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DAYTRIPPING
FROM MONTOMERY COUNTY:

The season is
right to get out
and explore the
best of area
wineries,
breweries,
distilleries and
more.

R

ecent research suggests that people find greater

need more substantial food. Be sure to respect each

fulfillment from life experiences than from material

venue's policies on outside food-outside alcohol is

items. The thrill of the purchase fades, while memories

not allowed by law.

linger. Like deposits in the bank account of life, memo-

* Drink! Pack plenty of water to stay hydrated.

ries can be withdrawn at any time to resurrect the good

* Stay merry! Designated drivers help ensure that

times-yet they can be re-deposited without a loss of

you return home with positive memories.

principal! Let's see a bank duplicate that feat!
This year, rather than casting about for an appropri-

HAVING A BLAST IS A BREEZE IN MT. AIRY

ate Mother's Day or Father's Day gift, consider giving

Said Henry David Thoreau, "Live in each season as it

an experience instead. With the dozens of wineries,

passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit,

breweries and distilleries within an easy 50-mile drive

and resign yourself to the influence of the earth." Follow

of Montgomery County, you can plan a day of spirited

Thoreau's advice naturally by sipping craft alcohol

visits. Three suggested directions from the county

surrounded by Maryland's rural beauty of rolling hills,

provide three distinct experiences, with top recom-

fields, farm buildings and scenic forests. The relaxation

mendations in each: along the W&OD trail; relaxing

seeps in even before that first touch of alcohol has

countryside settings; and urban explorations.

touched your lips. Stay past dusk and let the blanket

Tips for ultimate enjoyment:

of stars soothe your soul.

* Eat! Many of these businesses sell light nibbles

Linganore Winecellars and Red Shedman

or more filling dishes, host on-site food trucks or wel-

Brewery, Mt. Airy. The winery, celebrating 42 years

come delivery services. Find a nearby restaurant if you

in 2018, tells a tale of family. The preface tells of fruit

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