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Washington County getting G-8 spillover
andrews@herald-mail.comThe influx of visitors connected to the G-8 Summit in Frederick County, Md., is being felt in Washington County, too. Thomas B. Riford, president and chief executive officer of the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said local...Tags: Marketing, Travel, Frederick County (Maryland), Summits, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Camp Greentop outdoor education great hands-on experience
janeth@herald-mail.comIt was the opportunity to move her classroom to an outdoor, hands-on setting that prompted North Hagerstown High School teacher Wendy Fraker to seek grants for an overnight learning experience at Catoctin Mountain Park in Thurmont, Md., in the fall. ...Tags: Travel, Frederick County (Maryland), Students, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), National Parks
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Western Maryland Rail Trail extension work could start later this year
dona@herald-mail.comA plan to extend the Western Maryland Rail Trail could be approved by the National Park Service by August with construction of a portion of the extension possibly beginning later this year. An environmental assessment of the extension was reviewed by...Tags: Travel, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), National Parks, Gardens and Parks
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts promotes member base that is active
By Al Martin Special to The Herald-Mail How often have we all driven by City Park Lake and enjoyed the iconic image of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts that sits on the knoll on the far side of the lake from Park Circle? It is a view that...Tags: Al Martin, Charity, Travel, Lifestyle and Leisure, Local Government
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Camping gear available to rent at Pa. state parks
First-time campers may borrow gear as part of a Pennsylvania program involving Caledonia State Park and 18 other parks. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is partnering with Gander Mountain to provide first-time campers...Tags: Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Travel, York (York, Pennsylvania), Gardens and Parks, Memorial Day
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Five for your planner: Wednesday, May 23
1. Wine and arts West Virginia Wine and Arts Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 26, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at The Arts Centre, 300 W. King St., Martinsburg, W.Va. Event features live music, W.Va. wines and artists from the...
Tags: Travel, Students, Gardens and Parks, Wines, Teaching and Learning
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Commissioners recognize preservation efforts in Washington County
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comThree people and a museum were recognized Tuesday for their preservation efforts in Washington County. “These are unique projects and unique people,” said Betty Shank, chairwoman of the Washington County Historical Advisory Committee. “...Tags: Arts and Culture, Museums, Architecture, Travel, Transportation
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Civil War history event planned May 18
After hugely successful commemorations of the Battle of Hancock and the Bath/Romney Campaign last January, and in keeping with the sesquicentennial fervor evident in the area, the Alpine Station Civil War Roundtable will again convene and explore more...Tags: Travel, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Gardens and Parks, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Wars and Interventions
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Washington County's annual Museum Ramble kicks off Saturday
Washington County's ninth annual Museum Ramble is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, and Sunday, May 6. Sponsored by the Washington County Association of Museums and Historical Sites and the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB),...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Museums, State Parks, Travel, Human Interest
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Letters to the Editor - April 29
Pageant director thanks all who helped To the editor: As executive of Smithsburg’s 2012 inaugural scholarship pageant, I am thrilled to report this event was a stunning success, thanks to the support and participation of so many members of this...Tags: Concerts, Travel, Lifestyle and Leisure, Gardens and Parks, Entertainment
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Maryland Senate approves $1.12 billion capital budget
andrews@herald-mail.comThe Maryland Senate has approved a fiscal 2013 funding for Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park improvements in Williamsport and a Korean War veterans memorial in Hagerstown. The two items were among the projects in a $1.12 billion capital...Tags: Energy Saving, Travel, Gardens and Parks, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Prisons
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Art in Bloom exhibit composed of nature's fleeting artistry
dona@herald-mail.com“Art is eternal, but life is short,” the English artist Evelyn de Morgan wrote. However, some art has a shelf life that falls considerably short of eternity. The Art in Bloom exhibit at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is a...Tags: Museums, Arts and Culture, Travel, Fine Arts, Gardens and Parks
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