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There have also been large horse racing farms. Frederick was the home of Glade Valley Farm, once one of the state's leading Thoroughbred operations. as well as Yankeeland Farm, a major national Standardbred harness breeder. It was also home to the New Market Hounds that merged with the Middletown Hounds approximately 40 years ago. There are several 4-H and pony clubs. The Frederick Pony Club is one of the oldest in the state. The Great[...]

Baltimore, MD (September 23, 2022) – On Saturday, September 24, 2022, which is the 50th Anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day, Fish & Hunt Maryland (FHMD) will launch its statewide Fly Fishing Trail to provide consumers with an in-depth resource for discovering unique places to fly fish. Taking anglers on a virtual journey of discovery of Maryland as a premier fly fishing destination, the collection of 48 trail sites, found at fishandhuntmaryland.com/marylands-fly-fishing-trail, includes all[...]

Baltimore, MD (November 1, 2021) - The National Park Service recently announced the newly designated National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom members, including four new sites in Maryland. The new listings have verified connections to the Underground Railroad and provide insight into the experiences of freedom seekers who bravely escaped slavery and those who assisted them. Three of the four new Network to Freedom sites were researched as part of the Maryland Department of Commerce[...]

BALTIMORE (January 3, 2022) – The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism announces the release of the 2022 Destination Maryland Magazine. This year’s free, full-color magazine retains the traditional regional listings of museums, attractions, history & heritage sites, arts & culture facilities, state and national parks, and visitor services; plus, highlights how readers can find their ideal getaway. It also includes inspirational content on travel destinations throughout Maryland, engaging photo essays, a feature on[...]

BALTIMORE, MD (January 25, 2021) – National Plan for Vacation Day is January 26 and it is the perfect time to begin planning a future Maryland vacation. The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism has just the right tools to help travelers uncover the many sites and attractions, special events, scenic byways, parks, recreational opportunities, and more that will make a vacation in Maryland a memorable experience. “National Plan for Vacation Day is especially[...]