- Fort Washington Park
- Picturesque Fort Washington sits on high ground overlooking the Potomac River and offers a grand view of Washington and the Virginia shoreline. Today, only one silent gun stands
- Gambrill State Park
- Gambrill State Park has its beginnings when public-spirited conservationists of Frederick County purchased this tract of land on Catoctin Mountain and donated it to the City of Frederick to
- Garrett State Forest
- The forest contains a diversity of trees, abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery. In 1906 this forest was given to the state of Maryland and was the beginning of our
- Gathland State Park
- Gathland State Park was once the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend, a Civil War journalist. It is the site of a unique collection of buildings and structures that
- Glen Echo Park
- Glen Echo began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education, especially among the masses of the people; to teach the sciences, arts, languages,
- Green Ridge State Forest
- Green Ridge is the second largest of Maryland's State Forests consisting of a 44,000-acre oak-hickory forest. It is located in eastern Allegany County, approximately eight miles east of Flintstone
- Greenbelt Park
- Greenbelt Park is a retreat from the pressures of city life and a refuge for native plants and animals just twelve miles from Washington, D.C. Long before colonial settlers
- Greenbrier State Park
- Greenbrier is a multi-use park providing many kinds of recreation. The Appalachian Trail passes near the park. The 42-acre man-made lake and beach draw many visitors who enjoy swimming,
- Greenwell State Park
- Greenwell is a 596-acre State Park located on the Patuxent River in St. Mary's county, Maryland. In 1971, John Phillip Greenwell, Jr. and his sister, Mary Wallace Greenwell, donated
- Gunpowder Falls State Park
- Gunpowder Falls State Park (nearly 18,000 acres in Harford and Baltimore Counties) was established to protect the stream valleys of the Big and Little Gunpowder Falls and the Gunpowder
- Hampton National Historic Site
- Hampton offers an exceptional opportunity to learn about an important part of American history, our aspirations, our values, and the moral choices we have struggled with through the years.
- Hart-Miller Island State Park
- (244 acres. In Baltimore County waters of the Chesapeake Bay.) Hart-Miller Island is located in the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of Middle River and is accessible only by
- Herrington Manor State Park
- Located within Garrett State Forest in Garrett County, Herrington Manor State Park's development began in the 1930's with the aid of the Civilian Conservation Corps. A 53-acre lake was
- IWW Delaware R To Chesapeake Bay C + D Canal
- Primarily a commercial navigation project, although the canal is also open to recreational boats, and public access is allowable along canal banks. There is a single boat launch facility
- Janes Island State Park
- With two distinct areas, Janes Island State Park has a developed mainland section with cabins and camping areas, and a portion accessible only by boat. The original island inhabitants
- MARTIN NWR
- Located between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Entrance to the National Wildlife Visitor Center is 1.8 miles E. of the Parkway along Powder Mill Road (Rt. 211)
- Martinak State Park
- George Martinak deeded this land of forests, fields and marsh to the state in 1961 for preservation as a recreational facility and a natural area for the enjoyment of
- Maryland Science Center
- The mission of the Maryland Science Center is to create awareness of the importance of science to our lives and to stimulate people, especially children, to learn science by
- Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary
- Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. It is the wintering ground for several thousand Canada geese, the largest concentration
- Monocacy National Battlefield
- The Civil War Battle that Saved Washington, D.C.
In the summer of 1864, General Jubal Early led Confederate forces towards Washington, D.C. and threatened to capture the capital city. On
- National Archives at College Park
- The National Archives at College Park opened for research on January 3, 1994. Records held there include the cartographic and architectural holdings; the Nixon Presidential Materials; electronic records;
- New Germany State Park
- Popular for picnicking and camping, New Germany State Park lies within the boundaries of Savage River State Forest. The 13-acre lake was formed when Poplar Lick Run was dammed
- Nixon Presidential Materials Staff
- The Nixon Presidential Materials Staff is part of the National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) Office of Presidential Libraries. The Nixon Staff is the custodian of the historical
- North Point State Park
- North Point State Park is located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and is surrounded by beautiful and fascinating natural and historical resources. The Defenders Trail was used
- Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
- The primary feature of Oxon Cove Park is Oxon Hill Farm which operates as an actual working farm, representative of the early 20th century.
You can see a farm house,
- Patapsco Valley State Park
- Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 14,000 acres and five developed recreational areas. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and
- Patuxent Research Refuge
- Established in 1936 by executive order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Patuxent Research Refuge is the Nation's only National Wildlife Refuge established to support wildlife research. With land
- Patuxent River State Park
- Located in Howard and Montgomery counties, along the upper 12 miles of the Patuxent River, the park is comprised of 6,700 acres of natural areas and farmlands. Recreational use
- Piscataway Park
- The tranquil view from Mount Vernon of the Maryland shore of the Potomac is preserved as a pilot project in the use of easements to protect parklands from obtrusive
- Pocomoke River State Forest
- (14,753 acres in Worcester County, between Snow Hill and Pocomoke City.) The forest is famous for its stand of loblolly pine trees. Cypress swamps border the Pocomoke River and
