This week's Adventure of the Week is the Conley family. Their two eldest grandchildren visited them in Chestertown, then went for a hike in Worton. The path they hiked ended at a small beach and off shore was an oyster farm. They spotted a cardinal, fox, various waterfowl and made some structures with sticks. Ended the day with a firepit and s'mores! Kids said: "Best Day Ever"!
Submit your own Adventure of the Week here and keep an eye out for your adventure to be featured in one of our next Weekly Outdoor Adventure Guides!
Weather (Click Here)
Before you hit the trails or set up camp, make sure to take a second glance at the weather for this weekend!
Today's Moon Phase according to NASA (Click Here)
Third Quarter: "As it reaches the three-quarter point in its month, the Moon once again shows us one side of its disc illuminated and the other side in darkness. However, the side that we saw dark at the first quarter phase is now the lit side."
Hiking (Click Here)
Swallow Falls State Park: Garrett County, Oakland; Open 8 a.m. to Sunset; This mountain park is located nine miles north of Oakland, Maryland and contains some of Maryland's most breathtaking scenery. The Youghiogheny River flows along the park's borders, passing through shaded rocky gorges and creating rippling rapids. Muddy Creek Falls is a crashing 53-foot waterfall – a spectacular sight. Tall hemlocks dominate the silent woods. The 1 1/4 mile trail through Swallow Falls guides hikers to some of the most breath-taking scenery in Western Maryland.
Hunting (Click Here)
Be sure to consult your Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping for season dates and bag limits.
Seneca Creek State Park: The park, comprised of 6,300 acres, extends along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to the Potomac River. The Clopper Day-Use Area contains many scenic areas, including the 90-acre Clopper Lake, surrounded by forests and fields.
- River Road Area – Approximately 1000 acres open for all seasons and weapons.
- Game Preserve Area – Approximately 80 acres open for bow hunting only for deer.
- Riffle Ford Road to Black Rock Road Area - Approximately 1100 acres open for bow hunting only for deer
- Berryville Road to Montevideo hunting area – Approximately 1100 acres open for bow hunting only for deer.
- Schaeffer Farm Tract – Only open during the firearms season.
History of our State Parks (Click Here)
Fort Frederick State Park, Washington County
The centerpiece of the Fort Frederick State Park is a unique stone fort that served as Maryland’s frontier defense during the French and Indian War. Built in 1756, the fort's stone wall and two barracks have been restored to their 1758 appearance. Historic exhibits are in the fort, barracks, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum and visitor center. The fort barracks are open seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on the weekends in the spring and fall, when staff and volunteers dress in period clothing and occupy the fort, demonstrating daily life in the 18th century. The 585-acre park borders the Potomac River and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal passes through the park.
The stone fort built in 1756 protected Maryland’s frontier settlers during the French and Indian War. The fort saw service during the American Revolution as a prison for British soldiers. During the Civil War, Union troops were often stationed near the fort to guard the C&O Canal.
In 1922, the State of Maryland acquired the fort and in the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps restored the fort walls and began development of the state park.
Animal Cams (Click Here)
This week tune in for Alligators and Spoonbills in St. Augustine, Florida. The animal cams feature a live feed of animals all over the world.
Beach Cam
In the winter months we all long for the beach. Take a look at whats going on at your favorite East Coast beaches right now.
