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Trained Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad tour guide. Family reunions, small groups, individuals, motorcoaches. Custom tours, tour packages, receptive and step-on guide services available. (Tony) Cohen has been her longtime collaborator in the field. Cohen, an author, scholar and explorer of the American past, rose to prominence in 1996 as the “walking historian” after hiking 800 miles by foot, from Maryland to Canada, on a route of the Underground Railroad.

SERC is an active research and educational center offering evening lectures and family-oriented science activities, year -round self guided walking trails, and canoeing on site. Discover what's cool about the Chesapeake's wildlife, learn about environmental research, or join a hands -on program for organized groups. Public guided hikes, research site tours and canoe excursions are offered in the summer. A recognized Chesapeake Bay Storyteller, trained by the Maryland Office of Tourism.

Maryland cares about birds. Our Department of Natural Resources works closely with federal and local government agencies and conservation partner organizations to make certain that the future for birds is bright in our great state. Maryland has been an international leader in the recovery of formerly endangered species, including the comeback of the Peregrine Falcon and our iconic national symbol, the Bald Eagle. Today, bird watchers, photographers and wildfowl hunters benefit from the dedication of[...]

Concern for protecting rural landscape in the county resulted in the establishment of the Agricultural Reserve. This unique area of contiguous farmland ensures that 70,000 acres within the Ag Reserve is protected through permanent easements that restrict residential, industrial and commercial development; 558 farms remain viable in a county with great development pressure. The presence of two fox hunts in Montgomery County, The Potomac Hunt and Goshen Hounds, are active from August to March.. Potomac[...]

Alesia to Ruxton The Falls Road Byway begins near PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR near the tiny community of Alesia. Hiking, fishing and paddle sports are popular pursuits at Prettyboy. The tranquil drive continues through woodland and rural landscapes to GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK, where hiking trails and a blue-ribbon trout stream are found below Prettyboy Dam. Spend the night at MILL POND COTTAGE for a remote retreat just steps from the stream. Enter the town of Butler[...]

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[...]

1. Great Falls of the Potomac Overlook These raging rapids of the Potomac are a massive stretch of whitewater and several waterfalls that drop a total of 76 feet and challenge the best paddlers in the world. Just off the towpath, the Great Falls of the Potomac Overlook offers a truly inspiring vista, and a great place to begin your C&O Canal adventure from the east. 2. Antietam National Battlefield Located in the Canal Town[...]

Take your time experiencing the special beauty of this tidewater region with its pristine waterways and vibrant historic waterfront villages. The lifestyles and livelihoods of generations of watermen, shipbuilders and farmers have been shaped by a landscape that, even to this day, makes it easy for visitors to imagine when goods were shipped to “faraway Baltimore” in wooden barrels lashed aboard schooners. The pace of life is slower here. Charming small towns are often accessed[...]

Emmitsburg to Mount Airy Including US 15, MD 77, MD 75 & MD 26 The Catoctin Mountains make a beautiful backdrop for the town of Emmitsburg, where fine examples of 18th- and 19th-century architecture are plentiful. The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint, welcomes visitors for a self-guided tour. On the nearby campus of Mount St. Mary’s University is the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a beautiful[...]