The National Aquarium's new Harbor Wetland is a 10,000-square-foot recreation of what would have been found along Baltimore’s shoreline hundreds of years ago.
The president and CEO of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating—a lifelong boater who founded the Wounded Warrior Sailing Regatta in Annapolis—discusses the organization's work.
Just two-and-a-half hours northeast of Baltimore, Pennsylvania’s “Genius Belt”—a nickname dubbed by author James Michener—still casts its creative spell.
Find the Best in Baltimore
Travel & Outdoors
Believe it or not, those long, languid days of summer will be gone before we know it, so there might be no better time to take a trip—be it the first time or the 50th. Here's everything you need to know:
An insider's field guide for road tripping to and from the beach.
From the bay to the sea, Ocean City is just a few blocks wide, with water only a stone's throw away from every vantage point, and infinite ways to experience it.
Explore the mountain side of Maryland this summer where there’s a trail for every interest
Cue up the lights. Fire up the Ferris Wheel. From the Northernmost street corners to the bottom of the boardwalk, there are endless ways to play at the beach.
From bins of taffy and buckets of just-cut fries to towers of ice cream, the beach is an edible paradise.
Doesn’t matter if there’s a trophy at stake or a Natty Boh—the joy of playing adult sports is in the doing. Here's our ultimate guide to getting out there this season:
Whether you're growing in a giant backyard plot or small containers on a balcony, these delightful shops have everything you need to upgrade your greenery game.
Take a trip to Susquehanna National Heritage Area to explore the region and take a tour on the historic Chief Uncas.
Show your gratitude for our community greenspaces at these fun cleanups and environmental events.
An hour from Baltimore, the landscape is an evocative quilt of forest and field—part Andrew Wyeth painting, part medieval fox hunt, a sort of travel back in time.
Maryland native filmmaker Amy Nicholson’s ‘Happy Campers’ follows residents as they mourn their “shabby Shangri-La” on the eve of its demolition to make way for a resort.
Vote for your favorite Charm City snowball stand!
In his own words, the urban orchardist discusses the community impact of his green oasis—which is wedged into a residential neighborhood bordered by Falls Road and Cold Spring Lane.
Lauren Uhlig’s blossoming rose business is nothing short of miraculous.
Starting with an inspired vision from a parishioner and nurtured by an outpouring of collaboration, Southwest Baltimore's Stillmeadow woods have been given a second chance.
With the Great Maryland Outdoors Act ushering in new parks, staff, and funding, plus record-high visitation still lingering from the pandemic, the new Maryland Park Service director arrives at a pivotal time.
The annual dip in support of Maryland's Special Olympians—which will draw tens of thousands to splash off in Sandy Point—returns with five events from Jan. 26 to Feb. 3.
Closer to Baltimore, local parks host winter events where you can learn about how tree sap transforms into golden brown syrup perfect for candies and pancakes.
The best places to ski, sled, skate, hike, plunge, and more this season.
The Natural History Society of Maryland leads a 12-stop, 1.5-mile tour examining the city's geological roots.
Get off the pavement and hit these hiking spots for a brisk run.