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  Once the idea of humans flying was little more than fantasy. Today, the journey of flight is filled with thrilling and heroic moments. From the Wright Brother's first flight to the exciting air shows that drawn thousands - we can let our imagination take flight in Maryland. In fact, Maryland is home to the College Park Airport, which is the oldest continuously operating airport in the world, and where the Wright Brother's taught military pilots how to fly. For those who love Aviation history, Maryland offers plenty of unique sites to visit. The College Park Aviation Museum is filled with hand-on, interactive exhibits the whole family will enjoy. You'll find a reproduction of a Blériot XI monoplane, and the 1910 Wright Model B, along with the impressive 1916 Curtiss JN-4D "Jenny" Military Tractor. While you cannot buy much for a dollar these days, you can take flight with regular museum admission, and $1 in the museums 1911 Model B Flight Simulator that takes you...

  Play, not work, is the name of the game at  Deep Creek Lake , located in Garrett County – and while boating, fishing and water-skiing are the prominent activities, many are surprised to learn of the many non-water oriented adventures available as well. The secluded and rolling terrain offers many opportunities to try all those outdoor things you may have been too busy to try back home – like horseback riding, trout fishing, mountain biking, paintball and good old fashioned nature appreciation and hiking. A good starting point if undecided about what to try or where to go, is to head over to the pre-eminent all season focal point of the area -  Wisp Deep Creek Mountain Resort . While a premium ski destination (great snow conditions due to altitude), this winter resort is just as fun in the summer as a one-stop-shop for any recreation opportunity which might cross your mind from Frisbee golf, a skate park, ATV tours and mountain biking to paintball, fly fishing and kayaki...