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Sky Meadows State Park (and Barrel Oak Winery & Taphouse) 10-31-21

plaitin

Feb 20, 20221 min read

Sky Meadows State Park (and Barrel Oak Winery & Taphouse) 10-31-21

Back to Sky Meadows for a different hike and different place afterwards. A pretty steep hike up to the top but the views are well worth...

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Luckett's Store, Leesburg, VA (and Breaux Vineyards) 10-24-21

plaitin

Feb 20, 20221 min read

Luckett's Store, Leesburg, VA (and Breaux Vineyards) 10-24-21

An easy drive into Leesburg and out into Virginia wine country. Funky stuff to look at on the grounds of this property. The Wrap Leesburg...

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Gathland State Park, Jefferson, MD (and Willow Oaks Craft Cider) 10-17-21

plaitin

Oct 26, 20212 min read

Gathland State Park, Jefferson, MD (and Willow Oaks Craft Cider) 10-17-21

Gathland is located in Frederick County, MD, and there are beautiful views of the countryside along the way. This is another area of...

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Audrey Carroll Audubon Sanctuary, Mt. Airy, MD (Linganore Winery/Red Shedman Farm Brewery) 10-16-21

plaitin

Oct 23, 20212 min read

Audrey Carroll Audubon Sanctuary, Mt. Airy, MD (Linganore Winery/Red Shedman Farm Brewery) 10-16-21

A pretty drive on back roads, Mt. Airy is a quick day trip. We stopped off at Wegman's on the way home! This sanctuary must be incredible...

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Emmitsburg Antique Mall, Emmitsburg, MD (and Catoctin Breeze Vineyard) 10-9-21

plaitin

Oct 22, 20211 min read

Emmitsburg Antique Mall, Emmitsburg, MD (and Catoctin Breeze Vineyard) 10-9-21

Ok, we are starting to repeat some of our trips but we can't help it!! The Wrap We love heading up Route 15 North above Frederick,...

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Thanksgiving Farm for Mums, Adamstown, MD 10-2-21

plaitin

Oct 22, 20211 min read

Thanksgiving Farm for Mums, Adamstown, MD 10-2-21

We love the drive out to this nursery and it's easy to do in an afternoon. Mad Science Brewing Company is on-site on the weekends. The...

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plaitin

Oct 21, 20211 min read

Back to the Bleu, Leesburg, VA! 9-25-21

We keep going back to Bleu Frog Winery because we like it! A boy and his dog going to check out the grapes. Take One & Two We wanted to...

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Hagerstown, MD (and Schmankerl Stube) 7-24-21

plaitin

Oct 5, 20212 min read

Hagerstown, MD (and Schmankerl Stube) 7-24-21

Hagerstown is full of antique stores to explore. You'll need a full day! German food at Schmankerl Stube. Take One & Two We went to...

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plaitin

Aug 26, 20212 min read

Jim Thorpe, PA 8-23-21

Another weekend away, so not quite a day trip, but well worth the drive. View from the open air train ride through Lehigh Gorge. Brian,...

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Greenbrier State Park, Boonsboro, MD (and Red Heifer Winery) 7-10-21

plaitin

Jul 11, 20212 min read

Greenbrier State Park, Boonsboro, MD (and Red Heifer Winery) 7-10-21

Washington County, Maryland is full of great parks and hiking trails to explore. You can also access the Appalachian Trail from...

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C&O Canal, Potomac, MD (and Old Angler's Inn) 7-3-21

plaitin

Jul 8, 20212 min read

C&O Canal, Potomac, MD (and Old Angler's Inn) 7-3-21

We Washingtonians are so lucky to have miles and miles of hiking trails along the nearby C&O Canal! Take One-Peter I've been to this...

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Downtown Annapolis, MD (and the Federal House Restaurant) 6-26-21

plaitin

Jul 6, 20212 min read

Downtown Annapolis, MD (and the Federal House Restaurant) 6-26-21

Annapolis is a fun place to walk around to watch the boats coming in and grab a meal. Selfie by City Dock. Peter-Take One Annapolis is a...

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Yesteryear Antique Center, Hanover, PA (and Serpent Ridge Vineyard, Westminster, MD) 6-20-21

plaitin

Jun 23, 20212 min read

Yesteryear Antique Center, Hanover, PA (and Serpent Ridge Vineyard, Westminster, MD) 6-20-21

Taking backroads all the way from Rockville into Pennsylvania is a great drive on a nice day. Taking a selfie with Roxanne, the owner of...

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Stadler Nurseries, Olney & Latonsville, MD (and Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company) 5-22-2021

plaitin

Jun 21, 20212 min read

Stadler Nurseries, Olney & Latonsville, MD (and Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company) 5-22-2021

Another great local nursery to venture out to. Take One-Peter I love plants and having a garden in my backyard, so this was a great...

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Thanksgiving Farms, Adamstown, MD (and Mad Science Brewery) 5-15-21

plaitin

May 20, 20211 min read

Thanksgiving Farms, Adamstown, MD (and Mad Science Brewery) 5-15-21

This nursery is perfect for an afternoon drive and is filled with great plants for the garden. Take One-Peter Great nursery with a ton of...

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Antietam Battlefield Snavely Ford Trail (and Antietam Creek Vineyards) 4-2-21

plaitin

May 17, 20212 min read

Antietam Battlefield Snavely Ford Trail (and Antietam Creek Vineyards) 4-2-21

A great hike near the battlefields and a picnic again at Antietam Creek Vineyards. Peter and Boomer getting ready for the hike. Snavely...

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Red Rock Wilderness Overlook, Leesburg, VA (and Bleu Frog Winery) 3-27-21

plaitin

Mar 28, 20212 min read

Red Rock Wilderness Overlook, Leesburg, VA (and Bleu Frog Winery) 3-27-21

Similar to the hike at Ball's Bluff, this is an easy hike through woods with views of the Potomac River. Take One-Peter This was pretty...

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Antietam Creek Aqueduct (and Big Cork Winery) 3-21-21

plaitin

Mar 27, 20212 min read

Antietam Creek Aqueduct (and Big Cork Winery) 3-21-21

Another great part of the C&O canal for a quiet walk! Antietam Creek Aqueduct Boomer is lovin' going on DC day trips! Take One-Peter I...

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Catoctin Aqueduct, Jefferson, MD (and Seneca Lock) 3-13-21

plaitin

Mar 20, 20212 min read

Catoctin Aqueduct, Jefferson, MD (and Seneca Lock) 3-13-21

A hidden gem and easy walk in a quiet part of the C&O Canal Take One-Peter This is a great place to take your dog, especially a large one...

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Stickin' Around Rockville! (and Brooklyn’s Deli) 3-6-21

plaitin

Mar 15, 20212 min read

Stickin' Around Rockville! (and Brooklyn’s Deli) 3-6-21

The song may say, "Don't go back to Rockville," but we say DO! Overlooking Parklawn Cemetery. Take One-Peter Parklawn Cemetery was...

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