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With its optimal location just north of Baltimore and south of Frederick, it isn’t any secret that Carroll County, Maryland, is home to a vast array of unique communities. What isn’t always apparent, however, is just how fascinating its quaint collective truly is. Many of the small towns that comprise Carroll County today boast a … Continue reading Sifting Through Sykesville History
Albeit a wet and rainy rendition for most of us in the Mid-Atlantic, Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone. That means beach season is officially back in session, and the kickoff to summer is now underway. Because swimming and beachgoing are summer rites of passage, it goes without saying that vacationers like to head … Continue reading A Quaint Historic Overview of Bethel, Delaware
Did you know that February 13 has been designated “Get a Different Name Day”? While this national, albeit obscure observation was invented purely for fun, it does put one in mind of the unique impact titular claims to fame have on various people and places throughout the world. Some are meaningful and even powerful, while … Continue reading The Backstory Behind Bizarre Town Names in Delaware and Maryland
Leaf-peeping season is the perfect time to take in the beauty of the lush, bucolic countryside via a scenic train ride excursion. And you can never go wrong when you ride the rails in style with a company that literally has “scenic” in its name. Credit: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad The Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad … Continue reading All Aboard Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad!