Emily Exploring Maryland!

Looking for something fun to do this fall in Maryland? How about going apple picking at Baugher’s Orchards and Farms in Westminster ! Baugher’s is right off of MD-140 headed towards Taneytown. Baugher’s is an iconic spot for family fun all year round. My personal favorite time to go is in the early fall months when apple picking begins. When you arrive, you are met with so much to see and do. There are play areas for children including a school bus full of corn, a bubble station, occasional face painting and a nostalgic play set that has been there since before I was a little girl! In order to get to the apple orchard, you take a quick tractor ride and see the beautiful scenery of the farm! Depending on when you go, there will be certain sections of apples to pick. When I went, we were allowed to pick CrimsonCrisp as well as Fuji apples. CrimsonCrisp’s are a firm, crisp apple with a tart and sweet flavor. These type of apples are wonderful for baking, which is what I used them for! Fu...

September 13th, 2025, What a day to be in Frederick Maryland ! Picture walking along Market Street, the main strip of downtown, and being surrounded by close to 75,000 people, delicious food, vendors, entertainment and so much more! The annual In the Streets Festival took place over the weekend, and it was incredible to experience! The whole day was filled with activities and fun for the whole family. Although this event has already passed for the year, do not worry about missing out. I will share all of the information and recommendations needed to attend the next In the Streets Festival like a pro!   What is the In the Streets Festival? In the Streets is a huge event sponsored by Pella Mid Atlantic Windows and Doors . This event has been held for over forty years, and gains more attention every year (Celebrate Frederick)! The event is held along Market Street and extends to Carroll Creek Urban Park which equals out to around two to three miles. The views of downtown and Carroll...

Finding an amazing restaurant that offers not only great food, but also a cozy and inviting atmosphere can be hard to come by. Pho 52 on Motter Avenue in Frederick Maryland offers that and so much more! Pho 52 is a hidden gem Vietnamese restaurant tucked back in a small shopping center. Their menu is large, and the positive online reviews speak volumes! From the deliciously warm and comforting Pho Noodle Soup, to sandwiches, Pho 52 has it all! Their food is just as described on their sign, authentic. History of Pho 52 Pho 52 was opened only two short years ago in early fall of 2023. The owner, Thi “Tina” Truong , originally from Saigon Vietnam, moved here to the States a little over nine years ago to create a better life her her and her daughter (DC News Now). Thi’s dream of opening her own restaurant came to life, and her business is thriving (DC News Now)! Saigon Vietnam Saigon Vietnam, now known as Ho Chi Minh City, is known as the “economic heart of Vietnam and the main hub of th...

  Hi there, welcome to my travel blog!  My name is Emily, and I am currently a junior at Loyola University in Baltimore, Md. I’ve always been a Maryland girl! I grew up in a small town in Carroll County called Hampstead. Nothing really happens here, but it is a great community with lots of rural beauty! Although I have grown up in such a small town, nothing has stopped me from getting out and exploring my state and neighboring states! Growing up in Maryland has left me with a love and appreciation for farm land, as well as the city life (which Maryland has both of!) From the cornfields of Western Maryland, to the lively cities of Baltimore and Annapolis, or even catching waves in Ocean City, we will cover it all! If you are in the DMV area, looking for food recommendations, stories of personal experience, fun activities and so much more, you have come to the right place!