Sandy Point State Park
Swim, picnic, fish, or watch boats beneath the Chesapeake Bay Bridge at one of central Maryland’s most accessible bay beaches.
Maryland, United States: places and wildlife — page 4
Browse the published Explore collection for Maryland, United States. Open a discovery for its field guide, practical details, and background.
Appalachian Trail in Maryland
Maryland’s nearly 40-mile Appalachian Trail section follows South Mountain, making ridge walks and overnight trips accessible from several road crossings.
Billy Goat Trail
Three C&O Canal-side sections offer very different hikes; famous Section A is a strenuous scramble above Mather Gorge, not a casual riverside stroll.
Western Maryland Rail Trail
An approximately 28-mile paved former railroad parallels the C&O Canal, inviting an easy-grade ride or walk from Hancock and other access points.
Sherwood Gardens
This free Baltimore garden is celebrated for spring tulips but is open year-round as a quiet, residential green space.
Sideling Hill Road Cut
Interstate 68 exposes nearly 810 feet of folded rock at Sideling Hill, with a pedestrian observation bridge reached from an open parking area.
Brook Trout
Follow this jewel-colored char from shaded headwaters to Adirondack ponds, where water quality shapes its future.
Common Snapping Turtle
A rugged freshwater turtle is easiest to notice when it leaves the water to nest, not while it lies hidden below.
Sugar Maple
Recognize New York's state tree by more than its color: bark, paired buds, and leaf shape tell the whole story.