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Tag: Hiking
Learning doesn’t have to end just because it’s summertime. In fact, this may be the optimal season to get schooled in more outdoor, nature-based endeavors—more green time and less screen time, so to speak. Credit: LC Hermoza Here in the Mid-Atlantic, you’ll find an array of options awaiting your exploration, from nature centers, nature preserves, … Continue reading Exploring the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center at Otter Point Creek
We typically don’t think of the Mid-Atlantic region as being ideal territory for growing cranberries. Yet, believe it or not, there do still exist a few select locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and even Pennsylvania where you can find wild, native varieties like the larger American cranberry and smaller bog cranberry. That’s because very specific growing … Continue reading Discovering West Virginia’s Historic Cranberry Glades
If I were to ask you to name the oldest, still-standing house in Salisbury, Maryland, could you do it? More often than not, the answer is a resounding “no.” What’s even sadder is that the popularity of Poplar Hill Mansion goes virtually unnoticed, especially when compared to other regional attractions throughout Wicomico County and its … Continue reading Exploring Poplar Hill Mansion in Salisbury
When most people think of beachgoing throughout the state of Virginia, their thoughts tend to automatically sway to the resorts and attractions found in Virginia Beach, specifically. It’s understandable, given “Beach” is in the very title of the community’s name. But for those who know where to look, there are a host of alternative suggestions … Continue reading Virginia’s Underrated Beach Alternatives