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Washington Monument State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland 21713Filed Under: Cultural, Hiking
In Washington County, four miles east of Boonsboro and 1 1/2 miles north of Alternate Route 40 on Monument Road, Washington Monument State Park is named for the first monument in the country erected t ...
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South Mountain State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland 21713Filed Under: Cultural, Hiking, Hunting
This historic park has over 10,000 acres for year-round hiking along the Appalachian Trail. South Mountain, a ridge composed largely of resistant quartzite, posed a formidable obstacle to the early se ...
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Gathland State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland 21713Filed Under: Cultural, Hiking, Skiing
Gathland State Park was once the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend, a Civil War journalist. It is the site of a unique collection of buildings and structures that he designed and constructed, so ...
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Greenbrier State Park
Boonsboro, Maryland 21713Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
Greenbrier is a multi-use park providing many kinds of recreation. The Appalachian Trail passes near the park. The 42-acre man-made lake and beach draw many visitors who enjoy swimming, canoeing, hiki ...
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C and O Canal Towpath
Cumberland, MarylandFiled Under: Hiking, Running
The C&O Canal Towpath is 184.5 miles from Cumberland, Maryland to Washington D.C. The JFK 50 miler ultramarathon includes part of this run on its route. The route is very scenic, following a river in ...
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Greenbelt Park
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Horseback
Begin to make plans to visit Washington, D.C. and stay at Greenbelt Park's campground for only $14 a night. The Greenbelt campground is known for its safety,affordability,peaceful surroundings and Nat ...
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Patuxent Research Refuge
Laurel, Maryland 20708Filed Under: Fishing, Hiking, Hunting
Established in 1936 by executive order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Patuxent Research Refuge is the Nation's only National Wildlife Refuge established to support wildlife research. With lan ...
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Sandy Point State Park
Annapolis, Maryland 21401Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling
This 786 acre park on the Chesapeake Bay is celebrating 50 years. Opened on June 25, 1952, the park offers an array of recreational activities. These include swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating and w ...
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Dans Mountain State Park
Lonaconing, Maryland 21539Filed Under: Cultural, Fishing, Hiking
Dans Mountain State Park is a day use park with rugged mountain terrain, and an Olympic-size pool and waterslide. Nearby, Dans Rock Overlook affords a panoramic view of the surrounding region from a h ...
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Deep Creek Lake State Park
Swanton, Maryland 21561Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
Deep Creek Lake State Park lies just west of the Allegheny Front on a large plateau known as the Tablelands or Allegany Highlands. Its location at the southernmost end of Meadow Mountain places it wes ...
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