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Hike or Bike in Waterworks Park

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Waterworks Park is a hidden gem in Annapolis, featuring miles upon miles of trails for hiking and biking through the woods, picnic spots, and...

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Off the Beaten Path—Hike at South River Farm Park

April 30, 2020

You won’t see many people at South River Farm Park in Edgewater, but you probably will see osprey, blue heron and maybe an eagle...

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Capital Hiking—Get out and explore D.C.

March 28, 2020

Washington D.C. holds more than just monuments. There are a lot of exceptional parks in the D.C. metro area that feature great hikes, bikes...

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Check out Calvert Cliffs State Park

March 16, 2020

I’ve lived in Maryland for far too long without ever visiting Calvert Cliffs State Park. Big mistake on my part, it’s an absolute gem!...

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Hike at Beverly Triton Beach

March 16, 2020

Nature lovers rejoice! If you enjoy walking along sandy Bay beaches, or through a forest surrounding a pond, Beverly Triton Nature Park has it...

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5 Scramble Hikes for Adventurous Families

October 12, 2018

Updated April 2021 Billy Goat Trail A, C&O Canal National Historic ParkDifficulty: Strenuous, 1.75-4.75 milesBob’s Hill and Cat Rock, Cunningham Falls State ParkDifficulty: Strenuous, 9...

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5 family hikes along the Appalachian Trail

October 12, 2017

Family hikes along the Appalachian Trail give kids a taste for the appeal of the 2,189 mile trail. There might be no better time...

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7 Maryland hikes with amazing views

September 18, 2015

Updated April 2021 Maryland Heights Trail, Difficulty: Hard, 4 miles round-trip, mountain viewAnnapolis Rock and Black Rock, Difficulty: Hard, 2.2-mile, mountain viewNorthern Peaks Trail, Difficulty:...

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Walk the Java History Trail at SERC

July 20, 2015

Explore local history as you walk the Java History Trail at SERC, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater. The Java Trail is a 1.3-mile...

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Five Cool Hikes to Maryland Waterfalls

August 4, 2014

By Katie Riley There's no better way to entice your kids on hike than picking a route that leads to a waterfall. These hikes to...

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Family hikes in Maryland: B&A Trail and C&O Canal

October 1, 2012

The Baltimore & Annapolis Trail and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal are two Maryland trails perfect for family hikes. There are many Maryland trails that...

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Best Winter Hikes in Maryland

December 23, 2008

It may be winter but that doesn't mean you need to be stuck inside. It just might be the best time to take a...

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