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Maryland

The National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Creek

It might’ve been cold outside, but the sun was shining. I had to get outside. I wanted to go to my favorite National Park in the area, Fort Washington, but then realized that nearby, there was another park to explore: Piscataway Creek Stream Valley Park. Continue reading The National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Creek

Free pottery!
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Free pottery!

It’s been a minute. My adventures have taken me to new hobbies: moulding lumps of dirt into usable objects, aka: … Continue reading Free pottery!

Solo adventure trip: Arches and Canyonlands National Park
Utah

Solo adventure trip: Arches and Canyonlands National Park

My first “big adventure” trip as a solo traveler: Arches and Canyonlands National Park in Utah. Turns out, I had no need to be worried: the two parks are the Disneyland and Westworld of National Parks, if you will. Continue reading Solo adventure trip: Arches and Canyonlands National Park

I’m back…hopefully
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I’m back…hopefully

I’ve continued my East Coast/Mid-Atlantic explorations, despite my lack of blogging. Hopefully, I’ll be back soon to share in my adventures! Continue reading I’m back…hopefully

CDA & Northern Idaho: towns around I-90
Idaho

CDA & Northern Idaho: towns around I-90

The tiny lake resort town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho has grown, I’m told, but it’s still pretty small. Continue reading CDA & Northern Idaho: towns around I-90

Few hours to burn in Spokane
Eastern Washington

Few hours to burn in Spokane

I planned my trip with an overnight stay in Spokane, but didn’t really know what to visit when I got there. Continue reading Few hours to burn in Spokane

Return to the land of tall trees & waterfalls: (Eastern) Washington State
Eastern Washington

Return to the land of tall trees & waterfalls: (Eastern) Washington State

I went back to the West Coast for a birthday trip, checking off a few places on my “to visit” list I couldn’t get to while I lived in Washington state. Continue reading Return to the land of tall trees & waterfalls: (Eastern) Washington State

White’s Ferry: the lone ferry on the Potomac
Maryland

White’s Ferry: the lone ferry on the Potomac

I’ve heard about White’s Ferry, since it’s been in the news lately for flooding. I decided it was time to visit, and learned a little along the way. Continue reading White’s Ferry: the lone ferry on the Potomac

Founding Fathers Part II: Monticello & Charlottesville
Virginia

Founding Fathers Part II: Monticello & Charlottesville

I didn’t know much about Charlottesville: I only went for a tour of Monticello, but along the way, found myself relaxed by the countryside atmosphere. Continue reading Founding Fathers Part II: Monticello & Charlottesville

Defending the city: Fort Washington
Maryland

Defending the city: Fort Washington

Ever since I visited Mount Vernon, I wanted to visit Fort Washington and decided since it was close to where I was, it was the perfect day. Continue reading Defending the city: Fort Washington

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