Travel, Recreation and Culture
Find out where to go and what to know about the Chesapeake Bay region.
How Friends of Patapsco is making the outdoors more inclusive
November 2, 2023New efforts to improve trails and add adaptive programming are making Patapsco State Park accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Read storyWitch stories from around the watershed
October 30, 2023Historic St. Mary's City. (Photo courtesy of Jimmy Emerson/Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Deed)
Read storyRockville nature center offers bilingual programs to connect people with nature
October 3, 2023Carolina Giraldo answers six questions about her work at Meadowside Nature Center
Read storyBliss in Baltimore
September 21, 2023How a nonprofit in Baltimore City is working with and for their community.
Read storyThree Chesapeake Gateways sites that capture the magic of the region
August 17, 2023Celebrating 25 years of the National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways
Read storyA day well spent at Downs Park
August 9, 2023Find the perfect balance between nature, history and recreation at Downs Park in Pasadena, Maryland
Read story64,000 square miles of adventures
June 2, 2023Celebrate watershed journeys during Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week.
Read storyMay 26, 2023
A turtle island, floating wetlands, oyster cages and more are sprinkled throughout the waterfront
Five tree species to plant in the Chesapeake region
April 14, 2023Use these North American trees and shrubs to brighten up your property and benefit wildlife
Read storyAn outdoor recreation group for women is offered across the Chesapeake region
March 29, 2023The Becoming an Outdoors Woman program provides opportunities for women to learn about opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in a safe space.
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