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Native Americans The first inhabitants of Maryland were Paleo-Indians who came more than 10,000 years ago from other parts of North America to hunt mammoth, great bison and caribou. By 1,000 B.C., Maryland had more than 8,000 Native Americans in about 40 different tribes. Most of them spoke Algonquian languages. They grew corn, peas, squash and tobacco. They also hunted, fished and traded with tribes as far away as New York and Ohio. We do[...]

Maryland Oyster Stew A winter-warmer welcome in every Chesapeake kitchen, Maryland Oyster Stew captures the heady flavors of the bay and is sure to become a favorite of any shellfish devote. Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: ☐ 1 pint shucked Maryland oysters in their liquor ☐ ¼ cup white wine or sherry ☐ 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning or J.O. Crab Seasoning ☐ 1 tsp ground black pepper ☐ 2 cloves garlic, chopped[...]

Southern Maryland Welcome to Southern Maryland! Truly a horse haven! Southern Maryland is a geographical, historical and historic region in Maryland composed of the state’s southernmost counties on the Western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The area includes Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges and St. Mary’s Counties and the southern portion of Prince George’s Counties. There are many things that we love about Southern Maryland. It is home to a number of wineries, draws[...]

Drive the Mountain Maryland Scenic Byway Ride the Mountain Coaster, the first alpine coaster on the East Coast, at Wisp Resort Fish or simply enjoy the view at Deep Creek Lake State Park Place your hand inside a black bear paw print at the Deep Creek Discovery Center Savor award-winning goat cheeses that are hand-crafted on premises at Firefly Farms Witness river waters rushing over the 53-foot Muddy Creek Falls at Swallow Falls State Park[...]

Real Maryland Crab Cakes If the Maryland Flag weren’t so cool, we’d probably fly a picture of a crab cake over the statehouse. Once you’ve had your first real one made with handpicked Maryland jumbo lump crab, you’ll know why. Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 cakes Ingredients: ☐ 1 pound jumbo lump, handpicked Maryland crabmeat ☐ ½ cup breadcrumbs ☐ 1 egg, beaten ☐ 5 tbsp mayonnaise ☐ 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley ☐[...]

Just one look at the Baltimore skyline and you’ll know this is a beer town. Gazing out over the city from high atop the Natty Boh Tower is the glowing, mustachioed face of Mr. Boh, the iconic mascot of the old National Brewing Company, founded in the 1870s. With that brewing tradition in place, you’d expect Maryland’s craft beers to be plentiful and good, and they are. From heralded microbreweries to bigger brew houses, you’ll[...]

Enjoy a leisurely ride through the Appalachian Mountains to beautiful Deep Creek Lake Begin the day with a stop in the town of Accident. Yes, that is correct, and you have to visit us to find how Accident got its name. Your stop will include the Moon Shadow Café for a local pairing of Farm Fresh produce and goat cheese from Firefly Farms. Walk across the street to Firefly Farms & Creamery, talk to the[...]

Home to a large population of free and enslaved Blacks, and sympathetic whites, Underground Railroad support grew in Maryland in the years leading to emancipation. Many of the nation’s best-known Underground Railroad leaders emerged in this environment. These agents and untold more guided Underground Railroad passengers to safety and fought for their freedom. Explore their stories at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History and Culture and the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum and at the[...]

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[...]