Shooting Facilities Reopen January 7 after One Month of Work The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the reopening of the Elk Neck State Forest rifle and shotgun ranges starting January 7, after completing substantial upgrades and repairs at the complex. During the one-month closure, contractors working with the department installed a new roof overhang […]
Wolf Den Run State Park Opens Additional 1,375 Acres
Expanded Recreation Includes Off-Road Vehicle Trails The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that Wolf Den Run State Park has now opened two additional areas, adding 1,375 acres of land and 25 miles of multi-use trails, including off-road vehicle (ORV) use. The Potomac River Area encompasses about 1,000 acres, and provides more than 18 miles […]
Harriet Tubman State Park Reopens to the Public
Tubman Experience Available by Reservation The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park is once again welcoming guests with a new reservation-only process. The park and visitor center has reopened after a six-month closure due to COVID-19 restrictions, and new protocols, developed by the Maryland […]
Public Input for Pocomoke River Wildlands Expansion Proposal
Comments Taken Through November 27; Public Meeting October 28 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on a proposal for an expansion of the Pocomoke River Wildlands within Pocomoke State Forest in Worcester County. The plan would expand the wildlands by about 80 acres and adjust the Wildlands boundary to create a […]
Fort Frederick Brings American Revolution to Life
Go Colonial to Celebrate Our Independence Fort Frederick State Park invites Marylanders to experience what life was like at the fort during the American Revolution as it presents its annual program, “The Fort is Pretty Full,” June 28 through July 7. Events take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Built in 1756 […]
Fishing Loaner Program at Janes Island State Park
New Opportunity to Enjoy Lower Eastern Shore Destination The Maryland Department of Natural Resources now offers visitors to Janes Island State Park in Somerset County free use of fishing gear and tackle as part of a new pilot project between Fishing and Boating Services and the Maryland Park Service. The state park in Crisfield is […]
Charles County to Manage Section of Chapel Point State Park
Lease Agreement Enhances Public Access and Recreation Opportunitie The Board of Public Works today unanimously approved a lease agreement between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism allowing the county to manage approximately 50 acres of Chapel Point State Park for public recreation. The area includes access […]
Point Lookout State Park Looks Back
On the War Between the States at Annual Blue and Gray Days Living History Program Featured June 9 and 10 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources welcomes the public to Point Lookout State Park in St. Mary’s County as they look back on the War Between the States and the historic sites within the park […]
Underground Railroad State Park Celebrates Anniversary
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park Celebrates Anniversary New Library, Audio-Visual Exhibits and Programs Mark Occasion March 10 – 11 Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center The Maryland Park Service is celebrating the first anniversary of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center in Dorchester County March 10 and […]
Boating Slips Available at Pocomoke River State Park
Electrical and Water Hookups Located at the Shad Landing Marina Delmarva boaters are invited to rent annual, seasonal, monthly or daily boat slips at Pocomoke River State Park. The park, located within the 15,000 wooded acres of Pocomoke State Forest in Worcester County, has roughly two dozen slips available at reasonable rates. The park can […]