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…

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in Calvert County hosts its annual American Indian Heritage Day on November 1. Visitors are invited from near and far to celebrate and learn about the rich history and culture of American Indian communities in Maryland. Located along the scenic Patuxent River and St. Leonard Creek, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum is a 560-acre state park and home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. Visitors can enjoy the park’s public…

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge stretches from Anne Arundel County, crossing over Sandy Point State Park before reaching Stevensville in Queen Anne’s County. Each year, one span of the bridge closes to host the popular Bay Bridge Run. The original span of the bridge opened in 1952, with a parallel span added in 1973. Spanning nearly 4 miles across the Chesapeake Bay, the bridge provides the perfect backdrop for one of Maryland’s most unique and exciting…

OysterFest is held each year in Talbot County at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The event celebrates the Chesapeake Bay’s beloved oyster while also offering visitors a variety of historical demonstrations and educational presentations. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will host its annual OysterFest on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The community is invited to join in a fun-filled day celebrating the Bay’s favorite bivalve with activities for all ages. Guests…

Every year Deal Island, in Somerset County holds their annual Skipjack Race and Festival. This annual event showcases the last sail powered fishing fleet in the United States. For more than 100 years, the Skipjack fleet has been an icon in the Chesapeake Bay. The white-hulled work boats have brought the prized oysters to market for decades. The Skipjacks are modelled on the lines of the classic Baltimore Skipjacks. The single-masted, wind powered workboats are…