Tucked away in Western Maryland’s Appalachian Mountains, Frostburg delivers small-town magic with big-time charm, all within easy reach for families seeking a memorable day trip adventure.

Hidden in the heart of Frackville, Pennsylvania, the Dutch Kitchen Restaurant serves up a taste of nostalgia so authentic you might think you’ve stepped through a time portal rather than a doorway.

In the last few years, I just have become very conscious of the fact that our biggest trees in Takoma Park were dying,” said ...