Great fall day trips
Where's the best view of foliage in the region? I mean, Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, West Virginia -- yes, we'll even consider Delaware. If you have a suggestion, please drop us a line to share your suggestion with listeners of Midday today (midday@wypr.org) . . . After the NPR news at 1, we’ll read your tips and get some day-tripper suggestions from travel writer and frequent Baltimore Magazine contributor Marty LeGrand.
Here's one of my favorites: The largest, most attractive, open-to-the-public deck with a phenomenal view in Maryland. You'll find it in Green Ridge State Forest, Allegany County, just off the interstate. Last I checked, there's a parking lot next to the forest headquarters. Walk down the path, through some woods and there it is -- a sprawling thing built on a high slope overlooking heavily forested hills. The first look can actually be breathtaking. The deck was built by the state -- the guys who worked on the deck are memorialized on a plaque -- and the LaVale Rotary Club donated the wheelchair-accessible ramp and picnic table. Great place for a stop on your way to Deep Creek or Rocky Gap.
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We just returned home from visiting Ohiopyle. There were eight of us for dinner at "Stone House" on route 40 W. Everyone was well pleased by the service and especially the meals. The price was reasonable as well.
Posted by: Laverne | October 1, 2008 2:16 PM