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Weekend Getaway:  Philadelphia, PA

Weekend Getaway:  Philadelphia, PA

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There’s nothing like a short summer getaway to recharge one’s batteries and to enjoy time with friends.  My wife and I recently did both, taking in a long weekend in Philadelphia, PA, where there’s more to the city than just the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the ‘Rocky’ statue. We headed north on Friday from our home in MD, making the short three hour-plus trip up I-95, passing through northeastern Maryland and Delaware before arriving at our lodgings for the…

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Road Trip:  Deep Creek Lake, MD

Road Trip:  Deep Creek Lake, MD

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For someone who has lived in Western Maryland for most of his life, I had never been to the Deep Creek Lake area of Western Maryland – an oversight I happily corrected over the recent Easter weekend.  Located in western-most Garrett County, it is Maryland’s largest fresh-water lake (fun fact – all the lakes in Maryland are man-made), covering over 3900 acres and consisting of over 65 miles of shoreline.  As one can imagine, it has year-round outdoor opportunities –…

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Fall Getaways: Savage River Lodge

Fall Getaways: Savage River Lodge

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Fall is the perfect time of year to take a short “getaway” vacation.  Whether it be a weekend or just for a day or two during the week, a few days away from work and home can relax and rejuvenate even the most stressed out soul.  At this time of the year, there are few better places I can think of to relax and unwind than the Savage River Lodge (near Frostburg, MD). Just getting there is therapeutic.  You leave…

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