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Park Quest update

Posted on July 30, 2012 by tinderbox

I had intended to document our Park Quest experiences, but alas, thanks to my blog hiatus I’m seven parks behind. Since I last posted, we’ve completed Quests all across Maryland, from the western border to the headwaters of the Chesapeake … Continue reading →

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A busy Saturday.

Posted on June 9, 2012 by tinderbox

Today we went to Roman Days, a living history demonstration run by a group calling themselves Legio XX (the 20th Legion). Our friend Bill was there in a Senatorial toga, hearing cases as a magistrate when he wasn’t showing us … Continue reading →

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Park Quest #2: North Point State Park.

Posted on June 6, 2012 by tinderbox

Last Saturday was a beautiful day – breezy and cool. A perfect day for Park Quest! Michael had an all-day retreat for the church Board, but the kids and I headed out to North Point State Park on the Chesapeake … Continue reading →

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Park Quest #1: Sandy Point State Park!

Posted on May 27, 2012 by tinderbox

Today, the Questing Sand Crabs ventured forth on our first Park Quest mission: Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, right at the foot of the Bay Bridge to the Eastern Shore. The park was massively crowded with boaters and families … Continue reading →

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Park Quest 2012!!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by tinderbox

Excitement in our house has reached a fever pitch: Park Quest 2012 registration opens tomorrow! Park Quest is a genius marketing effort by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. You sign your family up to participate as a team containing … Continue reading →

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