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<\/a><\/p>\nAfter the COVID-pandemic canceled their family vacation to Disney, Bob and Sara Delkhoon looked for another adventure closer to home. That\u2019s when they heard about the Maryland\u2019s Best Ice Cream Trail and thought it would be a great way for them and their three daughters to see new parts of the state.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe are so thankful that we chose to become ice cream trailblazers this summer. We explored our state, met some lovely Marylanders along the way, and made lots of memories as a family.\u201d <\/span><\/i>\u2013<\/span><\/i> Sara Delkhoon<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n The Delkhoon family visited all of the 10 on-farm creameries on the Maryland\u2019s Best Ice Cream Trail between June 5 and Aug. 30, 2021. Collectively, the family traveled <\/span>roughly <\/span>1,050 <\/span>m<\/span>iles around the state in their quest to be named the 2021 Maryland\u2019s Best Ice Cream Champion Trailblazer.<\/span><\/p>\n As this year\u2019s Champion Trailblazers the Delkhoon\u2019s will receive a $50 gift certificate to the creamery of their choice, a copy of the children\u2019s book \u201cTales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck\u2019s Ice Cream Wish,\u201d the 2021 Maryland\u2019s Best Ice Cream Champion Trailblazer trophy, and, most <\/span>importantly, <\/span>ULTIMATE BRAGGING RIGHTS!<\/b><\/p>\n Congratulations to the Delkhoon\u2019s and thank you to everyone who participated in this year\u2019s Maryland\u2019s Best Ice Cream Trail! It was one of our best seasons yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Check out the Delkhoon\u2019s trail log below! They shared details on each stop and included recommendations on their favorite flavors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Stop 1: Broom\u2019s Bloom Dairy – Harford County, Maryland | June 5, 2021<\/b><\/p>\n Kicking it Off Right. <\/b>The Delkhoon\u2019s started their journey at Broom\u2019s Bloom Dairy<\/a> in Bel Air after soccer practice one Saturday afternoon in early June. Broom\u2019s Bloom is already a family favorite as they had stopped there many times before for the \u201cCowman’s Repast,\u201d a lunch special that includes a cup of soup, stew, chili, or mac and cheese, half a sandwich, and a small ice cream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Stop 2: Keyes Creamery – Harford County, Maryland | June 12, 2021<\/b><\/p>\n Rainbow Sprinkles Make Everything Better. <\/b>The Delkhoon\u2019s paid Keyes Creamery<\/a> in Aberdeen a visit in mid-July. Bob and Sara both highly recommend their s’mores sundaes. The girls ordered cotton candy and cookie monster ice cream and even added rainbow sprinkles for some flare. Little did they know this was the start of the girls\u2019 rainbow sprinkle obsession!<\/span><\/p>\n Stop 3: Kilby Cream – Cecil County, Maryland | June 20, 2021<\/b><\/p>\n Banana Split Streak Begins. <\/b>On June 20, the Delkhoon\u2019s visited Kilby Cream<\/a> in Rising Sun. This is where Bob started his banana split kick. Sara thoroughly enjoyed the \u201cTractor Tracks\u201d sundae. The girls continued their rainbow sprinkle crusade and this time paired their sprinkles with cookie monster and strawberry ice cream. They enjoyed the playground and the girls met a lot of new friends!<\/span><\/p>\n Stop 4: Prigel Family Creamery – Baltimore County, Maryland | July 3, 2021<\/b><\/p>\n The Local Favorite. <\/b>The day before the Fourth of July, the family visited their local ice cream joint, Prigel Family Creamery<\/a> in Glen Arm. The parents tried the banana split while the girls remained steadfast in their rainbow sprinkle taste testing. At this stop, the girls had the chance to help one of the farmers herd their cows towards the barn. They were clapping and cheering \u201clet\u2019s go girls, let\u2019s go.\u201d This has since become a family motto. Sara and Bob Delkhoon said, \u201cwe <\/span>definitely need some practice herding our girls though.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Stop 5: Misty Meadow Farm Creamery – Washington County, Maryland | July 4, 2021<\/b><\/p>\n Red, White, and MoOoo! <\/b>On an impromptu trip, the family celebrated part of Independence Day at Misty Meadow Farm Creamery<\/a> in Smithsburg. The trip out west did not disappoint. The family was pleasantly surprised by the entire experience! They loved petting the farm animals, riding the trikes, playing on the tires, and posing with flowers. Also, they said that their BBQ was amazing! Back to ice cream, the parents continued with the banana split tradition and the girls paired rainbow sprinkles with the blue moon ice cream. They also tried one of the Fourth of July sundaes. While out in Western Maryland, the family also did a short hike to Cunningham Falls. They described the excursion as a \u201cnice little day trip\u201d and said, \u201clooking back, this was our favorite overall creamery experience!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Stop 6: South Mountain Creamery – Frederick County, Maryland | July 18, 2021<\/b><\/p>\n A True Dairy Farm Experience. <\/b>In mid-July, the group headed out to South Mountain Creamery<\/a> in<\/span> Middletown. This was where they got to experience first-hand what working on a dairy farm is really like. Both of the girls had the opportunity to feed a baby calf! After working hard, the family enjoyed banana splits, birthday cake with rainbow sprinkles, and the creamery\u2019s signature \u201cTake Me Home Country Roads\u201d sundae. <\/span>After ice cream, the family enjoyed the playground and met another family who was blazing the ice cream trail as well. <\/span>On the way out, they bought some fresh milk. The family described the chocolate milk as \u201cto-die-for-delicious!\u201d They now use the unique glass milk bottles to display wildflowers on their dining room table.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Stop 7: Woodbourne Creamery at Rock Hill Orchard – Montgomery County, Maryland | July 31, 2021<\/b><\/p>\n Peachy Keen Day on the Trail. <\/b>On the very last day of July, the family joined friends at Woodbourne Creamery<\/a> in Mt. Airy. Here, the crew picked more than two dozen peaches at Rock Hill Orchard. The group recommends the peach, black raspberry, and Andes mint ice cream flavors. After ice cream, the girls ran off their sugar rushes on the playground.<\/span><\/p>\n Stop 8: Rocky Point Creamery – Frederick County, Maryland | Aug. 7, 2021<\/b><\/p>\n Hiking the Maryland\u2019s Best Ice Cream Trail > Hiking the Appalachian Trail. <\/b>In early August, the family did a very challenging four-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail \u2014 “picture a baby strapped to your chest and two toddlers wearing crocs, a tiara, and mermaid dresses hiking Weverton Cliffs.” Must have been quite the sight! After a long hike, they rewarded themselves with some treats from Rocky Point Creamery in Tuscarora. Flavors included: banana split, s\u2019mores ice cream, unicorn ice cream, and mint chip ice cream with\u2026you guessed it\u2026rainbow sprinkles. Pro-tip:<\/em> The family recommends the playground that has a huge John Deere tractor that has been transformed with slides and ladders for kids.<\/span><\/p>\n Stop 9: Nice Farms Creamery – Caroline County, Maryland | Aug. 28, 2021<\/b><\/p>\n Almost to the finish line!<\/b> While on the Eastern Shore, the Delkhoon\u2019s made a pit stop at Nice Farms Creamery<\/a> in Federalsburg. Upon arrival, the family was greeted by the welcoming committee, the farm’s cats named Mittens and Snickers. The Delkhoon\u2019s loved chatting to the third-generation dairy farmer who was working that day. Though Nice Farms Creamery did not offer rainbow sprinkles, the family still loved their classic ice cream flavors \u2014 vanilla and chocolate. Before departing, they made sure to buy some fresh milk. The milk was so fresh in fact, that it had been milked from the cows earlier that morning.<\/span><\/p>\n Stop 10: Chesapeake Bay Farms – Berlin, Maryland | <\/b>Aug. 30, 2021<\/b><\/p>\n Last, but not least! <\/b>The family ended their ice cream trailblazing journey at Chesapeake Bay Farms<\/a> in Berlin. No rainbow sprinkles here either, but they really enjoyed their ice cream flavors lemon cookie and raspberry & cream. Grandmom and Pop joined them as they celebrated the end of their legendary ice cream trail season.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" THE DELKHOON FAMILY After the COVID-pandemic canceled their family vacation to Disney, Bob and Sara Delkhoon looked for another adventure closer to home. That\u2019s when they heard about the Maryland\u2019s Best Ice Cream Trail and thought it would be a great way for them and their three daughters to see new parts of the state. 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