Brandywine Valley’s Longwood Gardens is one of the most romantic destinations in the MidAtlantic. These magnificent planned gardens were built by a member of the DuPont Family and features breathtaking year-round plantings on view. In 2017, Longwood Gardens became USA Today’s choice for the best public garden in America. In 1907, third generation scion Pierre S.…
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There’s nothing like the beauty of autumn in the MidAtlantic! Here are five hikes with some of the region’s best fall foliage. For more hiking ideas, order my new guidebook 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Washington DC on Amazon. Published by Menasha Press with co-author Rachel Cooper. Monocacy National Battlefield near Frederick, Maryland A less well…
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Hurray! The Shenandoah National Park concessions have just reopened. This time of year, the weather in the Piedmont Region of Virginia is cool, and the forests have gone from fragile buds to lush and green. I think one of the prettiest drives in the MidAtlantic is off 66 West to Route 15/Route 211 into Shenandoah National Park. On your way…
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