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Flag Ponds Nature Park Beach—An Alternative to Mainstream Maryland Beachgoing

Flag Ponds Nature Park Beach—An Alternative to Mainstream Maryland Beachgoing

Swim season is in full swing across the Mid-Atlantic, with many folks crowding the beaches and other popular watering holes. We certainly have no shortage of options for swim-time destinations, with Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia beaches all ranking high on the list of highlights this time of year.  Credit: Pexels But what about those who … Continue reading Flag Ponds Nature Park Beach—An Alternative to Mainstream Maryland Beachgoing →

Discovering Riley’s Lock and House at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Have you ever visited the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park? Originally established as a National Monument by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, the site was later added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and officially designated a National Historical Park in 1971. Based primarily within the District of Columbia, … Continue reading Discovering Riley’s Lock and House at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park →