The Salisbury Zoo – Free Admission & Parking Part of the 100 Things to Do Between the Bridge and the Beach series The Salisbury Zoo on the Eastern Shore of Maryland is one of five year-round zoos in North America that has free admission and free parking. A true gem […]
Author: Mindie Burgoyne
Top Ten Kayak Trails on the Eastern Shore (Delmarva)
The Eastern Shore – that piece of land on the east side the Chesapeake Bay has scores of paddle trails for canoes and kayaks. With thousands of miles of shoreline lacing in and out of three states and with thirteen counties, there are a few trails that are worth traveling […]
Wild Goose Chase – Bike Ride Through Blackwater
Travel Hags will join The Wild Goose Chase – a bike ride for women of all ages and abilities on October 12, 2013 though the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. We’ll join hundreds of other women cyclists on a one-day bike ride through Blackwater and see one of the most stunning landscapes […]
Family Camping & Ghost Tour – Harpers Ferry West Virginia
Join the Travel Hags for a Family Camping weekend at Harpers Ferry West Virginia October 26-27, 2013. We’ll be Camping at the Harpers Ferry KOA (cabins are available) where they’ll have lots of activities for the kids (haunted house tour, crafts, games). On Saturday we’ll head to the National Park […]
Top 10 Things to Do in Dublin – the Travel Hag’s Take
The Irish Say – “Visit Dublin!” With such a large international European City …. what are the top 10 things to do in Dublin? First tip …. Don’t try driving a car. I asked ten Irish natives (who live in Ireland) to name the top three “must see” sites in […]
Chincoteague Kayaking Adventure – 4 Hags, 4 Miles, 4 Hot Men
Part of the fun of being a Travel Hag is traveling with girlfriends. On May 18, 2013, four Hags met at Snug Harbor Marina on Chincoteague Island (2 brought their husbands) and launched kayaks for a four mile paddle out to Assateague Island in the rain. Actually 5 hags met, […]
7 Things to Do When You Only Have One Day in DC
Washington, DC visitors often have just one day to visit the city. They may be in town for a conference, or visiting friends locally, and the Capital city sites must be crammed into one single free day. Sadly, most choose one site, maybe two and the time is gone. Washington, […]
Inis Oírr – Aran Islands Little Sister
There are three Aran Islands and the smallest – the little sister of Aran – is Inis Oírr (pronounced Inish Sheer). The name means “island of the east” and it is the most easterly of the three. It is not as popular as the largest island, Inis Mor – but […]
The Stanley Hotel – Most Haunted Place in America – Estes Park Colorado
The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, dubbed the most haunted place in America, is worth a visit. The setting which inspired Stephen King to write The Shining, was haunted long before he arrived on the scene. And it appears to be a lighting rod for ghosts, scores of which […]
Child Haunts Cry Baby Bridge in Marion Station
A four year old child named Annie haunts Cry Baby Bridge (formerly called Mill Dam Bridge). The Bridge runs over East Creek on L.Q. Powell Road in Marion Station, Somerset County, MD. The Haunted Legend The legend of a child haunting the bridge tells of a young mother and her […]
#3 Pocomoke River Canoe Company – Kayak and Paddle in Flat Water
Pocomoke River Canoe Company Part of the 100 Things to Do Between the Bridge and the Beach series The Pocomoke River Canoe Company can outfit you with a kayak or canoe, and offer guidance on traversing one of the most scenic flat water trails for kayaks and canoes. Every […]
#2 Unicorn Books – 30,000 Used and Rare Books
Unicorn Books in Trappe, Maryland Part of the 100 Things to Do Between the Bridge and the Beach series For 30 years, Unicorn Books has been located on the west bound side of Route 50 between Easton and Cambridge. Who would guess that there are over 30,000 […]