Dense site of King and Queen Seat, a breathtaking 190-foot rock outcrop that flanks Deer Creek and Kilgore Falls, second-highest vertical drop waterfall in Maryland.
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Decoy-carving shop replica, marine trades artifacts, ship and boat models, fishing and oystering exhibits.
Stone mill with 12-ton water wheel, which runs on a limited basis.
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[...]
Carved through the countryside and spanning 184.5 spectacular miles from Washington D.C. to Cumberland, consider the C&O Canal a canvas waiting for you to paint your picture-perfect getaway. Take it easy and stroll a few miles, then stop at one of the welcoming towns along the way. Load up your panniers and bike the whole length of this “Grand Ol’ Ditch.” Or pack up the car for an afternoon or a long weekend and explore[...]
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[...]
The park is home to exceptional mountain biking trails and pike, perch and bass fishing. Historical sites include Rock Run grist mill, Archer Mansion and Jersey Toll House.
C&O landmark tunnel built in 1850, cut through 3,118 ft. of rock; a major engineering feat. Towpath, park, picnic facilities.
A day-use park with rugged mountain terrain, and an Olympic-size pool with waterslide. Nearby, Dans Rock Overlook affords panoramic views. Pavilions available for rent by reservation only.
Matthew Henson State Park is a publicly owned greenway with recreational features that runs along Turkey Branch, a tributary of Rock Creek, in Montgomery County, Maryland. The state park is managed by Montgomery County under an agreement with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.