Cool Places to Go in Maryland
We asked DNR employees where the great places are to take kids to
experience nature.
Here is their list.
Visit a Farm
Go Hiking
Eastern Shore:
Central Maryland:
Western Maryland
Southern Maryland
Go Swimming
Eastern Shore:
Central Maryland:
Western Maryland:
Southern Maryland:
Kayak, Canoe, Boat or Tube
Eastern Shore:
Central Maryland:
Western Maryland:
Southern Maryland:
Go Boating!
Go Biking!
Eastern Shore:
Central Maryland:
Western Maryland:
Southern Maryland:
Go Fishing!
Eastern Shore:
Central Maryland:
Western Maryland:
Southern Maryland:
Find Fossils and Sharks Teeth!
Eastern Shore:
Southern Maryland:
Central Maryland:
Historical Sites
Eastern Shore:
Central Maryland:
Western Maryland:
Southern Maryland:
Visit a Nature Center!
Eastern Shore:
Central Maryland:
Western Maryland:
Southern Maryland:
Learn about Letterboxing
Soldier's Delight NRMA - Baltimore County
Cedarville State Forest - Charles County
Try the Rock Wall and Zip Line at
Tuckahoe State Park and
visit the park's new Aviary to See Birds of prey up close!
Look for Horseshoe Crabs and Horseshoe Crab eggs at
Skimmer Island in Coastal Bays.
3-D
Archery Range The 3-D Archery Range offers fun and challenging shots at 30
life size 3-dimensional targets. Cost is $7.00 for adults $5.00 for ages 12-16
and free for children under 11. The range opens the first Saturday in April and
remains open thru the last Sunday in September, from sunrise to sunset. The
range will be free for all who have a valid hunting license on September 24 & 25
in recognition of National Hunting and Fishing Day.
Potomac-Garret State Forest.
The National
Wildlife Visitor Center is the largest science and environmental education
center in the Department of the Interior.
Designed to accommodate one million visitors per year, this unique facility
seeks to impart to young and old alike an increased knowledge of and
appreciation for the earth's vital resources.
