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1) Beaches.. Just dont mistake our beaches for "ocean" beaches.. If you are on the bay, you get the "bay smell" and nasty crud that washes up.. The river beaches tend to be cleaner, but a little rocky. But you can't get some nice sunsets if you are in the right spot.. Nothing like I saw when I was in California, but still good.
2) Not a lot of good hiking trails around here.. A couple that lead to the water..
3) From my experience out west, as well as friends who are from out there, there is definately a different mentality here on the "other coast"... People here tend to be a little more uptight and agressive. (this is mostly with the north eastern section, from Va, Md, DC and on up)
4) If you do come here, just smile and nod when talking to people, regardless how you feel about it.. East coasters are quick to argue about everything from who has the best car, what beer is best, who has the bigger house.. Just let us have our few minutes of bragging without interruptions and we'll both be happy.
5) Not sure about portland, but be ready to hand your paycheck to the government when you come here.. years of democratic control has made maryland one of the highest taxed states out there (and somehow one with a very large debt, still don't get that)
6) You are about 3 hours or so to "real" beaches, 1.5 hours to DC so there are some nice daytrip/weekend trip opportunities.
2) Not a lot of good hiking trails around here.. A couple that lead to the water..
3) From my experience out west, as well as friends who are from out there, there is definately a different mentality here on the "other coast"... People here tend to be a little more uptight and agressive. (this is mostly with the north eastern section, from Va, Md, DC and on up)
4) If you do come here, just smile and nod when talking to people, regardless how you feel about it.. East coasters are quick to argue about everything from who has the best car, what beer is best, who has the bigger house.. Just let us have our few minutes of bragging without interruptions and we'll both be happy.
5) Not sure about portland, but be ready to hand your paycheck to the government when you come here.. years of democratic control has made maryland one of the highest taxed states out there (and somehow one with a very large debt, still don't get that)
6) You are about 3 hours or so to "real" beaches, 1.5 hours to DC so there are some nice daytrip/weekend trip opportunities.
