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Ready for an adventure? Complete 25 Maryland State Park challenges in 2025 for a shot at prizes like a park pass or camping trip! Snap photos as you explore waterfalls, history & more. Register + get your checklist: tinyurl.com/yr8altb6

Visiting Sandy Point or Greenbrier this summer? Weekend & holiday day-use reservations are now required to reduce traffic and avoid closures. Reserve in advance: parkdayuse.maryland.gov

The 2025 Maryland Ice Cream Trail runs through September 1. Use the free Let’s Rallie app to check in at each creamery and win prizes. Complete the trail to become the 2025 Trailblazer. Runs through Sept 1. App info: tinyurl.com/28vxuslp

Stay on the trail—stay safe from ticks. Off-trail hiking can damage habitats and increase your exposure to ticks. Stick to marked paths, wear light clothing, and check for ticks after your hike. Good for nature, good for you.

Celebrate 50 years of Tuckahoe State Park! From June–October, explore new signs each month highlighting our history, projects & future—leading up to our Golden Jubilee & Trail Naming Ceremony this fall. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2cuuot2g

Visiting Sandy Point or Greenbrier on a weekend or holiday? A day-use reservation is now required. This helps reduce traffic and prevent closures. Plan ahead and reserve your spot at parkdayuse.maryland.gov.

Headed to a Maryland state park? Check the new Park Status Page for real-time updates on closures, maintenance, and more—so you’re never caught off guard. Plan smarter, adventure better. tinyurl.com/2ymz2arv

The Dans Mountain State Park pool will be closed for the remainder of the day, Sunday June 8, due to inclement weather. The pool will reopen on Wednesday June 11. Normal pool hours for the 2025 season are Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Celebrate Father’s Day with a guided hike at Seneca Creek State Park on June 15 at 1 p.m. Discover local wildlife and explore Clopper Lake. Hike options range from 1.5 to 3.7 miles. Meet at the Boat Center. Wear sturdy shoes!

Join us July 12, 9 a.m.–noon at Dans Mountain State Park to help build a new trail on the Lonacona Loop. No experience needed—just bring water, gloves, and work boots. Free pizza at noon! Meet at the trailhead across from the pool.

Visiting Point Lookout, Newtowne Neck, or North Point this summer? Starting June 12, weekend and holiday entry requires a day-use reservation. No drive-up access! Book up to 7 days ahead at parkdayuse.maryland.gov.

Learn about the hidden lives of opossums, raccoons, and skunks on June 14 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Patuxent River State Park Nature Center. See their pelts and skulls up close and discover what makes each of these animals unique.

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Explore nature, stay active, and connect with others this summer! Senior Rangers is a 6-week program for adults 55+ on the Upper Eastern Shore. Email [email protected] to register—just $30 for all sessions!

Rain hasn't stopped the thrill! Patapsco’s weeknight racing is back thanks to careful planning by organizers and park staff to protect trails and keep riders running and riding. Details at Friends of Patapsco: fpvsp.org

Join us June 28 from noon–1:30 p.m. at New Germany's Nature Center for a Black Bear Q&A. Rangers will answer questions, share safety tips, and let you check out real bear fur and a skull.

Celebrate Juneteenth June 14, 12:30–3 at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park. Art, history & a live play explore the legacy of local Free Black communities. Drop in any time for this free event with Free Black Chesapeake Project.

Celebrate the (almost) first day of summer with Nature Crafts at Seneca Creek on June 17, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Learn how fireflies glow, then make your own glow-in-the-dark version to take home.

Join a guided paddle trip at Bohemia River State Park on June 22. Trips at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m. All equipment included. $12 MD resident, $15 out-of-state. Call 410-398-1246 or email [email protected] to register.

Visiting Sandy Point, Greenbrier, Point Lookout, Newtowne Neck, or North Point for Juneteenth? Reserve a day-use pass in advance—no drive-up entry June 19 or summer weekends. Book at parkdayuse.maryland.gov