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 […]
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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 […]
#1 Visit Harriet Tubman’s Birthplace
Harriet Tubman’s Birthplace Part of the 100 Things to Do Between the Bridge and the Beach series Every American child learns about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in elementary school. But how many people know that she was born and raised and did her rescuing on the Eastern […]
Travel Cheap by Rail – Amtrak’s Rail Pass
Amtrak has a U.S. Rail pass for as little as $439. That will get an adult 8 segments (stops) in 15 days. It’s an affordable way to see the country with enjoy riding a train as part of the travel experience. My husband and I traveled from Baltimore to Truckee, […]
Where Are the Ghosts in Easton?
There are ghosts in Easton, the Eastern Shore’s second largest historic town. Easton’s name comes from once being the eastern capital of Maryland, and though there’s no need these days to have a capital city on the east side of the Chesapeake Bay, Easton is still an anchor on the […]