Comments on: Free-For-All:Fall Foliage http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/24/free-for-allfall-foliage/ A guide to living, working, and playing in Frederick, Maryland Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:10:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Frederick Fan http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/24/free-for-allfall-foliage/#comment-22706 Frederick Fan Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:46:01 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1049#comment-22706 Sure looks like this is THE weekend to get out and drive a bit to view the fall colors at or near peak. I'm looking back over the above suggestions. Be sure to take a jacket! Sure looks like this is THE weekend to get out and drive a bit to view the fall colors at or near peak. I’m looking back over the above suggestions. Be sure to take a jacket!

]]> By: FrederickFan http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/24/free-for-allfall-foliage/#comment-22147 FrederickFan Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:06:28 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1049#comment-22147 A bit farther afield, but a trip to Deep Creek Lake and Oakland, MD (in Garrett County)--maybe to coincide with Oakland's annual Autumn Glory festival (Oct. 8-12 this year)--is an enjoyable getaway and chance to check out the color on the hillsides and backroads. Get off Interstate 68 and take Rt. 40 if/as time permits. A stop at Penn Alps for lunch or dinner in Grantsville is a throwback to another era, if old-fashioned ambiance is your thing. (Plus, the adjacent Casselman Stone Arch Bridge offers a nice photo opportunity, and those interested can browse in the nearby "Craft Village" under the trees) . A bit farther afield, but a trip to Deep Creek Lake and Oakland, MD (in Garrett County)–maybe to coincide with Oakland’s annual Autumn Glory festival (Oct. 8-12 this year)–is an enjoyable getaway and chance to check out the color on the hillsides and backroads. Get off Interstate 68 and take Rt. 40 if/as time permits. A stop at Penn Alps for lunch or dinner in Grantsville is a throwback to another era, if old-fashioned ambiance is your thing. (Plus, the adjacent Casselman Stone Arch Bridge offers a nice photo opportunity, and those interested can browse in the nearby “Craft Village” under the trees) .

]]> By: Matthew http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/24/free-for-allfall-foliage/#comment-22146 Matthew Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:13:54 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1049#comment-22146 Here are several favorites: 1) Harpers Ferry. With the whitewater-churning confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, the forest mountains, and incredible views and history, this nearby WVa town can't be beat. 2) Skyline Drive. Avoid the gridlock by playing hooky from work. 3) Appalachian Trail. The views from Annapolis Rock--a 3-mile hike off of I-70--are incredible. 4) C&O Canal Towpath. 5) Gambrill State Park. Lovely views. 6) Cunningham Falls area, Thurmont. Orchards nearby. 7) Drive from Thurmont to Smithsburg. Lovely mountain views 8) Western Frederick County. The drive between Myersville and Wolfsville is quite scenic. Here are several favorites:

1) Harpers Ferry. With the whitewater-churning confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, the forest mountains, and incredible views and history, this nearby WVa town can’t be beat.

2) Skyline Drive. Avoid the gridlock by playing hooky from work.

3) Appalachian Trail. The views from Annapolis Rock–a 3-mile hike off of I-70–are incredible.

4) C&O Canal Towpath.

5) Gambrill State Park. Lovely views.

6) Cunningham Falls area, Thurmont. Orchards nearby.

7) Drive from Thurmont to Smithsburg. Lovely mountain views

8) Western Frederick County. The drive between Myersville and Wolfsville is quite scenic.

]]> By: Jeff http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/24/free-for-allfall-foliage/#comment-22144 Jeff Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:19:19 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1049#comment-22144 I've ridden that train and it is a fun ride. Short but fun, adding the leaves would be an excellent addition to the ride. I’ve ridden that train and it is a fun ride. Short but fun, adding the leaves would be an excellent addition to the ride.

]]> By: KaliDurga http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/24/free-for-allfall-foliage/#comment-22143 KaliDurga Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:58:01 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1049#comment-22143 Sorry, the html tags didn't work on that link for Frederick Parks & Rec. Here's the url: http://www.fredericktourism.org/MainListings.aspx?c=9 Sorry, the html tags didn’t work on that link for Frederick Parks & Rec. Here’s the url: http://www.fredericktourism.org/MainListings.aspx?c=9

]]> By: KaliDurga http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/24/free-for-allfall-foliage/#comment-22142 KaliDurga Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:56:30 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1049#comment-22142 Not to hi-jack the comments section, but there are <i>tons</i> of things to do in the Frederick area if you love history &/or the outdoors. Here's a great link: Frederick Parks & Outdoor Recreation Another place I love to go in the fall (well, any time of year) is Antietam Battlefield. The battlefield itself is a beautiful place, and foliage can be seen panoramically (South Mountain viewed from the visitor's center) or close-up (on any of the great hiking trails). Not to hi-jack the comments section, but there are tons of things to do in the Frederick area if you love history &/or the outdoors. Here’s a great link: Frederick Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Another place I love to go in the fall (well, any time of year) is Antietam Battlefield. The battlefield itself is a beautiful place, and foliage can be seen panoramically (South Mountain viewed from the visitor’s center) or close-up (on any of the great hiking trails).

]]> By: lizfrog http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/24/free-for-allfall-foliage/#comment-22137 lizfrog Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:18:08 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1049#comment-22137 Thea, welcome! (a week early). We have a whole category of "Things to Do" over in the right sidebar so hopefully there will be more things that you will be interested in! Thea, welcome! (a week early). We have a whole category of “Things to Do” over in the right sidebar so hopefully there will be more things that you will be interested in!

]]> By: Thea @ Im A Drama Mama http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/09/24/free-for-allfall-foliage/#comment-22135 Thea @ Im A Drama Mama Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:44:59 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=1049#comment-22135 I am so glad you posted this. My family and I are moving to Frederick next week (from Ohio, no less) and I have been worried about finding things to do...and you just gave me 3! I am so glad you posted this. My family and I are moving to Frederick next week (from Ohio, no less) and I have been worried about finding things to do…and you just gave me 3!

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