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Plane Spotting at Dulles, Reagan National and BWI (Washington, D. C.Airports)92

Plane Spotting at Dulles, Reagan National and BWI (Washington, D. C.Airports)

My husband and son are addicted to plane spotting. Fortunately for them, we live in the landing pattern of a D. C.-area airport. They'll both drop whatever they're doing when they hear an unusual plane fly overhead. Ordinary 737's don't interest...

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Indianapolis' Top 4 Kid-Friendly Attractions89

Indianapolis' Top 4 Kid-Friendly Attractions

I've visited Indianapolis, the "Crossroads of America", at least a dozen times with children in tow. Whether you're stopping in Indy for just a night or two or spending several days, you'll be pleased with the...

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Baltimore's Best Kid-Friendly Attractions85

Baltimore's Best Kid-Friendly Attractions

I've lived "between the beltways" for about six years, all told. The nation's capital, to my south, attracts millions of visitors each year. My northern neighbor, Baltimore, is home to many family-themed...

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Relax on Indianapolis' Central Canal72

Relax on Indianapolis' Central Canal

Indianapolis's Central Canal and Skyline Whether you are visiting Indianapolis for the first time or looking for a new place to take your lunchtime walk, the Central Canal is a destination to consider. Winding...

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How to Use Cell Phone Parking Lots at the Airport88

How to Use Cell Phone Parking Lots at the Airport

Cell Phone Lot Sign My husband travels a lot. He's always jetting off to conferences or meetings. Consequently, I drop him off at local airports quite frequently. It's easy to drop someone off at any airport. The departure areas are clearly...

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Climb West Virginia's Seneca Rocks73

Climb West Virginia's Seneca Rocks

Let's set the record straight - I am no outdoorswoman. My ideal campsite has an electrical outlet for my blow dryer. I hike perhaps once a year. Even though I lived in West Virginia for two years, I seldom...

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National Radio Astronomy Observatory - Green Bank, West Virginia75

National Radio Astronomy Observatory - Green Bank, West Virginia

Did you know that there's a place in West Virginia where no cell phones work and no radio stations broadcast? No, it's not because there's a secret FBI monitoring station nearby. Instead, there's a fascinating scientific research operation, and it's...

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USS Constellation, Pride of Baltimore's Inner Harbor65

USS Constellation, Pride of Baltimore's Inner Harbor

There's something special about a ship. Maybe it's the lure of far-away places, or the sense of history we feel as we look at a sailing vessel. It's hard to resist the urge to walk onboard and feel the sea...

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West Virginia's Cass Scenic Railroad State Park79

West Virginia's Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

Somehow, fall always brings Cass Scenic Railroad State Park to mind. I suppose it's because the railroad's season ends around the third week of October each year, after the vibrant fall colors have come and...

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Take a Trip Through Time at Indiana's Conner Prairie61

Take a Trip Through Time at Indiana's Conner Prairie

Just north of Indianapolis, there's a place that will take you back to the "good old days" - back to 19th-century Indiana. Conner Prairie, in Fishers, Ind., is a living history museum, concert venue and...

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