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The Unusual Night Herons of Thames Street Park
The noisy colony in Fells Point—which neighborhood resident Kevin Marshall works to protect and document on Instagram—are not the regular sort of birds you typically find in a dense urban environment.
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The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Baltimore’s Waterfront Promenade on Foot
More than 100 fun things to do on the 7.5-mile urban stroll from Canton to Locust Point—and a bit further to Fort McHenry.
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Meet the Man Who Made Seacrets a Scene in Ocean City
How Leighton Moore turned his love of Jamaica into one of the largest entertainment complexes in the country.
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Local Writer McKay Jenkins Spreads the Environmental Gospel Through Both Action and Words
The journalism professor, urban farmer, and lifelong outdoorsman melds his subject-matter expertise with lived experience.
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The Baltimore Area’s Best Swimming Holes
Take a dip and cool off at these local swimming spots.
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Baltimore magazine’s Cutest Pet Contest
Share a picture of your pet for a chance to be featured in our September issue.
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The Little Joys of Lewisburg, West Virginia
Spring for an Appalachian Mountain getaway in this sweet small town with big charm, only a five-hour drive from Baltimore.
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How to Grow Dahlias that Dazzle
Experts from Two Boots Farm in Hampstead share tips on caring for this magical, stunning flora.
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The Maryland Daffodil Society—The Oldest in America—Prepares for its 100th Show
The display is one of the nation’s largest, with as many as 210 horticulture classes, as well as others for design and photography.
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All the Tips You Need to Start Your Spring Yard Cleanup
Your yard is part of a larger ecosystem. Think before you purge.
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Step Into the New Year With These First Day Hikes
Experience the beauty of Maryland’s natural resources by partaking in the New Year’s Day tradition.
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Five Festive Getaways to Enjoy Multicultural Holiday Traditions
From Hanukkah lights in Philadelphia to one of the East Coast's largest Kwanzaa festivals in Richmond, these celebratory cities throughout the Mid-Atlantic are worth a visit this season.
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Aging Animals at The Maryland Zoo Get Special Care to Help Them Live Longer, Happier Lives
Thanks to new technology, nutrition planning, enrichment activities, and customized wellness programs, animals in zoos are living well past their life expectancies.
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Retirement Directory
Looking for the best retirement options in Charm City? The Baltimore Retirement Guide has everything you need for exceptional retirement living.
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What Does a Warming Climate Mean for Home Gardeners?
Maryland’s growing season is getting hotter and drier, and the number of warm months is on the rise.
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Six Secluded Small Towns to Visit This Fall
Skip the crowds and head to these places celebrated for their singularity, friendliness, and reliably good eats—all within a few hours’ drive of Charm City.
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At Maryland’s Only True Tea Farm, a Couple Faces the Ups and Downs of Harvesting Their Own Blends
Ten years after purchasing Heron's Meadow Farm in Woodbine, Lori and Bob Baker continue to develop their tea-growing skills in a challenging environment—but it's still their "little slice of heaven."
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What It’s Like to Sail the Chesapeake on a Baltimore Clipper Ship
“Imagine finding yourself aboard a ship you’ve heard about for years, embedded into a crew of modern-day ordinary-life privateers, going bonkers just staring at the water in the middle of the night,” writes Amy Scattergood, a recent ‘Pride of Baltimore II' guest crew member.
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Back to the Future: NS Savannah, The World’s First Nuclear-Powered Liner, Is Open for Tours
Moored at a desolate former Canton grain pier, the circa-1959 vessel appears ordinary from the outside, but inside it's a mashup of 'Star Trek' on sea and 'Mad Men' on vacation.
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Patagonia Baltimore Does a Lot More Than Sell Jackets
The Fells Point store—the outdoor retail company's largest in the world—emphasizes the importance of getting out into the community as much as outfitting it.
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The Ultimate Baltimore Area Pumpkin Picking Guide
Your perfect match is waiting at these local patches, parties, orchards, and farms.
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The Best Apple Cider Destinations Around Baltimore
Whether you prefer yours hot, cold, boozy, slushified, or baked into a warm donut, here's where to visit.
