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Shenandoah National Park Goes High-Tech With GPS Ranger Trail Guides

Christina Talcott puts a GPS Ranger to the test at Dark Hollow Falls in Shenandoah National Park. Can the high-tech global positioning device's video and audio tours measure up to a hiking tour led by a real-life ranger? (Jay Dater for The Washington Post)

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In Berlin, Md., Old Hotel Lives Anew

A new owner has reopened the Atlantic Hotel, a 114-year-old inn that serves as the heart and soul of historic Berlin, Md. The establishment, which anchors the town's heritage tourism culture, has been refurbished with antiques, mahogany-stained hardwood floors, old photographs of Eastern Shore locals and other details that pay homage to the inn's glory days.

Ocean City Is Voted the Best Beach in New Jersey

Post reporter Andrea Sachs visits family-friendly Ocean City, N.J., after a recent survey named it the best beach in the Garden State.

Road Trip: Picking Blueberries in New Jersey

The humble, healthy blueberry is the official state fruit of New Jersey, and from now through mid-August, local producers bring a bounty of berries to market.

Lancaster, Pa.: A Reviled President's Sanctuary

President James Buchanan, who served on the brink of the Civil War, is consistently ranked as one of the worst U.S. presidents. The reviled leader found sanctuary at Wheatland, a beautiful and stately Federal Revival mansion in Lancaster, Pa.

New York Has No Prohibition on Speak-Easies

Hint a little, reveal less and wait for the crowds to come flocking. That's the premise behind a spate of wildly popular clandestine bars that have cropped up in Manhattan in the past few years.

On the James River, It's a Mild Ride

One writer cleverly escapes the world of workaday drones for a day on the James River, buoyed by a kayak.

Maryland/Virginia Travel

2009 Maryland/Virginia Issue: The Great Outdoors

Get out of town and become one with nature with cabin information for the Maryland and Virginia area, the newest in outdoors equipment and more.

A Sanctuary of Dirt in New York

The Dia Art Foundation wants to tear down the idea of temporary exhibitions, loyally maintaining minimalist artwork for 30 years.

Baltimore: When Ocean Critters Invade

The Maryland Science Center and the National Aquarium are teaming up for what they're calling "Waterfront Invasion," starring giant dinosaurs and stinging jellyfish.

Virginia Beach Is for Discoverers

With a sluggish economy that travel pros predict will keep many area residents in the region for this year's vacation fun, consider these 10 new or somewhat offbeat locals' favorites.

Recent Mid-Atlantic Travel Stories

The Long Weekend: The Lively Charm of Lewisburg, W.Va. (Post, June 22, 2009; 4:00 PM)

Where to Go, What to Do in Shenandoah National Park (Post, July 8, 2009)

What to Do, Where to Go in Berlin, Md. (Post, July 1, 2009)

Where to Go, What to Do in Ocean City, N.J. (Post, June 24, 2009)

Details: Lancaster, Pa. (Post, June 17, 2009)

New York Develops a Taste for Gastropubs (Post, May 24, 2009)

Visiting Maryland's Lighthouses (Post, May 17, 2009)

Fine, Funky Lynchburg (Post, May 15, 2009; 6:03 PM)

In Va., History Along Quieter Shores (Post, May 13, 2009)

Book It to Nora Roberts's Inn BoonsBoro in Md. (Post, May 10, 2009)

For Locavores, a New Breed of Farm (Post, May 6, 2009)

Cheap Ways of Enjoying Manhattan (Post, May 3, 2009)

NASCAR for the Naysayers (Post, April 29, 2009)

Escapes: In Pa., Slavery Protest Came Early (Post, April 22, 2009)

Fredericksburg: An I-95 Detour That Leads to History, Art (Post, April 15, 2009)

A Visit to N.C.'s Chinqua Penn Plantation (Post, April 12, 2009)

Lessons From Maryland's Steeplechase Scene (Post, April 8, 2009)

Find Inner Peace and More at the Cloisters (Post, April 5, 2009)

There's More Than Azaleas in Wilmington, N.C. (Post, April 1, 2009)

Mural, Exhibit, Sixth Street Honor Philadelphia's Black Roots (Post, March 25, 2009)

Lititz, Pa., Wolf Sanctuary Offers Moonlit Tours (Post, March 22, 2009)

Postcard From Tom (Post, March 22, 2009)

Putting Charm in City Living (Post, March 18, 2009)

Road Trip: The Sleepy Little Town That Woke Up (Post, March 15, 2009)

Give History a Workout (Post, March 11, 2009)

The Sweet Science (Post, March 8, 2009)

Winter Delights in Philadelphia (Post, March 4, 2009)

Southern Comfort (Post, March 1, 2009)

Following the Path of Runaway Slaves in Southern Pennsylvania (Post, February 25, 2009)

In Reading, Pa., Memories and Monuments of Updike (Post, February 22, 2009)

A Seven-Course, Seven-Stop Manhattan Meal (Post, February 18, 2009)

Alternative's the Norm (Post, February 15, 2009)

Toboggan Slide and More in Pennsylvania (Post, February 11, 2009)

Savoring the Flavors of North Carolina's 'Napa' (Post, February 8, 2009)

Love Art or Wine? There's a B&B to Match (Post, February 4, 2009)

: Way to Go Guide (Post, February 1, 2009)

How to Have a Great Time Without Going Very Far (Post, February 1, 2009)

QVC Tours Draw Shoppers to West Chester, Pa. (Post, January 28, 2009)

Flight Plans (Post, January 25, 2009)

Virginia Is Also for Beer Lovers (Post, January 21, 2009)

Japanese Retailers Find a Market in New York (Post, January 7, 2009)

Sisters in Search of Pampering (Post, January 4, 2009)

Revisiting Edgar Allan Poe in Richmond (Post, December 31, 2008)

It's Curtains (Post, December 28, 2008)

Upgrade to First Class (Post, December 28, 2008)

Escapes: Chain-Free Shopping (Post, December 24, 2008)

Frost on 'the Apple' (Post, December 21, 2008)

Finding Christmas Cheer in Bethlehem, Pa. (Post, December 17, 2008)

Driving to New York? Give the Kids a Break (Post, December 10, 2008)

Color Them Entertained at Crayola Factory (Post, December 3, 2008)

Va. Museums Honor Young Civil War Cadets: Cadets' Valor Lives On at VMI Museums (Post, November 26, 2008)

The Other Washington Monument (Post, November 23, 2008)

Scaning the Universe: Hear the Sounds Of the Universe At Observatory (Post, November 19, 2008)

Hardly a Bridge to Nowhere (Post, November 16, 2008)

Philadelphia Thinks Big: Museum's New Home Gives Kids Room to Imagine (Post, November 12, 2008)

In Philadelphia, a Warrior at Peace: The First Marine Had Quaker Roots (Post, November 5, 2008)

Staunton, Va.: Charm Without The Pretense (Post, November 2, 2008)

To Find Refuge, Follow the Birds: Wildlife Oasis Is Just a Short Drive From D.C. (Post, October 29, 2008)

Manhattan on Wheels: A Cyclist Makes Quick Work of the Island, Top to Bottom (Post, October 22, 2008)

Market Is Central to Lancaster's Charm (Post, October 19, 2008)

Fall Fest Lights A City: Pittsburgh Goes Artfully Offbeat (Post, October 15, 2008)

Making a Meal of It in Front Royal, Va.: Menus Range From Upscale to Down-Home (Post, October 8, 2008)

Haunting History at an Old W.Va. Hospital (Post, October 5, 2008)

Jammin' on the James: There's Plenty Cooking In Scottsville, Va. (Post, October 1, 2008)

Vroom, Vroom: Pa. Harley Tour Gets Motors Running (Post, September 24, 2008)

Going Down to Yasgur's Farm, Almost 40 Years Later (Post, September 21, 2008)

Va. House Fit for a President (Again) (Post, September 17, 2008)

Grandeur, Quaint Charms Mix in Pa. (Post, September 10, 2008)

Let's Make a Deal in N.Y. (Post, September 7, 2008)

Cruising 101: Raise The Jib, Hold the Rib-Eyes: How Four Women Weathered a Weekend on the Bay (Post, September 3, 2008)

Lured by Luray: Antiques and Elegance in the Shenandoah Valley (Post, August 27, 2008)

In W.Va., Unexpected Riches (Post, August 24, 2008)

Harrisburg Turns On The Lights: Lively Night Scene Helps Pa. Capital Brighten Up (Post, August 20, 2008)

A Tropical Thrill, Just Past Baltimore: Sailboarding Close to Home? Mix Wind and Water, and Lean Back. (Post, August 13, 2008)

Nosh by the Mile in Pikesville (Post, August 10, 2008)

British Roots in The Forests of Pa.: Ligonier: Where the Union Jack Still Flies and the Past Is Ever Present (Post, August 6, 2008)

Place Your Bets: Atlantic City Ups Its Hotel Stakes (Post, August 3, 2008)

Foraging for Dinner on Amish Back Roads (Post, July 30, 2008)

Face to Face With Rappahannock's Rural Charms (Post, July 27, 2008)

Between the Beaches: Lewes Market Is Full of Fresh Food and Characters (Post, July 23, 2008)

In Chicago, a Lake Shore Dive (Post, July 20, 2008)

Hooked on Hoover's Shenandoah Retreat (Post, July 16, 2008)

For This DJ, OC's Beach Food Is A-OK (Post, July 9, 2008)

Two Inns, One Weekend -- at the Very Minimum (Post, July 2, 2008)

Bath County, Va.: Singing Despite the Rain (Post, June 25, 2008)

For a Fast Break, Breakfast on Kent Island (Post, June 22, 2008)

Paddle Fatigue on Va.'s Eastern Shore (Post, June 18, 2008)

N.Y.C. With Kids: Think Outside the Frame (Post, June 11, 2008)

A Swing Through Golf History in New Jersey (Post, June 4, 2008)

Md./Va. Special Issue: The Two Carrolls (Post, June 3, 2008)

In Va. Beach, One Pier, No Pressure: What's the lure of fishing this way? If you have to ask . . . (Post, May 28, 2008)

In Elkins, W.Va., Stage Is Set for a Revival (Post, May 21, 2008)

Anglers Earn Their Stripes in New York (Post, May 18, 2008)

BEACH GUIDE: Sun, Sand & Surf 2008 (washingtonpost.com, May 14, 2008; 4:29 PM)

Princeton Review: For Those Majoring in Sightseeing, Admission Is a Two-Wheel Breeze (Post, May 14, 2008)

That's Italian in Virginia? Almost. (Post, May 11, 2008)

Mommy, Where Did Mother's Day Come From? (Post, May 7, 2008)

In Pennsylvania, the Morel the Merrier (Post, May 4, 2008)

A Day in New York (Post, May 4, 2008)

This Place Gives Me the Jitters: A Charlottesville Coffee Bar Tour (Post, April 30, 2008)

At This Maryland Park, Prepare for Takeoff (Post, April 23, 2008)

Birding in Blackwater (Post, April 20, 2008)

Always on a Sunday: How to Make The Most of a Weekend in Pa.'s Amish Country (Post, April 16, 2008)

Spud Mountain or Bust: A Jersey Diner Diary (Post, April 13, 2008)

In Pa., a Museum That Hits Just the Right Notes (Post, April 9, 2008)

A Rootin', Tootin' Visit to . . . Delaware? (Post, April 2, 2008)

Where Do I Sign? (Post, March 30, 2008)

An Olde but a Goody: (Post, March 26, 2008)