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Chesapeake Children's Museum - Annapolis, Maryland

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We scamper through the leaves, desperately trying to move silently. Ahead, our guide puts her finger to her lips and scans the trail. We freeze. Does she see someone? As our guide cocks her head to listen,... published 10 months ago

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Review: The Rathskeller Restaurant, Indianapolis, Indiana

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The Rathskeller has been dishing up great food and authentic German fun since 1894. This historic restaurant, located in the Athenaeum Building, features award-winning German and American dishes, an... published 10 months ago

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West Virginia's Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

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Somehow, fall always brings Cass Scenic Railroad State Park to mind. I suppose it's because the railroad's season ends around the third week of October each year, after the vibrant fall colors have come and... published 10 months ago

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Monterey, Virginia's Switzerland

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Virginia's Highland County holds a treasure of a town. Monterey makes a great daytrip from Harrisonburg or Staunton, but it's also a perfect place for a weekend getaway. There isn't much to Monterey, at... published 10 months ago

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Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum, Baltimore, Maryland

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On a chilly day last winter, I took my children to Baltimore's Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum. It was a bit hard to find because it's inside a hangar at a working state airport. We asked around and found it... published 10 months ago

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Indianapolis's Downtown Oasis - White River State Park

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V. C.Downtown Indianapolis isn't what it used to be. For residents and visitors alike, that's a good thing. Singles, couples and families can find plenty to do downtown. First stop: White River State Park.... published 10 months ago

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National Radio Astronomy Observatory - Green Bank, West Virginia

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Did you know that there's a place in West Virginia where no cell phones work and no radio stations broadcast? No, it's not because there's a secret FBI monitoring station nearby. Instead, there's a... published 10 months ago

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College Park Aviation Museum - College Park, Maryland

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My son adores airplanes. In fact, he loves them so much that he'll break off a conversation and run outside to see a plane fly overhead. Fortunately, we live near several wonderful aviation museums. We... published 10 months ago

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Calvert Marine Museum - Chesapeake Bay, Maryland

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When I took my children and mother-in-law to the Calvert Marine Museum, I wasn't sure what to expect. I knew the museum had a lighthouse and otters, and that its exhibits had a Chesapeake Bay theme, but that... published 10 months ago

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Climb West Virginia's Seneca Rocks

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Let's set the record straight - I am no outdoorswoman. My ideal campsite has an electrical outlet for my blow dryer. I hike perhaps once a year. Even though I lived in West Virginia for two years, I seldom... published 10 months ago

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