Set in a rugged mountain gap, the 3,000-acre park features 243-acre Lake Habeeb. Impressive mile-long gorge framed by sheer cliffs, overlooks, dense hemlock forest and home to 278 campsites.
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The following Maryland State Parks offer cross country skiing Western Maryland Cunningham Falls State Park Dans Mountain State Park Fort Frederick State Park Gambrill State Park Garrett State Forest Green Ridge State Forest Greenbrier State Park Herrington Manor State Park New Germany State Park Rocky Gap State Park Savage River State Forest Swallow Falls State Park Central Maryland Fair Hill NRMA Gunpowder Falls State Park North Point State Park Patapsco Valley State Park Patuxent River[...]
Follow the Historic National Road Scenic Byway from Hagerstown to Grantsville Shop for old-time candy at Wilson’s Store Explore the unique stone fort that served as Maryland’s frontier defense during the French and Indian War at Fort Frederick State Park Bike, hike or skate the Western Maryland Rail Trail, along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Pick up some apples at the Blue Goose Farm Market & Bakery Explore the rugged mountains or the 243-acre lake[...]
Wondering where to begin your shore-combing among Maryland’s 7,719 miles of coastline? Read on for suggestions to get started. Cool Off at the Swimming Hole: Maryland Beaches and Lakes At Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, you can fish, crab, hike and rent a boat on the northwestern shore of the Bay. Stroll the boardwalk and enjoy the low salinity at Betterton Beach. If you prefer lake swimming, try Cascade Lake in Hampstead, which features[...]
Pet-Friendly Maryland Parks may be the obvious destinations that come to mind when you imagine spending a day with your dog. Fortunately Maryland State Parks offer many pet-friendly options. In some cases, pets are allowed in undeveloped sections of parks. Other parks allow pets in day use and picnic areas, but not on the beach. Check the DNR website about the park that interests you. Maryland State Parks also offer guidelines for responsible pet ownership[...]
With thousands of miles of shoreline along our Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic coastal bays, mighty rivers and western lakes, Maryland has hundreds of hotspots for watching birds on the water. Just like the birdbath in your backyard, Maryland waters are magnets for birds of all varieties. During the fall and spring, millions of birds pass through Maryland during their epic migrations to rest and feed along our shorelines. Winter is a magical time on Maryland waters[...]