Is the Snowbird Life for You?

You’ve heard the buzzword Snowbird. You have a vague understanding of what it means. But would you ever consider being one? While the traditional definition of ‘snowbird’ consist of people who are retired, as technology advances and more people are able to work from their laptops, the definition of snowbird is evolving. With a more…

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Food, Drink, and Culture near Ridge Rider

Not only does Allegany County have spectacular outdoor adventures, it’s a great place to wind down after a day of exploring with great food and drink with a bit of culture thrown into the mix. Trails Towns in Pennsylvania At the base of the Appalachian Mountains in Allegany County, Maryland, the city of Cumberland has…

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Outdoor Adventures Near Ridge Rider

Outdoor Adventures in Maryland are not hard to come by. Just a stone’s throw away from Ridge Rider (okay, more like a few minutes’ drive) is gorgeous scenery and lots of nature to experience. C&O Canal Towpath Originally built for animal power (mules, specifically) to canal boats from Cumberland, this path is today a well-known…

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Historical Places near Ridge Rider

In Allegany County, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park has been around for over 80 years and joins with the National Park Service. This national treasure is highly visited (it was the 11th most visited National Park in the U.S. in 2019). It strives to preserve and interpret a 19th-century transportation canal that…

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