Sep 29, 2025
Maryland’s public forest system covers about 214,000 acres and welcomes hikers throughout the year. That scale is both an invitation and a responsibility. Practicing Leave No Trace 7 Outdoor Ethics for Maryland Hikers means making choices that keep trails intact,...
Sep 22, 2025
Walking a shaded Maryland trail, a hiker may notice that one shrub dominates the understory for hundreds of feet. That uniformity signals an invader. For anyone who cares about the health of these paths, spotting invasive and native plants while on Maryland trails is...
Sep 8, 2025
At Serenity Ridge Nature Preserve, bird watching rewards patience, soft steps, and a curious ear. Dawn brings thrush songs from hardwoods and wingbeats over wet meadows. The preserve spans 97 acres of rolling hills, streams, valleys, wetlands, and mature forest within...
