Maryland has experienced its fair share of major snowstorms over the year.  Was this latest one that hit Sunday, one of the biggest in recent history? The recent winter storm hit the East Coast hard, with much of Maryland seeing between 3 and 12 inches of snow, depending on location. Freezing rain added to the impact, coating roads, trees, and sidewalks in ice and making snow removal especially challenging. While the storm was significant, it…

The world’s largest rubber duck is making its way to Sandy Point State Park in Anne Arundel County. It will appear at the Maryland Seafood Festival this September. The annual festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary, and organizers are marking the milestone in a big way—with a 60-foot-tall rubber duck. First held in 1966, the Maryland Seafood Festival is expecting its biggest turnout yet, featuring a wide variety of Maryland seafood vendors, beer, and live…

The Paw Paw Tunnel in Allegany County, Maryland, is one of the most remarkable engineering accomplishments along the C&O Canal. Designed to eliminate the need for six additional miles of canal along a stretch of the Potomac River, the tunnel became one of the canal’s most significant construction challenges. Work on the Paw Paw Tunnel began in 1836 and was expected to take just two years. Instead, due to labor disputes, fights amongst workers, funding…

Christmas Village in Baltimore has become a beloved seasonal tradition. Each year the Inner Harbor transforms into a festive replica of a traditional German Christmas market. Since its opening in 2013, the market has drawn visitors from across Baltimore and throughout Maryland. Modeled after Nuremberg’s historic 16th-century Christkindlesmarkt, Christmas Village features dozens of vendors offering unique gifts, handcrafted goods, and delicious traditional holiday foods. The market includes both indoor and outdoor areas, along with a…

Thanksgiving traditions and foods vary across the country, and Maryland is no exception. One particularly unique holiday staple can be found in Baltimore. While sauerkraut is typically associated with hot dogs, brats, or Reuben sandwiches, in many Baltimore households it’s also a beloved Thanksgiving side dish. By the late 19th century, European immigrants passed through the Port of Baltimore, an estimated 25 percent of the city’s residents were German. Although sauerkraut didn’t originate in Germany,…

The American Discovery Trail (ADT) is the nation’s only coast-to-coast, non-motorized trail. The trail passes directly through Caroline County, connecting 15 states between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The ADT connects together a network of local, state, and national trails, many designed for walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Along its path, the trail connects scenic and historic routes, national parks, forests, and countless sites of natural, cultural, and historical significance. Visitors along the trail…