Theresa Pickett

09/16/2026

Taking the scenic route, as usual. 🤍

Raystown Lake Region
East Broad Top Railroad

09/13/2026

It’s boo basket season! 🎃🍂👻 Do you celebrate?

There’s something so cozy about putting together a little basket of fall treats, spooky surprises, and things to enjoy on a chilly night in. 🧡

This “Unwrap a Thriller” book from Target is the perfect addition! 📚☕️ You don’t know which thriller is hiding inside until you unwrap it… and I can’t wait to find out! 👀🍁

09/11/2026

If I were planning a few train adventures from Central Maryland, these are five places I’d put on my list. 🚆

I’m not a train travel expert, so consider this more of a “places I’d love to explore by rail” list, but I do love the idea of trading traffic and parking for a window seat and letting the trip begin when you board.

🚂 Huntingdon, PA — My most recent road trip stop, and one that surprised me. Downtown is full of little shops, murals, a movie theater, and plenty of small-town character. And yes, Huntingdon has an Amtrak station on the Pennsylvanian route. Raystown Lake Region

🚂 Culpeper, VA — A charming Main Street with boutiques, murals, and restaurants ranging from Southern cooking to Thai noodles. It’s the kind of place where you can arrive and just wander. Culpeper has an Amtrak station, too. Visit Culpeper VA

🚂 Harpers Ferry, WV — This one feels almost like stepping into living history. Historic streets, mountain and river views, hiking trails and places to eat make it easy to turn a train ride into a full day of exploring. Harpers Ferry is served by both MARC and Amtrak. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

🚂 Washington, DC — I’d head straight for Dupont Circle. It’s such a fun neighborhood to wander, with musicians outside, independent shops, restaurants, and boutique hotels. Visit Washington DC

🚂 New York City — I’ve done NYC as a day trip from Maryland before, including catching an Off Broadway play in Chelsea and taking the boat tour around the Statue of Liberty. But going straight into Times Square would be a great option during a busier travel season when I’d rather not deal with driving and parking in the city. New York City Tourism + Conventions

There’s something about arriving by train that makes even a familiar destination feel a little more like an adventure.

Which one would you take by train, or what should I add to the list?

09/11/2026

This is it. This is the life I once hoped I'd get to live.

Twenty-five years ago, sitting in sophomore-year theater class watching the events of 9/11 unfold, I had no idea what my life would look like.

I only knew that I wanted to live fully. I wanted to move from my small city outside Nashville to New York City someday. I wanted to feel alive and appreciate wherever life took me.

Today, I’m remembering the people who never got the chance to see what their lives would become, and the people who sacrificed so much that others could.

I’m trying to honor that by noticing this life while I’m in it, from the ordinary days to the unexpected turns and the people beside me.

All of it. 🤍

09/10/2026

I’ve been looking for more family-friendly places in Maryland with a relaxed waterfront vibe, some fun things to do, and enough great food and shopping to make a day of it. Solomons Island checks all the boxes! 🌊

I know my girls would love it here, and I can’t wait to return with them and linger longer. From the waterfront views and boardwalk to shops like The Blue Shell Gifts and Decor, Southern Wind Boutique, and shoptheallycatwalk, coffee at The Beanery, and seafood at The Pier and The Lighthouse Restaurant & Dock Bar, there are so many little finds to discover.

I especially loved stopping at for crab cakes with a view at The Pier 🦀 and getting a duck sweater at Southern Wind Boutique that would be perfect for the Waterfowl Festival.🦆

If you’re looking for an easy Southern Maryland day trip, add Solomons Island to your list. 💙

I'm still looking into best places to stay in the area. If you've been there, where would you recommend?

Visit Calvert County Maryland Visit Solomons Maryland

09/09/2026

Adding this one to the “places I’d happily get lost in again” list. 🌿

Historic St. Mary's City, Maryland.

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

Save this for later + tag the person you’d kayak the Ghost Fleet with. 👀

After a fun-filled weekend exploring Southern Maryland, I had one last stop, and it ended up being one of the coolest things I’ve done. 🛶

Kayaking through the World War I-era Ghost Fleet at Mallows Bay was such a unique experience. History, nature, and adventure all in one, and the guided tour with Atlantic Kayak Company made it even better.

If you’re planning a Southern Maryland getaway, add this to your list.

09/07/2026

Another in my series: Places I Took My Girls — Maryland edition. 🌊

After 12 years of exploring Maryland, we’ve collected quite a list of favorite family stops, from boardwalks and museums to farms, science centers, and places where you can get surprisingly close to a wild animal.

A few that made the list:

🌊 Ocean City, MD - Tourism — boardwalk fun, beach days, and all the classic OC stops.
⚓️ Visit Annapolis — Maryland’s capital, with a picturesque waterfront and plenty of museums and boutiques to explore.
💜 Montgomery County, MD Tourism — Soleado Lavender Farm and the other farms, wineries, creameries and country roads around it.
🦖 Visit Baltimore — Port Discovery Children's Museum for hands-on play and plenty of rainy-day fun.
🎡 National Harbor — a ride on The Capital Wheel with views across the Potomac.
🚀 Greenbelt in Experience Prince George's — NASA Goddard Visitor Center, where you can get a closer look at the science and technology behind space exploration.
🦁 Thurmont in Visit Frederick - Maryland — Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, one of our favorite nearby animal encounters, including a safari experience that gets you surprisingly close to the animals.

Something I love about exploring close to home is that you don’t have to go far to find something completely different.

Which Maryland stop would you add to the list?

09/07/2026

Save this for your next Maryland getaway + tag a friend who needs a little escape.

A weekend away in Southern Maryland might be one of the most refreshing little getaways you can take. 🌊

There’s something about being surrounded by water, history, small towns, fresh seafood, and just enough adventure to make you feel like you got away, without having to go far.

From sailing the Maryland Dove and exploring Historic St. Mary's City to kayaking through Mallows Bay’s Ghost Fleet with Atlantic Kayak Company, eating oysters harvested right from the surrounding waters at SALT Waterfront Kitchen, visiting Point Lookout State Park, exploring Solomon’s Island + Leonardtown, and ending the weekend with fireworks…

There is so much to see and do down here!

And the best part? You can do it all in a weekend and be home by Monday. 😉

This is Southern Maryland. ❤️