This past weekend, I had the chance to take a road trip with my oldest daughter as we took a look at potential college choices for next fall. On this trip, we traveled north to Rochester, NY – visiting the University of Rochester on Friday. It was a day filled with walking around campus, getting a feel for the area, and it was also a chance for my eldest to actually attend a class and get a sense of what…
If there’s one thing I love about fall above all others (and believe me, it’s a long list), it’s the annual arrival of the beautiful fall colors provided by the changing of the leaves. Vibrant yellows, brilliant oranges, fiery reds, and every shade in between dot the local mountains and landscapes. For me, the autumn season just isn’t complete without a leisurely drive into the Appalachian Mountains that cross Maryland’s western edge. Traversing Route 70, past the town of Hancock,…
Ahhhhh, fall – my favorite time of the year – and it’s almost upon us! The shortening days of September, the beauty and color of October, and the crisp mornings of November are just some of the reasons I moved back to the four-state area from Florida over ten years ago. It’s also a time for numerous beer and wine festivals, and the four-state area has plenty of opportunities to taste local offerings during the fall season. Listed below is…
I just got back from a wonderful beach week with my wife’s family in South Carolina. We ate well, laughed often, and thoroughly enjoyed each other’s company for seven days. The only downside of the whole experience was getting there and back. Now in my younger days (as a single man), I used to enjoy a long road trip. It was a challenge to see how fast I could pound out the miles. I’d make each pit stop for gas,…
Autumn is such a glorious season. There is no better way to enjoy the beauty of nature’s annual colorful splendor than embarking on a long, leisurely drive to nowhere. The air is cool and crisp – sweeping vistas are filled with a kaleidoscope of reds, oranges, and yellows, and the adventure of the open road beckons the curious traveler. What sights, sounds, and tastes wait around the next bend? Does it seem like a far-away fantasy? Western Maryland has what…