The Washington times., 1927-07-15
VACATION land
NEAR At HAND

The cool days and nights of June
had great tendency TO make many
postpone their vacations. However,
real summer has arrived and every.
one is planning weekend trips or ar
ranging to spend the remainder Of
the summer at some cool watering
spot.
Maryland Is noted for its many
summer colonies, and the opening Of
the new Defense Highway not only
increases the value of these proper
ties. but makes them much more &C.
cessible
Herald Harbor and the Palisades
are the closest to Washington over
this route The sale Of land there
has been phenomenal and the build
ing of cottages record breaking.
The next is Sherwood Forest.
Washington's most sexclusive colony,
which ranks with the famous Adiron-
dack camps The quaintness of Sher-
wood Forest, the rustic cottages, it's
attractive tennis courts and views of
the Severn are well worth a days
try. Every road has been macadam-
lied, and upon entering the grounds
the motorist might imagine he is in
Rock Creek Park. A 9-hole and an
1S.hole golf course allure the forest
golfers to forsake city life, and there
are many other attractive sports,
such as fishing, swimming, dane.
Ing, etc.
Epping Forest Near
Epping Forest is but stones
throw from Sherwood Forest and
remarkable progress has been made
on this new development. Log
cabins are now being constructed
by the score, and the spirit of
Robin Hood is in the air. Epping
Forest also faces the famous Sew
ern River.
From Epping and Sherwood it is
but a mile to Camp Parole. Here
turning sharply to the right over
the old Marlboro Pike" it lie but
q short run to South River where
many Washingtonians own attrac-
tive summer homes at exclusive
South River Park. The latest to
acuire a home here is Harry Gran
dial, motion picture magnate Of
Washington.
Driving straight over the new
Defense Highway through An
napolis, Bay Ridge il but few
minutes run over a new concrete
etretch. During the last few years
several hundred splendid residences
have been built here, facing the
chesapeake Bay by Washingtonians.
and Baltimorians.
Just before reaching Bay Ridge
we encounter the newly constructed
brick arch entrance to a new de-
velopment, Annapolis Roads"
Mrs. Paul Armstrong. widow Of the.
famous author of Alias Jimmie
Valentine" is the developer of An
napolis Roads, formerly the Arm
strong farm.
Arundel Bay Oldest
Three miles from Bay Ridge is
the oldest summer resort In this
section of the country, Arundel on
the Bay--it reminds one of Vir.
ginia Beach, the splendid view Of
the bay so closely resembles the
Atlantic at that point. There are
no elaborate homes, but Washing
tonians have been coming here for
many years. 1t is one of the cool
est of the resorts and the last few
miles is over a hard trail
The demand for summer resort
property has always been great
and the building of perfect roads
has constantly increased the value
of the lands adjacent to these
watering spots.
Anyone who purchases land any
where in Maryland for a summer
cottage or a permanent home is
making wise investment The
building of the Defense Highway
Is creating new communities, many
permanent ones, and towns will
spring up, making this entire area
but suburb of Greater Washing
ton.
Take your family for a tour
among these scenic splendors first.
You can see them all in a days
drive and then make your choice
for q summer hnme site