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Catoctin Colorfest

The Catoctin Colorfest takes place each October in Thurmont. Thurmont is a small town, but during the Colorfest the population doubles to over 10,000...
Travis Crouse
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La Palapa

I’m a big fan of Mexican food and I’ve been to a lot of authentic Mexican restaurants. Even though it doesn’t have the authenticity...
Mark Sibug
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Ellicott City Flooding Historical Dates

There have been four major floods in Ellicott City. Since the settlement was positioned near the water back in the day when most machinery...
Mark Sibug
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Magnitude 5.8 Virginia Earthquake Hits the East Coast

The earthquake on August 23rd was the first I’ve ever experienced. There was an earthquake last year, but it happened in the middle of...
Travis Crouse
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Thomas Isaac Log Cabin

The Thomas Isaac Log Cabin is named after its owner and was built around 1780 by one of the first Ellicott Mills settlers. It...
Mark Sibug
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Catonsville

  Catonsville is a census-designated place in Baltimore County with a population of 39,820 on the 2000 census. Catonsville is bordered by Woodlawn to...
Travis Crouse
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Emmitsburg

  Emmitsburg, Maryland was founded in 1785, and was the site of the original Union fortification against the Confederate invasion during the Civil War...
Travis Crouse
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The Rumor Mill

The Rumor Mill is a fusion bar and restaurant located in the corner of Tiber Alley. The restaurant has only been open since 2007,...
Mark Sibug
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Sweet Memories

The Sweet Memories candy shop is an old fashioned candy store in the city. They carry 50 different barrels of “penny candy” as well...
Mark Sibug
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Phoenix Emporium

The Phoenix Emporium is a decent bar in Ellicott City–it has a large selection of domestic, imported, and seasonal beers.  If you are man...
Mark Sibug
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Baker Park

Baker Park takes up about 40 acres of land in the historic part of downtown Frederick. The park has a pool, baseball fields, tennis...
Travis Crouse
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Home Essentials

Home Essentials is a cool shop to visit in Frederick. The store is well organized and looks very nice. You can find all kinds...
Travis Crouse
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