederick.
June 12, 2003
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On the Boardwalk, a bit of everything
Though its official name is Atlantic Avenue, it's simply known to the millions who visit Ocean City each year as the Boardwalk.
June 5, 2003
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St. Michaels is awash in charm
St. Michaels -- St. Michaels is the type of charming little town where traffic lights don't exist, bicycles seem as plentiful as cars, and there are no malls or restaurant chains to mar breathtaking views of the water.
May 22, 2003
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Blues Fest adds to Hagerstown fun
If you're looking for a little bit more culture in your life, then make your way to Hagerstown.
May 1, 2003
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Decoys and history at Havre de Grace
You have to love a museum with a big sign urging visitors to "please touch."
April 24, 2003
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Capital idea: Take a tour of Annapolis
If George Washington were alive today, his favorite place to spend the day just might be in the historic district of Annapolis. Almost every street in Annapolis has a story to tell. Many of the homes, buildings and restaurants are more than 200 years old.
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