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Recreation is a big deal in Maryland's Capital Region, which boasts tens of thousands of acres of parkland, including a national park, a state park, and regional parks that offer boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, and camping. Nestled against the Potomac River, there are plenty of access boats to transport anglers of all skill levels looking to catch some of Maryland’s favorite fish. Back to the Map

You can choose your own adventure in the heart of Maryland, at the crossroads of diverse cultural and natural landscapes. With big-city draws of Baltimore and Annapolis, maritime adventures along the Chesapeake Bay, eclectic artist spaces in the cities and downtown, rural relaxation around Carroll County, and suburban splendor in between—the Central Region is truly the heart of it all. Back to the Map

Just south of our nation’s capital, Southern Maryland welcomes visitors with fascinating historic sites, delicious seafood, and 1,000 miles of shoreline stretching over the bay and along the Potomac and Patuxent rivers. Traditional, friendly, and genuine—the people and places of Southern Maryland are as charming as its waterfront backdrop is beautiful. Back to the Map

Maryland’s Eastern Shore is more than a destination, it’s a tapestry of vibrant towns and unforgettable getaways woven together to deliver a perfect vacation. While it’s no secret that Maryland struck gold with its geographic diversity and beauty—the real allure lies in those charming, authentic towns that sit atop this gorgeous land. Discover them for yourself on a trip through this little slice of paradise. Back to the Map

Sam is a Wildlife Response Technician with the Department of Natural Resources- Wildlife & Heritage Service. She hunts whitetail deer, small game, and waterfowl. Sam also loves the challenge that comes with it and knowing where the meat in the freezer is coming from. Q&A with Sam: What makes Maryland unique? Maryland is unique when it comes to hunting because we are the only state in North America where you can hunt sika deer in[...]

Growing up on the western shore, fishing has been part of my lifestyle. My passion is taking people out to create new passions and memories. Growing up my father always took my family western to the mountain rivers to chase native brook and brown trout. Questions & Answers for video topics What makes Maryland unique? Maryland’s fly fishery is unique in so many ways. For example, Western Maryland’s babbling brooks that house the prized native[...]

An Interesting Challenge Late season deer are not the kind you’re used to when the season opens. For one, they’ve likely been chased, shot at, and generally pursued for a few months by now. The remaining bucks and does have learned new behaviors and movement patterns to stay alive. That means this is the worst time to slip up by hunting on a wrong wind or making noise on your access trail. Be particularly smart[...]

Charles was born in Louisiana, growing up to a hunting family he always leaned more towards rabbits. As soon as he was old enough to travel, he began his hunt for the best rabbit habitat. Thus staking claim to it in Maryland with its thick briar and honeysuckle patches, Charles says this is the state to rabbit hunt in. Threw bush: Questions & Answers for video topics What makes Maryland unique? Unlike most states, Maryland[...]