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Fall Foliage – It’s Leaf Peeping Time!

Fall Foliage – It’s Leaf Peeping Time!

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,…

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There’s a New Wal-Mart in Town – Better Get There Fast

There’s a New Wal-Mart in Town – Better Get There Fast

This past Wednesday, Wal-Mart #2790 opened its doors just off of the Sharpsburg Pike in southeastern Hagerstown.  Now, if you know anything about Western Maryland, Hagerstown, or our other esteemed Wal-Mart location – the infamous Supercenter #1674 just off Garland Groh Boulevard in Hagerstown’s glorious west end (for those of you unfamiliar with that retail nirvana – read my previous article here), then I know that this news may bring up a few questions in your inquiring minds.  Fear not,…

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The Western Maryland Rail-Trail: The Perfect Fall Escape for Both Exercise and Scenery

The Western Maryland Rail-Trail: The Perfect Fall Escape for Both Exercise and Scenery

Washington County, MD is blessed with many great parks, trails, and green spaces.  One of my favorite at this time of the year is the Western Maryland Rail-Trail. The asphalt paved trail (which opened in 1998) runs from Big Pool, Maryland to Pearre Station, Maryland (a total of about 22.5 miles)  It was previously the right-of-way rail tracks for the Western Maryland Railway, and was purchased by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and converted into a shared-use trail that…

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Experience Fall Color and Autumn Surprises in Western Maryland: A Three Day Road Trip

Experience Fall Color and Autumn Surprises in Western Maryland: A Three Day Road Trip

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…

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