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The C&O Canal: Local Biking/Hiking in a Historic Setting

The C&O Canal: Local Biking/Hiking in a Historic Setting

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Growing up in the four-state area, we often take our local sites and attractions for granted.  They are so close and easily accessible that we often ignore them in favor of more far-flung destinations or activities.  One of the many local gems that falls victim to this mindset is the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal. Commissioned by President James Monroe and built between 1828 and 1850, the C&O Canal was intended to provide a reliable trade route from the Appalachian…

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Del Grosso’s Amusement Park: New Waterpark Additions Make It a Full-Day Adventure

Del Grosso’s Amusement Park: New Waterpark Additions Make It a Full-Day Adventure

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I recently had the opportunity to visit Del Grosso’s Amusement Park in Tipton, PA (about 120 miles northwest of Hagerstown, MD), taking along my youngest daughter and her friend for a day of fun and frolic. For those of you who may not know, Del Grosso’s (yes, the pasta sauce maker) has its own small amusement/water park, tucked into the hills of Central Pennsylvania just above Altoona.  The amusement park side consists of several re-purposed amusement park rides (all lovingly…

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Massanutten Water Park: A Great Place to Cool Off

Massanutten Water Park: A Great Place to Cool Off

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The family and I recently received a surprise invitation to join some friends at the Massanutten Resort complex, located in central Virginia.  It’s a sprawling 6,000 acre, four- season resort located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley near Harrisonburg, VA, (about 140 miles southwest from Hagerstown, MD, right off of I-81).  There’s something for everyone here, but today I wanted to focus on the highlight of our overnight stay, the Massanutten Water Park. The water park complex consists of…

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A Walt Disney World Vacation: Some Basic Planning Tips

A Walt Disney World Vacation: Some Basic Planning Tips

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An almost universal rite of passage for any American is the family trip to Walt Disney World.  Most of us have done it – some multiple times – and more often than not, upon returning you’ll hear comments like “we had a great time, but next time I’ll definitely (insert better planning tip here).” Fear not, gentle reader, for I am here to guide you.  I happily worked for “the Mouse” for sixteen years (three of those in the theme…

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Traveling to Florida from Hagerstown – The Pros and Cons

Traveling to Florida from Hagerstown – The Pros and Cons

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Ahhh, there’s nothing like a summer vacation with the family – and if you’re like most families in the four-state area, sooner or later you’ll be planning a trip to Florida to take on one or more of the theme parks in the Orlando area. Lucky for us we live in an area that has several airport options, including the Hagerstown Regional Airport, which offers twice weekly service to both the Sanford and Tampa area.  While it is convenient to…

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