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10 Mid-Atlantic fall hikes offer peak autumn experiences
The simple act of going for a walk becomes an adventure when the weather turns crisp and Mid-Atlantic trees change color. Check out these area hiking trails to get a breath of fresh air, to commune with nature and to get a glimpse of our region's rich...Tags: Antietam National Battlefield, Memorial Day, Ansonia, National Parks, Car Guides and Reviews
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Patterson Park residents rally against plan to replace green space with parking spaces
Neighbors around Patterson Park are making an uproar over a plan that could add a paved road and nearly 100 parking spaces inside the park — changes city health and parks officials call "improvements" that may be needed to accommodate a new senior...
Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Downtown (Baltimore, Maryland), Highlandtown, Patterson Park, Architecture
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5 questions on Park Quest with Maryland Park Service's Barbara Knisely
On Saturday, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources celebrated its fifth annual Park Quest event with Rendevous activities for the teams that completed at least 10 quests. Knisely, who helps run the popular event, discussed its origins and goals....
Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Conservation, State Parks, Patapsco, Greenbrier
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Runners' top 12 trails
Special to The Baltimore SunDo you feel the nip in the air? Runners do. For them, the advent of fall means more than changing leaves and back to school. Cooler weather and coming races (the Baltimore Running Festival is October 13) make autumn the ideal time to run in the great...Tags: Transportation, Frederick Law Olmsted, Annapolis, Light Rail (Baltimore), Roland Park
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Commentary: Bearly able to conceal excitement about bears
Since I was a kid, I've spent a lot of time in the woods. My family has camped in state and national parks along the East Coast from Maine to Florida, and I've even hiked relatively short portions of the Appalachian Trail in Maryland, Pennsylvania and...
Tags: Tourism and Leisure, National Parks, Garrett County, Harford County, Hunting
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Young Victorian Theatre Company moving to Roland Park Country School
The Young Victorian Theatre Company will be based at Roland Park Country School's Sinex Theater, starting with its performance of Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta "HMS Pinafore" next summer, the school and the theater company confirmed Tuesday. Last month,...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Roland Park
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Cool getaways
Hot enough for you?
Though it's cooled off some, it's safe to assume there will be nasty days ahead. And even if though temperatures may be about the same in the city and the 'burbs, it always feels hotter in the city. The only real way to cool off is to...Tags: Six Flags Inc., Tourism and Leisure, Amusement and Theme Parks, State Parks, Trips and Vacations
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Westminster sets an active agenda to celebrate national parks month
The City of Westminster's Department of Recreation and Parks is celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month with a number of events, including these listed below. Some are special events, others are simple suggestions to keep children and families...
Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Physical Fitness and Exercise, National Parks, Music, Westminster (Carroll, Maryland)
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Westminster parks officials reach out to keep kids moving this summer
When Jonathan Schuchman arrived at Westminster City Park on July 9, he knew it would be fun. "We got to bring all the balls down and play whatever we wanted to play," said the 12-year-old counselor-in-training for the City of Westminster's Department...
Tags: Tourism and Leisure, National Parks
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Honoring Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman, Maryland's heroic conductor on the Underground Railroad and early leader for women's rights, may soon get the recognition she deserves if President Barack Obama accepts a proposal by Gov. Martin O'Malley, U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin and...
Tags: Transportation, Benjamin L. Cardin, National Parks, Barbara A. Mikulski, Tourism and Leisure
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Commentary: Enjoying all Harford County has to offer
A few weeks ago I was sent out to local swimming holes in Harford County to interview people about their summertime activities. I also met a group of teenagers working with a Baltimore agency that maintains state parks and creates summer jobs for city...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, State Parks, The Happiest News!
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Controversy, too, is harvest of White House garden
It was while she was serving dinner to her kids in 2008 and their dad was out campaigning for president, that Michelle Obama hatched a modest daydream: a vegetable garden on the White House grounds.
She'd recently had a conversation with her children's...Tags: Radishes, Family, Summer Squash, Annapolis, Michelle Obama
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