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Home of the Orioles Double-A Eastern League affiliate, and just 25 miles from Camden Yards as the Oriole Bird flies, Bowie is THE place to catch the hottest young Orioles stars before they hit the bigs. The lighthouse by the bullpen is a standout landmark in this homey park. Face painters, a bounce-house, carousel, and inexpensive general admission seats with ideal sightlines make this a great baseball getaway on a budget. And with the park’s[...]

Grilled Old Bay Wings When people think of Maryland, the iconic shape of an Old Bay can is probably one of the first things to come to mind since we put it on everything! It’s no wonder Old Bay Wings are a staple at restaurants and pubs across the Old Line State. Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: ☐ 3 pounds of chicken wings, separated ☐ ¼ cup flour ☐ 1 stick unsalted butter[...]

Ask 10 different people what’s the best thing about Frederick, you’ll get 10 different answers. Some will say the rich Civil War history, others will talk about the hip and vibrant arts scene, some love the outdoor adventures around every corner, and others will tell you about the world-class culinary scene that’s made Frederick a cradle of the Farm-to-Table movement. Well there’s one thing that connects all of the amazing things Frederick County has to[...]

Spring There are plenty of things to do in Deep Creek during the spring. Trophy trout and bass await with Maryland Mountains Fly Fishing, a fantastic resource to help you cast your troubles away. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable afternoon learning to fly fish, all equipment provided, in the pristine rivers of the Appalachian Mountains. Away from the lake, fish for local treasures at the year-round Mountain Fresh Farmers Market or Simon Pearce[...]

We’re going to let you in on a little secret, when it gets hot, we Marylanders know how to stay cool. Sure, you can jump in the Bay or dive into the ocean, but sometimes it’s better to beat the heat with an only-in-Maryland summer treat. Sweet, Syrupy Snowballs For more than a century, we’ve been keeping cool with the iconic snowball. Snowballs started out as a Baltimore tradition in the 1800s, and during the[...]

Steamed Hard Crabs Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab is iconic--and tasty! A summer must-do is hand picking your own hard crabs at a waterside crab house and sampling the succulent, sweet and tender crab meat. Topped with Old Bay, a traditional seasoning of the Chesapeake region, this unique mix of crushed pepper, paprika and celery salt, among other spices, adds flavor and heat to your fresh, piping hot steamed crabs. Chesapeake Blue Crabs get their[...]