Author Archives: roadtripsoftheusa

Sunday at the Ballpark

A lot of people wrote about the 2012 Baltimore Orioles season, they called it magical. It really was a season full of memorable moments where everything went right. Let’s face it, after 17 losing seasons it was time for a … Continue reading

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Smoky Mountain Beauty…and some retirement planning

I’ve been a little out of touch lately. Like many in the northeast I have been coping with an earthquake, a hurricane, and torrential rain. Fortunately we were able to sneak away for a long weekend to scout out potential … Continue reading

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Cedar Point – America’s Rollercoast!

Last week we took a family trip to Cedar Point Amusement Parkin Sandusky, Ohio. We used to go to Cedar Point every year before conflicting job schedules got in the way. This year my daughter gave her Dad a CP … Continue reading

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Field Of Dreams!

We are a baseball family. As a child I developed a passion for baseball despite the fact that my parents were not big sports fans. My passion was so strong that as a 12 year old girl I asked to … Continue reading

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Relax and Unwind in the Finger Lakes!

In today’s world it seems that we are always connected and always busy. Seldom do we do only one thing at a time, and even more seldom do we do nothing. Many of us are connected to our jobs 24×7. … Continue reading

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Baseball Baltimore Style!

I am cheating a little on this one since it doesn’t really take a road trip for me to get to these attractions but they do make for a great trip if you love baseball. Baltimore’s current baseball attractions are … Continue reading

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Outer Banks – Wild Horses, Lighthouses, and Beautiful Views!

My husband and I had opportunity to explore the Outer Banks of North Carolina on a road trip last year. Although most people living in the Maryland area have been there more than once, we had never been. I must … Continue reading

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Michigan – Now I Get It!

I’ve been visiting Michigan for several years, ever since I passed thru on a road trip headed to Iowa. I wasn’t even supposed to stay the night, but I ended up spending three. The next year I returned to spend … Continue reading

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Southern Maine, Good Food, Great Sights!

The southern coast of Maine is a beautiful place. The rocky shores and the expansive Atlantic Ocean make it easy to relax and take in nature’s magic. Maine has so many great lighthouses but my favorite and one of the … Continue reading

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Whitefish Point Light andThe Gales of November

I love lighthouses. I love their beauty, their individual personalities, and the great stories that go with them. My favorite lighthouse, and actually my favorite place on Earth, is Whitefish Point. Just 15 miles north of Whitefish Point, down deep in … Continue reading

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