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With thousands of miles of shoreline along our Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic coastal bays, mighty rivers and western lakes, Maryland has hundreds of hotspots for watching birds on the water. Just like the birdbath in your backyard, Maryland waters are magnets for birds of all varieties. During the fall and spring, millions of birds pass through Maryland during their epic migrations to rest and feed along our shorelines. Winter is a magical time on Maryland waters[...]

June 2018 Barefoot Theory calls Assateague & Chincoteague Island Road trip one of the East Coast’ top Five for Adventure Indianapolis Star Names Ward Wildlife Museum One of “America’s Landmarks and Hidden Gems Hagerstown is One of Expedia.com’s “Most Beautiful Towns in America” Ocean City Named One of Top Weekend Beach Deals in the Country, According to Southern Living Philadelphia Magazine Sings the Praises of an Ocean City Vacation Fodor’s Calls Assateague One of the[...]

Pet-Friendly Maryland Parks may be the obvious destinations that come to mind when you imagine spending a day with your dog. Fortunately Maryland State Parks offer many pet-friendly options. In some cases, pets are allowed in undeveloped sections of parks. Other parks allow pets in day use and picnic areas, but not on the beach. Check the DNR website about the park that interests you. Maryland State Parks also offer guidelines for responsible pet ownership[...]

Here comes the sun! The Baltimore Orioles (and the state’s other ball players) will be back on the field eventually and their feathered counterparts (the state bird) are back in the treetops. Shake off any lingering cabin fever and enjoy seasonal festivals, fun overnight trips and gardens exploding with color. Pick your own berries or pick apart the season’s first crabs. Spring headlong into sensory delight. Tour Spectacular Gardens in Maryland Mother Nature shakes off[...]