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In honor of Father’s Day it seems only fitting t

In honor of Father’s Day it seems only fitting that I share the Daddy-daughter excursion my hubs asked for today. 💕 The College Park Aviation Museum is a great day trip idea for kids of all ages.. younger kids and elementary school aged!
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🛩 It’s the oldest running airport in the US and was established by the Wright Brothers. This museum focuses on early aviation and the exhibits are really well done!
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🚁Kids can sit inside a helicopter and airplane.. and there is a small flight simulator too!
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💰$5 for adults and $2 for kids. Open 10-4, Tuesday- Sunday.
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I don’t post many photos of my better half on IG

I don’t post many photos of my better half on IG/FB because that’s the way he prefers it (got special permission for this one 😀), but I would be remiss if I didn’t give a special shout out on Father’s Day to this awesome Dad! 💕 As much as my daughter is my adventure pal, she is.. and will always be.. a Daddy’s Girl.. and I am perfectly fine with that. 😍 Happy Father’s Day!

So, many beaches and summer fun attractions are op

So, many beaches and summer fun attractions are opening up and some are opening up with caveats. … but those caveats are definitely not all bad. 😍
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@northbeachmd is a case in point. Their lovely beach is open this year to out of county residents but there is a catch. You have to reserve a spot and you have to pay a fee if you are not a resident. For out of county guests that’s $25/person; $10/kid over age 2; 2 and under free.
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I’ve been thinking about that fee… as a potential out of county guest. Is it worth it? You know, I think it is.. and I will tell you why. 🙂
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🏖Look at how empty that beach is. Just look. This is a Thursday afternoon. Granted, I am sure it will be busier on weekends, but there are plenty of local’ish beaches with no or much less cost where you are literally sitting on top of other guests. I am fine with that btw.. but I think I am also willing to pay more for an experience like this.
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🌞 Here is the other thing.. I don’t know if you can tell, but the maintenance of this beach is really nice. They had raked the sand and the sand quality looked great. Note: we didn’t actually go to the beach (read below) but I wanted to share these pics with you anyway in case you wanted to make plans!
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🍦We actually stopped here for a scoop of ice cream at The Cold Penguin after a day at the water park. Delicious Hershey’s ice cream!
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☀️Whether you visit North Beach for the day or just to grab ice cream like we did.. check out the Callis Park playground! It’s literally across the street from the beach/boardwalk and such a great playground for kids of all ages!
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I put this resource together last year and thought

I put this resource together last year and thought this would be the perfect day to share it again. Happy Juneteenth everybody!
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Click the link in bio to see the list!

Happy Juneteenth Day! I am really so happy that th

Happy Juneteenth Day! I am really so happy that this important and joyous day is now an official federal holiday!!! 🙌🙌🙌 if you are looking for a kid friendly activity to commemorate today, I have four to suggest.. all in Maryland.
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1. The Harriet Tubman mural at the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center. This is stop #5 on the Harriet Tubman Byway.located bin downtown Cambridge.
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2. The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park…. A truly moving museum about Harriet Tubman’s legacy. Located in Dorchester County.
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3. Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park Underground Railroad Experience Interpretive Trail. This trail was not part of the railroad but was created to commemorate it.
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4. Antietam National Battlefield— the bloodiest day in US history, yes. But 5 days after this battle Abraham Lincoln signed the initial Emancipation Proclamation.
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I am excited to introduce you to another great fam

I am excited to introduce you to another great family friendly destination that has sooo much to offer! Historic Jerusalem Mill Village in Kingsville is such a gem. 💎
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🏠 At it’s heart it is a living history museum. Jerusalem Mill was an actual mill village that had a pivotal role in the Civil War. You can see the historic buildings and on weekends the museum is open and they have living history demonstrations.
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💦 But the village is also part of the Gunpowder Falls State Park (the park HQ is here) and the Little Gunpowder River runs through the village, giving you an excellent place to splash and cool off in the summer!
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🌳This is also a trailhead for the Little Gunpowder Falls trail access. There are various family friendly trails that branch out from this area and follow the river (more or less).
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🌉One of the short hikes is to Harford County’s only covered bridge… super cute!
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✅ admission is free but because of the trail access the parking fills up fast on weekends when the weather is nice. There are port-a-potties in the parking lot. Stroller friendly? Meh.. some of the walking paths could be stroller friendly if you are ambitious.. but I would say no to be safe. This area is very young kid friendly though!
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🪕Check their schedule because summer concerts are happening this year and I believe the weekend demonstrations are a go too!
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That way I can put a few important finishing touch

That way I can put a few important finishing touches on it but you can still start using it ASAP! 😀😀😀😀

We explored a really cool place this week that you

We explored a really cool place this week that your kids would love... but I would wait until after the cicadas to visit.. because, ummmm... this was cicada central 🤣
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🥾Cromwell Valley Park and the Willow Grove Nature Center are really such gems. There are numerous kid friendly hikes abs nature walks that lead from the parking area. Just take a look at the map or grab a kids activity guide and figure out where you want to explore first!
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🌳If you choose to follow the signs for the lime kiln you are in for a double treat! Not only is the impressive lime kiln only about 1/4 mile from the parking, along the way there are numerous pull outs along the river that would be perfect for splashing on a hot summer day. I even saw wild blackberries!!
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🦃 In the nature center area there are chickens and a very large and impressive Turkey. A short walk through the picnic area and you can see the Children’s Garden too!
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🐢Duck inside the nature center to enjoy three rooms filled with hands on nature activities, as well as animals such as frogs, turtles, and snakes!
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💲Free! There is no cost to visit the grounds or nature center (donations are accepted). Parts of this park could be stroller friendly depending on how ambitious you are 🤪.. and there are both port-a-potties outside and restrooms inside the nature center.
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Such a fun place and a great idea for kids!!!
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