Tag: Maryland

A Day Trip to Smith Island, Maryland

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Smith Island is an island on the Chesapeake Bay and is the last inhabited island in Maryland that is not accessible by vehicle. English settlers first moved to the island in the 17th century, and it is known today for its crabbing and oyster industries. Smith Island is home to approximately 350 people and has three island communities: Ewell, which is the largest, Tylertown, and Rhodes Point. On my visit to the island I visited Ewell and Rhodes Point.

Smith Island is also the birthplace of Maryland’s official dessert, the Smith Island cake, which is characterized by multiple thin layers alternating cake and frosting, with the most popular and traditional being yellow cake with chocolate fudge frosting.

Here’s my experience visiting the island this past June.

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A Day Trip to Calvert Cliffs State Park, Maryland

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If you are searching for a bit of adventure, Calvert Cliffs State Park in Maryland makes for an affordable, fun day out. Read on to learn about the park and what you can do during a visit there.

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A Day Trip to Kent Island, Maryland

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Just across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, into Maryland’s Eastern Shore, sits an often overlooked destination – Kent Island. Kent Island, as I discovered on a recent trip there, is a relaxing getaway brimming with several nature areas and walking paths, waterfront restaurants serving up fresh local seafood, and a laid back culture that can only be found by the water. Here’s how my family and I spent our day on the island. Continue reading “A Day Trip to Kent Island, Maryland” →

A Paddle Board Adventure on Kent Island, Maryland

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As a lover of all things water, it was far overdue that I try paddle boarding – but the truth is, the idea of it made me a bit nervous. Was it something that was actually harder than it looked? Would I make a fool of myself?

Wanting to overcome this, I reached out to the fine folks at Dragonfly Paddle and Fitness based on Kent Island, Maryland for a beginner’s lesson, and they obliged – here’s how it went. Continue reading “A Paddle Board Adventure on Kent Island, Maryland” →

Thanksgiving Farm: A Winery Escape in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

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Down a gravel dirt road and past a scattering of farm structures and tall, shady trees, we arrived at the tasting room building for Thanksgiving Farm Winery. Located in Maryland’s Anne Arundel County, my mom and I recently visited to learn more about their wines and the farm’s history. Continue reading “Thanksgiving Farm: A Winery Escape in Anne Arundel County, Maryland” →