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Capon Springs

Staff #TravelTuesday December 1, 2020December 5, 2019Health resorts, Outdoor sports, Spring water

Back to West Virginia to visit Capon Springs! Henry Frye discovered the mineral springs of Hampshire County in the late 1760s, and by 1787, there was enough interest in the area that 20 acres of land was named as the town of Watson.

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Lake Minnewaska

Staff #TravelTuesday September 4, 2018September 28, 2018Autumn, Health resorts, Outdoor sports, Vacation

This month we are traveling to the East Coast and visiting Lake Minnewaska in New York!

Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located in Ulster County and spans 22, 275 acres. The park overlooks the Catskill Mountains and is known for its hiking and biking trails, along with swimming, snowshoeing, and picnicking. Historically, the property was known for much more.
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