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Plane Spotting at Dulles, Reagan National and BWI (Washington, D. C.Airports)
by Nancy Parode
My husband and son are addicted to plane spotting. Fortunately for them, we live in the landing pattern of a D. C.-area airport. They'll both drop whatever they're doing when they hear an unusual plane fly... published 10 months ago
Review: 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
West 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
Climb 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
Eat Your Way Through Baltimore's Little Italy
by Nancy Parode
If you've visited large cities in the Northeast United States, you already know that many of them have areas known as "Little Italy." Boston, New York and Philadelphia all have Italian neighborhoods with... published 11 months ago
Monterey, 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
Baltimore's Best Kid-Friendly Attractions
by Nancy Parode
I've lived "between the beltways" for about six years, all told. The nation's capital, to my south, attracts millions of visitors each year. My northern neighbor, Baltimore, is home to many family-themed... published 11 months ago
Relax on Indianapolis' Central Canal
by Nancy Parode
Indianapolis's Central Canal and SkylineWhether you are visiting Indianapolis for the first time or looking for a new place to take your lunchtime walk, the Central Canal is a destination to consider. Winding... published 11 months ago
Indianapolis' Top 4 Kid-Friendly Attractions
by Nancy Parode
I've visited Indianapolis, the "Crossroads of America", at least a dozen times with children in tow. Whether you're stopping in Indy for just a night or two or spending several days, you'll be pleased with... published 11 months ago
USS Constellation, Pride of Baltimore's Inner Harbor
by Nancy Parode
There's something special about a ship. Maybe it's the lure of far-away places, or the sense of history we feel as we look at a sailing vessel. It's hard to resist the urge to walk onboard and feel the sea... published 10 months ago


