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Beat the Winter Chills with these Maryland Thrills! When the mercury drops, Maryland has got the goods to heat things up. Whether you want to get your blood pumping on the slopes or spend the day snuggled up by the fire in a world-class resort, this list has the perfect Maryland winter fun for everyone. Experience some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the mid-Atlantic on the slopes at Wisp Resort with stunning views[...]

Historic stone archways, picturesque covered bridges, and stunning Chesapeake vistas are just some of what you’ll experience on a tour of Maryland’s unique bridges. Explore Maryland’s Historic Covered Bridges Sometimes called “romantic shelters” or “kissing bridges,” covered bridges gave courting couples a place to sneak a kiss. Maryland is still home to six beautiful and unforgettable covered bridges. Built in 1865, Jericho Covered Bridge spans Little Gunpowder Falls to connect Baltimore and Harford counties. Now[...]

You’re welcome in Maryland for experiences beyond compare. From rugged mountain-top scrambles to sedate saunters along Chesapeake shores, Maryland is a hikers’ paradise. But what if you prefer pedal-down two-wheeling adventures? The Old Line State has got you covered with single-track trails sure to tempt and challenge the most hardcore mountain biker; flat expanses of car-free trails for the leisurely day-tripping sort, and incredible, undulating blacktop for the skinny-tire, high-miling set! Or maybe all that[...]

1608 – Captain John Smith explores the Chesapeake Bay 1631 – English trading post established on Kent Island 1632 – Maryland Charter granted to Cecilius Calvert by King Charles I 1633 – Ark and Dove sail from the Isle of Wight, England 1634 – Ark and Dove arrive at St. Clements Island; St. Mary's City founded 1649 – "An Act Concerning Religion" passed; Puritans founded Providence (now Annapolis) 1664 – Slavery allowed by law in[...]

Top of the Bay The water-laced landscapes of Maryland's upper Eastern Shore at the head of the bay, are the perfect place to paddle, sail or ply your way through the wide, lazy rivers that saunter toward the Chesapeake. Pack your crabbing and fishing gear or hire a charter service to escort you. The mighty Susquehanna and the Sassafrass and Chester rivers provide ample nautical miles of adventure. Guides and outfitters are at the ready[...]

In Maryland’s many museums, you’ll find enlightening exhibits for all ages and interests, from fine art and science to history and maritime culture. Family Fun at Inner Harbor Museums At the family favorite National Aquarium in Baltimore, get up close and personal with sharks and 17,000 other fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals in habitats that include replicas of a coral reef and tropical rain forest. Across the harbor, bring the kids (or the kids-at-heart)[...]

The Maryland Folk Festival Make your plans now to join us in Salisbury, Maryland, for the Maryland Folk Festival— a diverse celebration of arts, culture, and heritage. This large-scale multi-day outdoor event, celebrates the roots, richness and variety of American culture. It features hundreds of the nation’s finest musicians, dancers, craftspeople and other keepers of culture in performances, workshops, and demonstrations, plus children’s activities, non-stop participatory dancing, storytelling, parades, and more. Best of all, it’s[...]

Frederick (Capital Region) Whether you’re more likely to spend your weekend on a hiking trail or a wine trail, Frederick is a perfect home base. Book a few nights at 10 Clarke, a Victorian-yet-modern B&B that puts you in walking distance to 50 blocks of shops and restaurants in downtown. Foodies will be in heaven at Dutch’s Daughter. Sip your way along the Frederick Wine Trail that connects eight Maryland wineries while weaving through Civil[...]

Crispy Maryland Blue Catfish Blue catfish are an invasive species, introduced into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed decades ago. The bad news is that they are diminishing our native aquatic life like blue crabs, striped bass, American shad, and yellow perch. The good news is that these invaders are delicious. Put your apron on and get ready to help the Bay by cooking up some crispy blue catfish. This Maryland blue catfish recipe uses classic Old[...]