Take A Dip! The boat house operated by Eastern Watersports is open for business, renting out canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. James Rada, Jr. With the warm summer weather upon us, sometimes it is nice to cool off in the water. Northern Frederick County has a good ole swimming hole at Cunningham Falls State Park,…

Waynesboro Becoming Destination Town by Blair Garrett With the world’s gradual return to normalcy looming on the horizon, the need to make up for lost time is ever-growing. There are countless great restaurants and places locally to have an awesome experience, and more seem to be popping up every month. Just over the Mason Dixon…

Blair Garrett Amidst the COVID-19 chaos, it is tough to get out and do many of the things we’re so accustomed to doing. The virus has everyone on red alert, and with awareness of germs and transmission of illnesses at an all-time high, opportunities for a fun day trip seem like a distant venture. But…

Hit the Slopes this Winter Blair Garrett Winter is here, the snow is falling, and the ski slopes have never looked better. Snow may not currently be falling on your driveway, but you don’t have to travel too far to find your nearest winter oasis. With four ski resorts nearby and dozens of trails to…

The Season of Christmas Blair Garrett There may not be a more beautiful time of year than that first December snow. With snowflakes lightly trickling down, breaths of warm air greeting the cold, and layers of fresh powder coating the pavement to create the illusion of uncharted territory, there’s nothing quite like the first glimpse…

The Battle that Changed the Tide of the Civil War James Rada, Jr. While the first week in July is the busiest time on the Gettysburg Civil War battlefield because of the anniversary of the battle, the second busiest time is in November when Dedication Day is celebrated. Dedication Day Dedication Day is held in…

Winterbrook Farms Fall Festival Blair Garrett The days are getting colder, the nights are getting longer, and the sweet scent of pumpkin spice is filling the air. Fall is upon us, and there is no better way to kick off the new season than by having a blast with friends and family exploring local fall…

Rock Climbing Blair Garrett Living among the mountains certainly has its perks. Just a short drive in any direction, there are beautiful sights to see, trails to pioneer, and peaks to reach. Of the various summer excursions available to the public, one not-so-often thought of may be the most riveting and challenging for adventure seekers.…

What’s Afloat on The Monocacy Blair Garrett The perfect relaxing day for an August Day Trip lies in the heart of the Catoctin area. With the sun beating down, not much feels better than sitting on the water surrounded by good people. Fortunately, the Monocacy River is a natural lazy river, which flows from the…

Old-time accomodations along the c&O Canal James Rada, Jr. When the brass horn would sound at all hours, day and night, the lockkeepers of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal would leave what they were doing and head for their lock. No matter the weather outside, their job was to set the lock for the approaching…