Saint Marys City, Maryland
Top Spots in and near Saint Marys City
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Scotland, Maryland
Explore Point Lookout State Park
4.50.5 miPoint Lookout State Park is at the southern most tip of the joining of the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River in St. Mary's County, Maryland. The park offers many activities such as fishing, canoeing, boat launch, camping and lounging at the beach. When you arrive, there are multiple places t...Read more -
Fishing Creek, Maryland
Kayak to Barren Island
3 miBarren Island is an uninhabited island located in the Chesapeake Bay. It is part of the Chesapeake Marshlands NWR Complex and is known to be a swan nesting ground, as well as an active restoration project led by Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, the FWS, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, an...Read more -
Lusby, Maryland
Hike the Red Trail, Calvert Cliffs SP
4.83.6 miStarting in the parking lot you will follow the Red Trail for 1.3 miles until you reach the cliffs that give this park its name. The trail to the cliffs is both easy to follow and gorgeous at every turn. This is a fairly flat trail and is perfect for all skill levels as well as dog-friendly. Once...Read more -
Cambridge, Maryland
Kayak the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
5.0The Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is a perfect place to get away for a day. It offers more than 28,000 acres of marsh, forrest, and croplands which are teeming with wildlife. The refuge has a visitors center which is a good place to start the adventure and acquire knowledge of the area, th...Read more -
Cambridge, Maryland
Bike the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
5.020 miThe Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is a prime location to get away for a day. The Refuge includes more than 28,000 acres of marsh, forrest, and croplands, and is teeming with wildlife. The park offers a visitors center with a large parking lot, perfect starting location for biking the loops....Read more -
Huntingtown, Maryland
Paddle the Patuxent River through Maryland
While there are many parks along its length, one of the best places to explore along the 115 mile long Patuxent River is by putting in at Kings Landing Park. There is ample parking near the launch, and while vehicles are not allowed to park near the water, vehicles are encouraged to open the gat...Read more -
Crisfield, Maryland
Kayak Camp at Janes Island State Park
5.0Everyone goes to the Eastern Shore. Few people get to experience the Bay like this. The journey out to the Long Point backcountry site is a bit arduous, especially if you haven't studied the tide charts (guilty). The last mile or so requires a paddle through rough, open waters. Crab and cruising...Read more -
Stevensville, Maryland
Bike or Run the Kent Island South Trail
12 mi / 20 ft gainRun, bike, walk or use any other means to travel this paved route from the Romacoke Pier Park up to the Metapeake Public Beach. 6 miles one way, this path is paved the entire way and stays off the main road. Public parking at either end and beautiful views of the bay. The path winds through fo...Read more -
Nanjemoy, Maryland
Paddle through the Ghost Fleet of the Potomac at Mallows Bay
4.5The Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay, as it's now known, is the result of our great nation's call for 1,000 wartime transport vessels to be built in 18 months. The quick deadline led to hasty construction and, when World War I ended before the contract was fulfilled, hundreds of ships sat unused. Attem...Read more
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Colonial Beach, Virginia
George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion
Overview
The Popes Creek Picnic Area Pavilion is located within George Washington Birthplace National Monument. The surrounding picnic g...
Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities
Overview
Fort Washington is located 15 miles south of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River. Part of the National Park Service, it is...
Alexandria, Virginia
Fort Hunt
Overview
Located only two miles from Mount Vernon, the historical home of George Washington, Fort Hunt Park is a local favorite for picni...