◈ Days on the Road ◈
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Day 177: Castle Chimneys In Virginia
Centuries ago, as a great inland sea receded, the forces of nature etched out impressive rock formations in Shenandoah Valley. Later we’ll visit a spot listed on the National Register of Historic Places because its design influenced the development of parks nationwide
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Day 100: A Rare Bog in Rocksylvania
We love Bill Murray’s movie Ground Hog Day so we’re glad to see the town that inspired it. Punxsutawney has fully embraced the ground hog day theme. Then we went to see a rare high elevation wetland bog.
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Day 95: Hand Pies, Sticky Buns and Wildflowers
We started our day with a beautiful walk along an abandoned railway, admired the beauty of the Amish farmland, ate some Amish delicacies and ended the day with a walk in a magical wildflower sanctuary in the eastern United States.
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Day 94: A Waterfall and a Show
We visited Colonial Williamsburg years ago so we’re getting on the road early and heading north. After a long, nail-biter of a drive by Washington D.C. we finally made it to Rolling Rock State Park in Pylesville, MD for one of the most unusual experiences we’ve ever had.
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Day 23: Snow, Wind and Rain
A very cold start (37F with a rainy/wintery mix) that never really warmed up Brrr! A good day to explore by car.
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Day 15: Where the Ponies Roam
Autumn time of year ⇓ We went into Assateague Island National Seashore, MD to look for them $25/day fee, valid for 7 days. This is where the ponies still roam free. We were told they like hanging out along the road that divides the marsh from the beach. We came across several ponies along the…
▣ Travel Guides ▣
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Where to Find Wild Ponies in the Eastern US
The wild Mustangs of the western states might the best known wild horses in the United States, but there are quite a few opportunities to see these beloved animals on the East Coast
◉ State & National Parks + Forests ◉
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Maryland State & National Parks + Forests
Maryland has a wide range of State Parks, National Parks, and Forests that provide visitors with numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation and adventure. Some of the most popular State Parks in Maryland include Assateague State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park, Deep Creek Lake State Park, and Gunpowder Falls State Park.
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With 1000s of National & State Parks and Forests it can be overwhelming to find those cool places to explore. So, we’ve done the hard work for you and listed all parks in the US with descriptions of what makes them great. Want a downloadable list? We got that too with our National Park Checklist and State/National Forests Checklist. What are you waiting for, start exploring today!
