Potomac State Forest
Oakland, Maryland 21550Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Skiing
The Potomac State Forest, 11,461 acres situated between the towns of Oakland and Westernport and partially bordering the Potomac River, is reached from Maryland Routes 135 and 560. The forest drains i ...
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Garrett State Forest
Oakland, Maryland 21550Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Skiing
The forest contains a diversity of trees, abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. In 1906 this forest was given to the state of Maryland and was the beginning of our present public lands system. Moun ...
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Herrington Manor State Park
Oakland, Maryland 21550Filed Under: Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Paddling, Skiing
Located within Garrett State Forest in Garrett County, Herrington Manor State Park's development began in the 1930's with the aid of the Civilian Conservation Corps. A 53-acre lake was formed by dammi ...
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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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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Oakland, California 94607Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Horseback
The national trail commemorates the route followed by a Spanish commander, Juan Bautista de Anza, in 1775-76 when he led a contingent of 30 soldiers and their families to found a presidio and mission ...
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Green Ridge State Forest
Flintstone, Maryland 21530Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
Green Ridge is the second largest of Maryland's State Forests consisting of a 44,000-acre oak-hickory forest. It is located in eastern Allegany County, approximately eight miles east of Flintstone off ...
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Patapsco Valley State Park
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling
Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 14,000 acres and five developed recreational areas. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, c ...
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Seneca Creek State Park
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878Filed Under: Cultural, Cycling, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
The park, comprised of 7,000 acres, extends along 12 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to the Potomac River. The Clopper Day-Use Area contains many scenic areas, including the 90-acre ...
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Cedarville State Forest
Brandywine, Maryland 20613Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Cycling, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting
The Piscataway Indian Tribe made this section of Southern Maryland its winter camping ground because of the mild climate and abundance of game. Legend says there is an Indian Burial ground in Cedarvil ...
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Greenwell State Park
Hollywood, Maryland 20636Filed Under: Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling
Greenwell is a 596-acre State Park located on the Patuxent River in St. Mary's county, Maryland. In 1971, John Phillip Greenwell, Jr. and his sister, Mary Wallace Greenwell, donated their 166.6 acre f ...
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