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The Howard County Fair is ongoing now through August 15. A beloved weeklong annual summertime tradition in Maryland, this year’s offerings are extra special for two reasons. First, our nation is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. That alone greatly enhances the ambiance and appeal surrounding the overall event. Then there’s the fact that this year marks … Continue reading The Howard County Fair—A Tradition 80 Years in the Making
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!
Today, August 16, happens to be National Roller Coaster Day. As the story goes, it was on this date back in 1898 that the first vertical loop roller coaster was patented by Edwin Prescott. On a more localized side note of interest, let it be known that the actual first patent for what was at … Continue reading The Oldest Roller Coasters in the Mid-Atlantic
This Saturday, July 13, the scene in Downtown Frederick, Maryland will play host to a most unique and unusual racing event. It’s the return of the always-anticipated annual National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race—the only race of its kind in the entire nation. Credit: Erin Williams Photography This isn’t your typical bicycle race, as riders will be mounting … Continue reading The National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race in Downtown Frederick