We drive up from the middle of Virginia to Zetts. We've stocked our ponds over the last 5 years…read morewith their wide collection of fish and plants.

I cant believe someone gave 3 stars because the fish werent biting that day. Everyone who fishes…read moreregularly knows that you must be patient wherever you fish. I fished here 2 days ago for the first time ever, and I waited several hours before the catfish became active and started biting. Then I caught 5-6 nice sized fish ! The advantage of fishing here is you know there are fish present. You just have to wait for them to start biting !

The fishing trip with Shallow Water Fishing Adventures on the Potomac River with Jeff is highly…read morerecommended. Jeff understands navigating the river and provides fishing tips throughout the day. I lost count of the number of smallmouth bass we caught during our half-day, definitely over 20!

Wonderful day on the water. Great guide. I caught a bunch of small mouths, and had a blast…read more Including the one pictured.

this park is really the hidden gem of the entire martinsburg area beautiful area to walk with your…read moredog, playgrounds for kids, picnic areas, a beautiful lake you could fish in or just walk around, free rope, rides, walking and bike trails, weddings, horse, and sporting events. Just a spectacular free family venue, you won't spend a time here, but your dogs and kids will love it.

This is an access point to the canal and the river. Here, the canal forms more of a pond, and is…read morepopulated by turtles. The towpath runs to a lock that is mostly overgrown. This particular section of canal is one of the farthest removed from its working days, and this section of river is one of the farthest removed from civilization. Not a bad access point if you're looking to get away, but don't be like me and think that you can do a zoom meetup in the quiet out here; no service. This spot is for people who want to get out there.

Jamie and I and our two Bulldogs love coming here. Jamie is an arborist and introduced me to this…read moreplace. We love seeing the Maryland's biggest tree. The first time we came here was on a snowy morning. It was beautiful. We came here numerous times after that. The dogs love it too. We live like 10 mins away from here so this is a real treat. It's great place to visit on a warm Saturday afternoon.

This was one of the funnest experiences I've had in awhile! So much so that I'm even going to…read moreignore how hard it was to find the actual creek to canoe/kayak/raft in & once you're in the area, you're lucky if you have one bar of cell reception. That said, we found our location, with the intention of rafting until we met a nice gentleman with loads of experience and advice considering we were newbies. My fiancé and I chose to Kayak so we could be together. We opted to kayak on the calmer side of the creek to get our feet wet. No pun intended and enjoyed one of the most beautiful, relaxing scenic experiences ever. Next time, we're going to go on the four hour aggressive side of the creek experience & I will edit this to talk about that experience. That said, I had the greatest time and can't wait to return in two weeks.

**This is stop 4 on my list "Road Trips Around DC: Canoeing and Civil War History in MD"**…read more This company is wonderful! They essentially work with you to figure out if kayaking or canoeing is better (mostly dictated by water level that day), teach you pointers before you get in the water, and even give you a map and a zip lock bag for valuables before sending you on your merry way down the river... You show up at their address at Devil's backbone (about 15 minute drive from Antietam Battlefield and Inn at Antietam, both also part of my list) and it's a residence with a big garage. It seems deceiving until you notice all the kayaks and canoes laying around which are the dead giveaway. They have a wonderful dog who may be the first to greet you and they spend time with you to make sure you are comfortable with your kayak or canoe and with the map. Life jacket and ore(s) included of course. They let you know if there are any downed trees or other obstacles and how to navigate around them which is clutch. It's a national park and you're literally canoeing through the battlefield so the river isn't exactly maintained routinely, so pay attention to what you're told about downed trees (lean forward, not back when going under a low hanging tree). The run is awesome! We did the "most asked for" which is labeled as such on their website from Devil's Backbone to Burnside Bridge (an important battlefield site) and it was about 8 miles or 4 hours. The map they give you is very detailed so you know exactly where you are and when to get out. They meet you at the end to drive you back to your car which is nice so you're not totally on your own. This really felt like genuine canoeing to me- not commercialized, rock and tree obstacles along the way to challenge you, and not even that many houses along the river so you really feel like you're at one with nature. Oh, and there are lots of cows mooing to cheer you on along the way. Arranging the trip and paying for it are super simple. just call them and they have a great sense of humor and after just a mere minute, you know they care and want you to have a great time. Their website has a ton of information so don't be overwhelmed- just comb through it and it's as thorough as you can get: what to bring, what not to bring, what to wear, the water level and rapid categories that you'll see, as well as local places to stay and eat (this is how I found Inn at Antietam). If the water is at such a height to allow you to pull over for lunch, ask them where it is best to do so. At one point, it seemed on the map that there's a general store close to the river if someone stays behind with the gear! Again, ask them. Go on a weekday- we were the only paddlers we saw on the whole river and we ran into only a family wading into the water. Otherwise, we were totally isolated and it was wonderful and peaceful. Bring sunscreen. Bring a sense of adventure. The owners are super and have great stories. You'll love it.

This is a beautiful regional park close to Frederick…read more It has a walking trail that goes over a marsh type area and a stream. There are plenty of plaques along the way that offer bits of history. There are bluebirds flying around and it is nice that they have provided some protected land for them. There is a playground, baseball fields, and plenty of shelters with barbecues. There is a nicely designed bathroom area (plumbed). Towards the back of the park, there is a historic home under renovation and there is an equestrian (horseback riding) trail. There is something for everyone here and it is often not overly busy! It is also nicely kept. If you are going back on 15 towards Frederick, be careful as there is no merge area and it can be dangerous.

Great 27 hole par 3 course. About 9,000 steps around the whole thing. This is a great course for…read morenovice players to cut their teeth on; challenging but won't make you hate the sport if you are still learning. The GPS took me to the exact location I needed to be. Looked like it normally costs a few bucks to get in the park but there was a sign up saying no charge. It's largely a wooded course. Recommended.

Great for a weekend disc golf adventure, the courses are well marked and easy to find. The grounds…read moreare well maintained and challenging in their game design. Highly recommend this spot if in the DC area and looking for a disc golf course.

Absolute bliss all summer long! Gorgeous huge pool with a separate diving well. Set in the hills…read moreof Braddock Heights, surrounded by trees and beautiful Victorian era homes. The water quality is always perfect, cool, clear and very little chlorine odor. Please note that you must become an annual member of the pool to swim there, or be lucky enough to be invited as a guest ($5 guest fee). They do not issue day passes, and guests must be there with a member.