A Day Trip to Calvert Cliffs State Park, Maryland

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 Winter Weekend in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan may not be the first place people think of for a weekend escape (particularly in winter!), but we were pleasantly surprised with the city. Even in winter we found plenty to do and see and via bundling up and lots of indoor stops, we felt like we covered quite a bit of ground. Here’s what my other half and I got up to during our February visit to Detroit.

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One Day in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio (in Winter!)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is not your typical national park: it is tucked into a relatively suburban area 20 miles south of Cleveland, Ohio. Don’t let that fool you though – there is a lot to do and see in the park. We had one day to explore and as we visited in late February, we had to plan our visit based on what is available in winter. The activities we did can be done at any time of the year though, as the park is open year round. There is no cost to enter Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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A Winter Weekend in Newport, RI

Newport, Rhode Island is a popular destination year round and has a lot to offer in winter. It was particularly magical when we visited in late December as much of the city was decked out in Christmas lights. Be sure to bundle up, and make the most of wonderful Newport!

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