Silver Spring is a census-designated place with a population of just over 81,000. Francis Preston Blair, an advisor to several presidents across party lines, discovered the mica-flecked spring in this area in 1840, which is where it gets its name. Acorn Park is believed to be the exact location of the mica-flecked spring that Blair referred to. Benjamin C. King constructed an acorn-shaped gazebo in Acorn Park in 1842. Samuel Phillips Lee, the son-in-law of Blair, had the park's stone grotto created in 1894.
There are four major creeks that bisect Silver Spring: Rock Creek, Sligo Creek, Northwest Branch, and Long Branch. Each creek features parks where you can go hiking, bicycling, or picnicking. Some parks have tennis courts as well. The Rachel Carson Greenway Trail, a trail named after the author of the influential book "Silent Spring," is in Northwest Branch Park. The park transitions north into Wheaton Regional Park, where Brookside Gardens is located.
Blair had constructed a mansion in Silver Spring in 1842 that he called Silver Spring. Former President Abraham Lincoln visited the mansion several times during the Civil War. Blair's son Montgomery served as Postmaster General under Lincoln and represented the enslaved man Dred Scott in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case in an attempt to help him gain freedom. Confederate Army General Jubal Early occupied Silver Spring in 1864 and burned down Blair's mansion.
Silver Spring went through massive growth in the early 20th century with infrastructure being built and people moving there. The Silver Spring Shopping Center was one of the country's first shopping centers to orient the parking lot in front of the store. The accepted rule at the time was that products should be front and center, visible through the windows, so this was an unconventional move.
Cherry Blossom Festival - Over a two- to three-week period in March or April, the upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival takes place in D.C. Plenty of exciting events take place during the festival, including martial arts demonstrations, sake and sushi tastings, koto players and rock bands, paddleboat rides, and photo safaris.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival - The upcoming Smithsonian Folklife Festival invites practitioners of folk traditions from around the world to share their culture during the festival. It takes place in June every year.
National Christmas Tree Lighting - Ever since former president Calvin Coolidge lit a Christmas tree at the Ellipse in D.C., it has been an American tradition to light a Christmas tree there every year. The National Christmas Tree Lighting takes place in early December, but the tree is available for viewing until early January.
Extending along the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park has beautiful views. In addition to rocky peaks and forests, the park features wetlands and waterfalls. A section of the Appalachian Trail runs through the land as well.
New River, a whitewater river, travels through New River Gorge National Park, offering whitewater recreational opportunities. Grandview is a popular spot in the park for admiring the stunning scenery. In spring, you'll see Catawba rhododendrons blooming at Grandview.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park preserves one of America's canals. The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal allowed the trade of lumber, coal, and agricultural products. It stayed in operation for over 100 years.
Patapsco Valley State Park features two swinging bridges over the Patapsco River. The park is also home to the signature monument Thomas Viaduct. Many visitors also like to hike to Cascade Falls.
Smallwood State Park is located at Mattawoman Creek, a 30-mile long tributary. It has boat ramps, a marina, picnicking areas, campsites, cabins, and a nature center.
Sitting on Catoctin Mountain, Gambrill State Park provides beautiful overlook views of the surrounding area. The stone overlooks at this park were built in the 1930s.
The Lincoln Memorial, constructed in honor of the former president Abraham Lincoln, is a neoclassical temple with a statue of Lincoln sitting. Many historic events occurred here, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
You can view the names of Americans who served in the Vietnam War at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. It consists of a black granite wall with the names engraved on it.
The Korean Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., recognizes those who served in the Korean War. There are 19 large statues in combat gear, a mural wall, and the Pool of Remembrance. The Pool of Remembrance features the numbers of lives killed, wounded, held as prisoners of war, and missing in action inscribed on the shallow black granite pool. Bushes with South Korea's national flower are planted at the memorial as well.
Baltimore's Bar Harbor RV Park and Mari features waterfront campsites, a garden, and a pool. You can buy propane, ice, groceries, and RV supplies at the on-site store. The RV park is fitted with a dock and boat slips. If you don't have your own boat, you can rent a kayak or paddleboat. Full hookups for RVs are available as well as free Wi-Fi.
Buttonwood Beach R.V. Resort also has water views and water sports rentals, including Jet Skis, canoes, kayaks, and motorboats. The resort has full hookups available.
Washington DC / Capitol KOA Holiday has a shuttle that takes you to Washington, D.C. It also features an outdoor pool, a basketball court, billiards, and ping pong.
In most areas, the price to rent a motorhome is around $200 a night and the price to rent a towable trailer is around $120 a night.
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