I'm surprised that no one including myself has not done a review for this boat yet. I've been…read moreusing this charter for about 7 or 8 years. We always have a good time. Steve is very accommodating and flexible with the time you leave. He's not in a hurry to get back because he only does one trip a day. When we go out we've done all kinds of fishing on a single trip. Trolling, live lining and bottom and jigging. Steve works hard to make sure his clients enjoy themselves and of course, catch fish. His mate is his dad Don. Mr. Don works extremely hard bating hooks, getting fish off the hooks and in the box. Steve will even clean the bigger fish for free. His rates are very comparable if not better than most of the other charters out there. We always catch a variety of different fish. Rock, cat, perch, spot and I even caught a mackerel once. This is my boat of choice now. Check out his Facebook page. It's more up to date than his web page.

Absolutely love coming here. Good fishing amazing views the boat rental place has great service and…read moregood people working there.

Such a beautiful place for an easy hike. My friends and I did an easy 6.5 mil hike here at Loch…read moreRaven Reservoir. No hiking sticks needed. Long trails. Some muddy areas, not much. Lots of water to see. Fun fact: I didn't know but Loch Raven Reservoir supplies drinking water for the city of Baltimore!! The Reservoir is pretty popular on Saturdays and Sunday morning, early before 9am. I've never been during the week so I'm not sure of the traffic during those times. 5 stars! Heading back with my bike

There are so many reasons to shop local and Tochterman's is a wonderful reminder of the benefits of…read moresupporting a small business in the community. I don't fish but support the hobby of my hubby and went to Tochterman's to purchase a gift card as a stocking stuffer. I was warmly greeted and helped quickly. I was truly made to feel like my business was appreciated. It was nice seeing patrons peruse the speciality items and fathers shopping with their sons. It seems like they offer everything a beginner or expert fisherman could want so I encourage you to support this business over shopping online.

Friendly staff, very well stocked, super knowledgeable. Support your local shops over going…read moreelsewhere!

I had an amazing time paddle boarding at the Essex site of B'More SUP. The customer service was…read moreamazing, I really enjoyed talking to Kylie, getting situated on the board, and being taught some basics with the paddle boarding. The water and the view is beautiful, this is a great spot to hang out with friends or have some tranquil solo-time on the water. The location is conveniently located next to Charley's, it looks like a colorful, fun eatery, I will have to visit that next time I visit. Parking was easy. And the marina has clean, organized restrooms for guests changing out of their swim clothes. I highly recommend this place, I'll be back again soon !

This review is for "Tubing" down the Gunpowder River with Monkton Bike rentals…read more The only real nit to pick is parking... The lot for Monkton Bike rental only holds about 7 or 8 cars and the public parking area at NCR Station Trail next door only has about 20 spots and fills up early even on weekdays. So arrive early (before noon) to avoid any parking hassles. Also, to reviewer Cindy M who lost her mind because hauling her "beer cooler" 30 minutes to the river entry point was such as hassle... If she had taken 2 seconds to review Monkton Bike's website or the Tubing instructions clearly posted on the wall inside the Monkton Bike rental office. She would have known that alcoholic beverages on the river are prohibited not only by Monkton Bike Rental but also by Maryland Department of Natural Resources since this area is designated as state park. Moral of the story: Leave you coolers at home. If you have to be drunk to have a good time, this location isn't for you. So, the walk (even on a hot day) is pretty simple since the path stays relatively cool because it's completely shaded by the forest canopy. It's 15 minutes up the trail to the 1st entry point if you want a 1-1/2 hour float. And 30 minutes to the 2nd entry point if you want a 2-1/2 hour float. Also NOTE - The easiest way to carry your tube is to put it on your head and let it hang over your back. You may ask, "How does a 30 minute walk turn into a 2-1/2 hour tubing ride and how do I get back to my car?", (because so did we the first time). From the entry points the river winds around a lot and carries you along at a lazy pace with the exception of a few small ripple rapids that offer a little acceleration. Your final exit point at the first bridge you see is only about 100 yards from Monkton Bike Rental where you started. This is not one of those locations where you really have to worry about water levels or how long it's been since the last rain. The water in Gunpowder river stays at a pretty constant level since it's fed from the dam upstream, which guarantees a steady flow of water to keep the trout alive in the river. The other affect of water being fed from a deep water reservoir is that the water is crystal clear most days and stays at a cool 60 degrees. But on a hot day the cool water is a blessing and actually feels good since you'll be in the sunshine for quite a bit of your journey down stream. There are some shallow spots in the stream, but there are always places you can push off to with your feet that are deep enough to keep even adults from dragging. (We never had to stand up and walk with our tubes once). Average depth is 1.5 feet, but there are several spots that are 4-5 feet deep too if you want to toss the tubes on shore and take a refreshing dip. Which also reminds me, WEAR WATER SHOES, or something you don't mind getting wet. There are a few sandy spots and grassy spots, but most of the river bed is gravel. So if you do decide to get out and wade around, the bottom isn't going to be comfortable on bare feet. My final tip is that if you want to tie your tubes together you'll need to bring your own string, rope, or whatever. But the river doesn't move that fast and you really shouldn't haven't any problems keeping your group within sight of each other. When adults are tethered together they usually end up just hanging each other up on trees and rocks in the river, so it's not worth the hassle. The only exception to this might be if you have a small child that you would feel safer with if they're tethered to your tube. Bottom line, it's a great way to spend a lazy few hours drifting down a tree lined scenic river without driving all the way to Harper's Ferry WVA, Gunpowder River and Monkton Bike Rentals is a GREAT local tubing spot that is family friendly and great even for small kids.

Drove up from Bethesda with a group of friends and family to rent tubes here like we've done every…read moreyear for 5 years. I called ahead to see if they were open and the guy who picked up the phone said yes, until 2p. We jump in the car for the 1.5 hr drive, pull up at 1:55p, and walk up to see a sign on the door that says CLOSED. Called the # I had and same guy picks up saying he is already halfway home and that credit card machine was turned off, now it's only cash, and then asks me what it be worth to him if he came back. I told him I could pay via Cash App or check, or hit an ATM. He said no ATM nearby and that they don't do cash apps or check...and then told me he was "old school". I told him that if he was "old school" he would have stayed until 2p like he had told me on the phone, and I hung up to tell my group we needed to find something else to do. No more than 5 minutes later this guy appears out of nowhere running up to me aggressively while screaming obscenities in front of families with young children coming out of the bike shop, "are you the m-fer I just talked to on the phone!?!! Are you the one who said I broke my word!?!" Yeah, I told him, that was me. He then stuck out his chest and walked around me like he wanted to fight me right there in the parking lot. I tried to cool the situation down by asking if we could do business, and he screams in my face "I'm charging you 4x the cost, it's now $120 per tube!!!" I reached into my ice chest to grab a beer to think about it, and the guy pulls out his phone and starts recording my car, license plate, then calls the cops saying I was drinking in a public park (even though I didn't open the beer). He finally walked off, my guess is that he realized I wasn't going to fight him. If it wasn't for my cool temperament this easily could have got physical. Anyway, we drove 10 minutes away to Dicks Sporting and bought great river tubes and saved $80. I've never experienced anything like this, and will never give this business another dime. I suggest everyone avoid them. The river on the other hand is fantastic, so we will be back to tube again....and with our own tubes!

A lovely park on the eastern side of Baltimore. Been wanting to ride a bike here for a while! I…read moreenjoyed my time on a lovely Saturday yesterday. Can't recommend enough, and the neighborhood is great. My HS, (City forever!) is here, Herring Run Park, Lake Clifton and the golf course are super close. As others have said, there is no bathroom on the premises but parking is free (at the elementary school near the pavilion). And there are weights and a place to work out and plenty of other people around working out as well. If you want a place to walk, run, ride a bike, workout, sit, have a picnic or roller skate, this is the place for you.

One of the most beautiful lakes in Baltimore, MD. I had the pleasure of taking a walk with 200+…read morewomen on a Sunday morning and saw some of the most beautiful scenery ever. I was told that this lake had been closed for a while, so once it reopened, the community immediately came together to take a walk. Parking is somewhat easy, but I would recommend parking behind Lake Montebello Elementary School. The lake is patrolled all day, so if you were to walk solo, you would be in good hands. The track loops, but it is even, making it easy to walk, run, or bike. I will definitely be back at this beautiful lake.

This is a cute area to walk, read a book or relax. On most occasions, the area is clean and the…read moretrail is expansive. It's kid friendly as well. Parking is tight in the evening and unfortunately, you may come across poop from the ducks and gnats that are a byproduct of the water. Generally, its well-maintained and beautiful area to get extra steps.

very nice walking/running options. Its paved but still scenic with a lot of trees and foliage…read morearound the gated quarry. There is a good set of stairs as well to work out on. nice and quiet not on a main road so you can really zone out. Adding to my rotation of walks

Best boat tour. Captain Jeff is fun, knowledgable, and has some amazing boating stories. If you…read moreare looking for a boat ride on the Chesapeake on an awesome boat, definitely go with Captain Jeff on the Adirondack trawler!!

My wife and I just finished up the most amazing experience traveling the middle Chesapeake Bay with…read moreCaptain Jeff and his lovely wife, Sally. Felt just like meeting up with old friends. Everything was perfect, and if it wasn't Jeff and Sally worked hard to make it so. We are already looking forward to the next time they are back in our area, so we can get underway with them again!