A lot of the actual shore of Eastern Shore is privately owned. So it's nice to stumble upon a space…read morelike this one; this is a little strip of land where a creek flows into the bay, which offers a path with exercise equipment, a deck overlooking the shore, and a set of stairs down to the waterside. It's not terribly far from St Michaels and it faces the setting sun, so it might be worth a little detour.

Shortly after getting onto the path, there was a sign that said 'Hear.' It was at that moment when…read moreone really starts to hear the birdsong. The path to the beach was so beautiful that I was looking at the surroundings more than I should have when I tripped and fell. My ankle was hurt and I couldn't put any weight on it. A big thank you the woman who helped me on one side while my husband was on my other side to the cart than could t make it to our location. A big shout out to the ranger who came in a cart that took us back to our car. Unfortunately, we didn't make it down to the beach, but looking forward to returning upon my healing. It's a sprain with a fracture.

Good trail mileage and interesting wetlands, but not my favorite MD State Park. The beach most…read morepeople go for is small with "muddy bay sand", and you're not supposed to go below (or above) the cliffs. That said: there's nice photo possibilities along the wetlands, and much more diverse topography than on the eastern shore. Near the parking lot are picnic areas and a playground, and there's a lot of trail mileage (better for runners than hikers IMO). Other than the boardwalk along the wetlands (final segment), try to skip the red trail - that's where all the families will be trudging, many whom haven't walked 4 miles RT in quite some time judging by the expressions I saw. You can easily combine trails for some variety or more distance. The trails are a mix of sandy-natural, gravel and boardwalk, grass, or natural dirt. Their design seems an after-thought (more for access, less for "enjoyable hiking"). Note the colocated hunting club at the north end of the park, and wear a safety vest hiking if it's hunting season. If I lived nearby, I'd be here regularly. Lots of parking. There's no gate, so no worry about being locked in at dusk. Places to go for dinner afterwards in Solomons. But as a destination, it was one-and-done.

Really great place for a day trip with the family…read more The beach is nice and the water looked clean. There is a nice path about half mile to the beach. Go early as the parking lot can fill up.

Ok, the jellyfish were so bad this time that we couldn't even get in the water properly. I was…read morestung within a minute in not even ankle deep water (their stings are not terrible but not recommended). Minus one star, but I would still recommend it turning non-jellyfish season.

This is a sailing club. They have 3 sailboats and an amazing membership of people who coordinate…read moreevents, coordinate sailing, repair the boats, captain the boats, maintain supplies. Everyone helps out. Once you get certified as a captain, you can take the boat out. Otherwise, you can crew. Some captains will take the boats out for multiple days. Yes, the boats have beds, galley, head, etc. it's an awesome way to share the responsibilities of owning a boat.

I was thinking of buying a sailboat to cruise the Chesapeake then found out about this club that…read moreowns two well maintained 34 foot cruisers and a 30 foot racer cruiser. The cost are much less than owning my own boat. The boats are mostly available a week or two in advance on weekends and almost always on weekdays. Even better, the members are all very friendly and good sailing companions when I am not otherwise sailing with my own guests. The club does much of its own maintenance which adds another valuable dimension to the sailing experience.

This is the first time that I was ever on a military base. Came here for a work function and had to…read morego through the whole process to be checked in, cleared, and given an ID. This process feels like you are going through the DMV, but at a faster pace. Just be sure that you have a current (stress current) state ID, insurance card, and car registration. If you do not have the above, you will be turned away. Once you do have the clearance, and ID in hand, you are welcomed to enter the base. However, if your newly printed ID does not work in their own system, the one that just printed it, you will be slow walked at the gate to turn around and reenter the welcome center to see why this is the case. You will come to find out that when you were told at the gate that your ID clearances have been terminated is not true. The ID people tell you to tell the gate that if this happens again to have them call you. Once at the gate again, you will be told by the gate that they do not work in the ID department and they will not be calling, but if they said the ID is working they let you go in. After all that, I had to figure out where I was going, thank god I paid attention to the person granting me access on where to be going. The base is a city unto itself. As it should be since it was designed to be this way. Yes there are golf courses on here, yes this is where Air Force One lands, yes to all the questions about the usual things. But I was amazed at the mall, store, and food available on base. When I say a city unto itself, I mean it. I finally made it to the building I needed to be for the day and did my job duties. Before I knew it, it was time to leave for the day. But as I was making my way back to where I thought I started my day, I got lost within the base. Tip: do not listen to the GPS on your phone, it will keep taking you to 'gates' that are not open. I literally traversed this whole base because I missed one turn. At least I got to see the whole base. In the end, I exited out a gate that I had no intention going to and ended up in some heavy traffic.

This review is for the base gym. See that pic there? He's at the front desk. HA…read more They did a good job revamping this place. I remember coming here back in my college days or something and it sure didn't look like it does now. I stay in the area where the track is. That's what brought me back in the first place. I hate running in the cold. While I hate running on a track that's only .1 of a mile, it's warm and I like the people and equipment here. The track circles all the equipment which includes a really good amount of stationary bikes, treadmills, stair steppers (whatever you call them) and 2 of the things that actually have real stairs like an escalator. Yeah, technical terms here, people. The weight area is legit (free weights too) and they have the boxes for you Crossfit junkies to jump on. Hell, they even post a WOD. Jump ropes are available, medicine balls, mats, etc. and I like the big ol' monkey bars that people use to do pull ups - and occasionally traverse them. I can only traverse them, as pull ups are not my friend. They also have the new basketball court and, apparently, have a racquetball area (which I haven't seen but I've seen peeps with their equipment). They also have spacious locker rooms with lots of lockers, showers, sauna, etc. Kewl equipment, a nice space, and nice people - all for the low price of the hubs' military service? Yeah, LOVE.

Took my daughter for an afternoon stroll and play and the new park is officially open and I love…read morethat it has disability inclusive. Every kid can enjoy this park and they have a clean bathroom.

What a great park so close to Washington, D.C.! With clear signage and large parking lots, the park…read morehas a little lake, trails, a large playground, a nature center, and one of the few skating parks in the area. It's open from dawn to dusk every day.

Calvert County is blessed with a rich variety of small parks. This one is located in Port Republic…read moreand is a well maintained and safe way to do some hiking, learn about the area and get some fresh air. The Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm, a site rich in natural and cultural resources, is a living laboratory to explore, understand, and experience Calvert County agricultural practices and lifestyles throughout its history--from Native American transitory settlement, small scale colonial farming, 19th c. era agriculture, 20th c. tobacco farming to contemporary, pioneering community supported agricultural and sustainable farming efforts. Through archaeological preservation, interpretive site development and programming, and hands-on educational opportunities, the Farm targets children and youths but also includes activities and experiences for those of all ages and physical abilities. The landscape contains a topographic range from cultivated upland ridge, wooded slopes, a variety of marsh gradients, to open water creek, marking it as a unique facility to the Chesapeake Bay watershed's network of sites that support K-12 education, public outdoor recreation opportunities, heritage appreciation, and tourism. Numerous easy trails and not very crowded. Parking area is small but due to the lack of crowds you should have no issues.

So cute, nice park if you have a dog who needs exercise and doesn't listen to come. One of my 3 is…read morelike that and will bring him back here. Lucky to have this in Calvert County.

A fairly large park in northern St Mary's county, close to RT 235. Has ample parking and numerous…read moreplaying fields. Pickleball and basketball courts are available and a rest room. This park is also the south terminus of the 11 mile long three notch trail for biking and jogging. This trail is wonderful; nice and level and well marked. Winds thru forest and fields and farms.

This is probably my favorite park in St. Mary's County. It is family friendly with a lot of things…read moreto do. Not only is there a playground, but they have tennis courts, a basketball court, multiple baseball and soccer fields, and two trails (one that runs in the back of the park behind the fields, and the other is the entrance to the Three Notch Trail). The 10.6 mile trail is paved and is perfect for a family bike ride or a run. It stretches from Bagget Park up into Charlotte Hall. My only complaint is regarding the trail in the woods behind the athletic fields and playground - the trail loops around itself multiple times and it can be hard to follow where you are. I would recommend to Rec and Park to put in routes spray painted with different colors instead of just yellow, and a few more map stands (currently only one at the entrance).