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71Chesapeake Children's Museum - Annapolis, Maryland
by Nancy Parode
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
82Review: The Rathskeller Restaurant, Indianapolis, Indiana
by Nancy Parode
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
77West Virginia's Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
by Nancy Parode
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
76Monterey, Virginia's Switzerland
by Nancy Parode
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
67Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum, Baltimore, Maryland
by Nancy Parode
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
81Indianapolis's Downtown Oasis - White River State Park
by Nancy Parode
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
78National Radio Astronomy Observatory - Green Bank, West Virginia
by Nancy Parode
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
67College Park Aviation Museum - College Park, Maryland
by Nancy Parode
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
65Calvert Marine Museum - Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
by Nancy Parode
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
80Climb West Virginia's Seneca Rocks
by Nancy Parode
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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