Adventures, travels, micro-adventures, or just generally things we’ve done that are a short drive from the DC area — from Richmond to Baltimore.
Smith Island is an archipelago located approximately 10 miles off the coast of Crisfield, Maryland. With a population of around 276 people (2010 census) spread over 4.5 square miles of habitable land space, you might…
10 miles west of Crisfield Maryland lies Smith Island, where life comes and goes with the rising tides of the Chesapeake. The archipelago is accessible only by boat, helping to preserve the slow-paced and simple…
Washington DC is filled with many hidden gems, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Gardens is one of them. With 10 acres of carefully landscaped gardens, the lush property is an unexpected find located in the…
Green Bank is home to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. It is here where you can view the world’s largest steerable radio telescope. To non-scientists like me, staring at a hunk of metal that resembles…
The city of Richmond has no shortage of things to do. As the Virginia state capital, the city is rich in history and natural wonders. In recent years, however, a wave of young and ambitious…
Edgar Allen Poe was born in Boston Massachusetts and died in Baltimore Maryland, but it is in Richmond Virginia where he spent most of his adolescence. It is here where you will find The Poe…
Sure you can take an ordinary ghost tour of old town Alexandria, or… you can toss a few drinks back, walk down some dark alleys with a woman in a colonial dress, and really have…
Lexington, Virginia is an ideal travel destination for several reasons. With its proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the nearby George Washington and Thomas Jefferson forests, the area is filled with opportunities to explore…
“Most Noble Cecilia, We take great pleasure in wishing you a happiest of birthdays. We would like to extend this royal invitation to return to your nearest castle and celebrate with those that hold you…
Hello world! This past weekend, Scott and I were petting sitting for our good friends and we decided that we wanted to take our new friend, Clover, out on a camping adventure. We had some…
Having attended two Dîner en Blanc events in Washington DC, I am here to share with you some helpful information and tips I have learned along the way. What is Dîner en Blanc? In 1988,…
The Invitation “Chers amis, On Saturday, August 26, in one of Washington DC’s most prestigious locations, an immense Le Dîner en Blanc will bring together some 5,000 people to dine at the same table. We extend this invitation to thousands of…
Virginia Safari Park gives you the one-of-a-kind experience to interact with a variety of large and small animals. Not only can you see them, but you can feed them, smell them, and interact with them!…
Animal-loving yogis rejoice, goat yoga has finally landed in southern Virginia. The owners of Autumn Ridge Cottages in Lexington, have begun offering this uniquely enjoyable experience to the community. What is Goat Yoga? Goat yoga…
Shenandoah National Park is home to some of the greatest hiking trails for experiencing the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We have hiked several of these trails numerous times, yet there is always…