Maryland

The Drum Point Lighthouse stands sentinel at the Calvert Marine Museum.

Robert Hall

 

The route of Captain John Smith's voyages falls largely inside what is now the state of Maryland. Though the watershed covers a much wider area, Maryland contains most of the Chesapeake Bay itself. Maryland is sometimes known as "America in Miniature" because of the diversity of its landscapes - visitors can experience beaches, marshes, swamps, foothills, barrens, and mountaints all within a day's drive.

Maryland's unique landscapes provide ample opportunities for both on the land and on the water experiences.If you want to spend the day kayaking on a local river, hiking a mountain, or discovering Maryland’s rich maritime and cultural history, there’s a park for you!

To discover your local parks, museums, and experiences, please search through the listed places below.