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Weekend plans? Three days for adventure

Memorial Day weekend: Three days to get out and explore, three options for doing just that.

Coast

Despite its name, George Washington once referred to the Dismal Swamp as a “glorious paradise.” If you’ve only driven past, the rationale behind President Washington’s praise may escape you. But plunge into its lush depths on a kayak and the father of our country’s reasoning will be perfectly clear. read more