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Sunset at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Maryland (courtesy, USFWS)

Maryland Overview

Maryland and Delaware are often overshadowed by their neighbors, including the nation's capital. But thanks to the always-dazzling Chesapeake Bay, ocean beaches, and gently rolling mountains, these two states offer plenty of outdoor charms. The cities of Baltimore, in Maryland, and Wilmington, in Delaware, are filled with intriguing museums, sophisticated restaurants, and delightful waterfronts that make for a romantic summer evening stroll. Read More

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The Wild Shore Takes Flight
Serious birdwatchers know that Virginia’s Eastern Shore is the place to be each fall, as millions of songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, and waterfowl fly south for the winter along the Mid-Atlantic flyway. Newbies can get acquainted with it all during the Eastern Shore of Virginia Birding & Wildlife Festival, held each September.
Chesapeake Bay
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Where the water is calm, the camping great—and the sea kayaking takes you to a world of beautiful swimmers
GORP - Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge, Maryland
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GORP - Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Maryland
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GORP - Chincoteague NWR, Maryland - Community
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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Highlights of the East Coast
Intrepid Travel Inc.
from $792, 7 days
Over seven days, travel down the eastern side of the States through cities and towns that have been pivotal in the creation of the nation we know...
Appalachian Highlands: Great Allegheny Passage & The C&O Canal: Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.
Timberline Adventures
from $2595, 8 days
After 30 years of planning and years of construction, along with the cooperative, heroic efforts of a committed battalion of volunteers, the final...