I'm not sure why, but I had Maryland figured all wrong. I had never been to the state and had only known one individual who was from there. I guess I thought of the state as being on the ocean and being your typical coastal type of destination with beaches and seagulls.
What a wonderful surprise to see the rolling mountains and the absolutely beautiful vistas. I was amazed at the perfect looking cities that dotted my course.
Everything about the state seemed to welcome you. The people were very friendly and it seemed as if everything was at a slower pace.
Even from the Interstate, the views were spectacular. Rock formations covered with trees and dotted with houses and farms. Everything there seemed fresh and crisp. Not generic like my home state of Ohio.
As far as scenic beauty, this state takes the cake and I've seen most of the United States with exception to New England.
Even the quaint signs, warning you to watch for wildlife showed a depiction of a deer and a bear, were absolutely adorable.. I thought it fabulous that I might get to see a bear meandering along side the road but alas it did not happen.
Cumberland, Maryland looked like the most wonderful place on earth. It looked like a town that would have been featured on a Post Card. Beautiful churches and lovely houses that lined up to make the most eye pleasing city you could imagine. The interstate wound through it and even the interstate seemed to morph into something quaint and beautiful through that stretch. I remember driving and thinking wow I could live here!
There were numerous state parks and overlooks. This would be a great place to vacation and take in the scenery. I find it odd that during the summer, you hear advertisements for all states near it but never Maryland. It's a treasure for sure.
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