Mountainous Western Maryland shines in the wintertime, when its slopes are covered with fresh powder. It’s a different kind of Maryland in the summer with a cool, Appalachian breeze calming the humidity. And the sounds soften as the pace slows with country songs on the airwaves, where wildflowers grow, and freight trains roll through the mountains. CAST A WIDE NET Fans of fishing are spoiled in these parts with crystalline waters lined in boulders and[...]
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Succulent, sweet, and centuries of tradition. Baltimore Oyster Bars These venues offer oysters from a variety of locations, so you can sample the subtle flavor differences that arise from their diverse environments and salinities. To savor oysters and seafood delicacies in Fells Point, head to Thames Street Oyster House for the fresh or fried oysters paired with mustard sauce, or Catonsville Gourmet in the suburbs — they dish up favorites like fried-oyster salad along with[...]
Go fishing or crabbing with a Chesapeake Bay waterman! Spend your next day on the Chesapeake Bay with Stoney Cove Charters, a family business that has been hosting Chesapeake crab, fishing, and sightseeing trips for over 25 years.
Discover a True Treasure of the Chesapeake! Nestled in the heart of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, this local favorite serves up fresh seafood, savory steaks, and ice-cold drafts. It's a true taste of the Chesapeake and an experience you won’t forget.
Exploring Two Capital Cities At the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., you’ll find exhibitions that explore the complex story of slavery and freedom. Visitors see how the actions of ordinary men and women demanded freedom and transformed the country. Elsewhere in Washington, D.C. you’ll find one end of the nearly 200-mile long C&O canal towpath. The path—which runs all the way to Cumberland, Maryland—was used by freedom seekers like[...]
Join us for fishing in the Upper Chesapeake Bay or the Mid-Bay areas of Chesapeake Beach. Maximum charter size is 6.
Our marinas are conveniently located on the Elk River at the Head of the Chesapeake Bay. We are the Upper Chesapeake Bay's "Best Kept Secret".