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The 19th-century engineering feat nicknamed "The Grand Old Ditch" has become a hub of outdoor recreational activity, with biking, bird watching and mule-drawn barge rides.
US Fish & Wildlife Service Refuge open to outdoor recreation. Offers, Hunting, Fishing, Wildlife observation, Photography, Hiking, Interpretation programs. North Tract of route 198 offers biking. South Tract off route 197 with Visitor Center.
Western Terminus of the C&O Canal National Historical Park and start of 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail. Home to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, C&O Canal Museum, Visitor Center, Canal Boat Replica, and Allegany County's first Winery. Enjoy shopping and dining, festivals and concerts, historical sites and outdoor recreation.
Explore the beauty of Maryland's gateway to the Eastern Shore. Visit small towns and rural landscapes dotted by panoramic waterways. Enjoy local cuisine, waterfront accommodations and recreational amenities such as biking, birding and boating.Maryland’s gateway to the Eastern Shore invites you to experience our history, maritime culture, outdoor recreation and award winning waterfront restaurants and accommodations
If volunteer-tourism is on your list then Yieldcamp is for you. Learn about the beauty and history of Maryland with a Storyteller and Master Naturalist while elevating your trip through environmental stewardship opportunities within MD and along Bay.
Greenwell provides a variety of unique riding programs to community members in Southern Maryland. It has the Horse Discovery Center credential and welcomes visitors of all ages to learn about horses in a safe and friendly environment.
Linden Farm offers riding lessons for kids and adults with a wide range of skill and experience. Linden Farm students who opt to ride in 4-H shows have won championship and reserve ribbons. Check out the farm's robust Calendar of Events.
J Bar W brings the wild West to the Frederick, Maryland area. Pro bull riding and Cowgirl barrel racing -- both challenging and demanding sports. This is a great outing for the family!