Category Archives: hiking

Happy New Year; Go Take a Hike

Maryland State Park rangers have guided hikes slated for the first day of the new year at 17 sites around the state. Here are some locations nearby. By Mitchelle Stephenson December 31, 2011 The Department of Natural Resources has a … Continue reading

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>McHenry Resident To Give Presentation On Thru-Hiking The Pacific Crest Trail

>Feb. 17, 2011by Mike Logsdon McHenry resident Charlie Mead will be the featured speaker at the Garrett College Adventuresports Institute Colloquium on Tuesday, Feb. 22, beginning at 7 p.m. in Room 224 of the Continuing Education building on the campus … Continue reading

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Herrington Manor State Park – Oakland, near Swallow Falls

Compiled from the Herrington Manor State Park Website & Wikipedia: Located within Garrett State Forest in Garrett County, Herrington Manor State Park’s development began in the 1930′s with the aid of the Civilian Conservation Corps. A 53-acre lake was formed … Continue reading

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