One in a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. This 8 1/2 mile moderate out-and-back hike offers two optional loops to visit Bear Springs Cabin near the half-way point, and Crampton Gap AT Shelter near the end. Starting at Gathland State Park, this hike […]
In a little known area on the Susquehanna River within the edges of the Susquehanna State Park is a seasonal enclave of America’s majestic national bird – the Bald Eagle. Chosen to represent the United States in 1782 due to its long life, great strength, and stunning looks. […]
Imagine a time when America was just starting to show growing pains. With recent freedom from the British, but before the realization of all of our Constitutional Rights, there was a period of growth that relied on a multitude of Grist Mills along the Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio Rivers. […]
COMMENTARY: For those that have been following me for a while, now that I am starting to post these hikes on Everytrail, I’m going to transition my hiking posts to showcase the highlights along these trails. Hopefully this will be more enjoyable for those that are now following […]
One in a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 10 miles, heading south from Old National Pike. Park at the Old South Mountain Inn that has been in use for over 250 years. This inn is one of […]
OVERVIEW: This 8.5 mile dumbbell shaped hike goes through an “unmaintained” lesser known area of Patapsco Valley State Park. The Granite – Woodstock trails are now well maintained by the League of Maryland Horsemen and portions of the hike follow the Patapsco River. The dumbbell shaped nature of […]
OVERVIEW: This 9.4 mile circuit hike offers all of the scenic highlights in Catoctin Mountain National Park. Beginning with Cunningham Falls, then Hog Rock, Blue Ridge Summit Overlook, Thurmont Vista, Wolf Rock, Chimney Rock (lunch spot) then returns along Hunting Creek. This hike is rated hard as many […]
Rosaryville State Park Upper Marlboro, Maryland Park Information This 982 acre multi-purpose park with trails throughout offers a perimeter nine-mile loop available for hikers, bikers and equestrians. Located nearby the main recreational area is a small abandoned farm. The Marlboro Hunt Club uses some of the old buildings […]
Today was an odd day in that it started with overcast skies, cold air, and snow flurries. It then ended up being sunny and bright. Taking my Canon G12 on a 11-mile hike in Patapsco Valley State Park, I took the opportunity to learn this camera a little better. […]
One in a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 10 miles going north from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Ravens Rock Shelter. Total elevation gain is 2,250 with the longest climb of 500′ over 1 mile. This […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 