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Chores & Allowances

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Some Thoughts on Homeschooling

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How I Organize for County Homeschool Reviews

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My Favorite Guilt-Free TV for Kids

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How I Plan the Kid's’ Parties

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Creating Holiday Magic

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Favorite Homeschool Quotes

It all begins with an idea.

ADEV FARM · THE FIELD JOURNALS

The Expedition Ledger

A record of places explored

3 of 50 state parks explored

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Every journey begins with curiosity.

ADEV FARM · CARTOGRAPHIC RECORD NO. I

The Maryland Expedition Atlas

A map of places wandered and wonders discovered.

Select a marker to discover the stories behind each expedition.

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Reports from the Field

Collected observations from the places we've wandered.

FIELD REPORT NO. 001 · HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND

Palmer State Park

Of wandering creeks and forgotten industry.

A journey along Deer Creek, where woodland trails lead to the remnants of Maryland's industrial past, and history waits quietly among the trees.

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FIELD REPORT NO. 002 · CECIL COUNTY, MARYLAND

Elk Neck State Park

A lighthouse at the edge of the Chesapeake.

A woodland walk toward Turkey Point Lighthouse, where sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay, remarkable history, and the scent of saltwater in the air made for an unforgettable afternoon.

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FIELD REPORT NO. 003 · BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

North Point State Park

An October afternoon beside the water.

A quiet weekday along the Chesapeake, with sandy toes, fishermen's stories, a beautiful old pier, and one of those October afternoons that feels like summer isn't quite ready to leave.

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A NOTE FROM THE FIELD

The Adventure Continues

There are still woodland paths to wander, old stories to uncover, and forty-seven Maryland state parks waiting for us somewhere beyond the next bend in the road.

We'll be collecting the stories here, one small wonder at a time.

Of Wild Places & Small Wonders

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