Baltimore is a stunning city in Maryland with a rich history as an important seaport. Fort McHenry, the birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” lies in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Today, this dock area offers upscale crab shacks, shops, and numerous different attractions.
Baltimore is a city filled with exquisite landscapes and natural trails. An outdoor holiday is what this city is all about, with many beautiful surprises waiting to be explored in Savage River State Forest, Calvert Cliffs State Park, Janes Island State Park, and many more. You can experience the outdoors in safe isolation. This place offers a lengthy account of adventure and recreational opportunities to its visitors, such as biking, camping, and hiking.
Here is a list of outdoor activities you can enjoy in Baltimore.
Rail Trails: The state of Maryland has dozens of railroad trails. As more and more railroad tracks were deemed unusable, they were flagged and transformed into smooth bike trails. This presents a brilliant chance to be amidst the wild and view Baltimore first hand. It will bring you closer to your fitness goals along with letting you indulge at the same time. This is especially helpful as holidays are where we dwindle from our diets and rejoice amidst high-calorie feasts.
Smith Island: As the heart of the United States shell crab industry, Smith Island is hustling with crab picking and crab boats from May through September. The waters surrounding Smith Island are also a fishing haven for osprey, ibis, egrets, and pelicans. Travelers often see themselves stalking and diving; their classic silhouettes mirrored in the water. Early morning trips by kayaks or boats are perfect for experiencing the extensive birdlife, catching rockfish or seeing the light change on the water. Situated 9 miles off of Crisfield, Maryland, in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay, Smith Island’s marshy archipelago has conserved an exceptional natural setting and island culture.
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Established in mid 19th Century to guard the Gunpowder River and the Big and Little Gunpowder Falls, Gunpowder Falls State Park is now one of Maryland’s most comprehensive state parks. Covering over 18,000 acres in Baltimore and Harford Counties, Gunpowder’s tight corridors host a diverse topography, extending from tidal wetlands to sloppy and rough slopes. Gunpowder features more than 120 miles of multi-use trails, historic sites, preserved state wildlands, kayaking, fishing, swimming beach and marina.
Camping in Green Ridge State Forest: Located along Green Ridge and Town Hill in Eastern Allegany County, Green Ridge State Forest is approximately 46,000 acres in size. Hiking, Biking, Camping, fishing, and boating are all allowed in Green Ridge State Forest. This is a dream come true place for adventure junkies. Here you can camp in the green forest sites and can go fishing and paddle boating. The location is very scenic and elevating.
Appalachian Trail: Appalachian Trail is a relatively easy hike if you are fit. This is a 40-mile hiking trail from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. This is a picturesque trail and you can take numerous pictures here. Being here will make you relive it again and again as you realise being in the wild can be so lovely.
Assateague Island: Assateague Island is a 37-mile long island placed off the eastern coast of the Delmarva Peninsula facing the Atlantic Ocean. The northern two-thirds of the land is in Maryland, while the southerly third is in Virginia. Just outside the city, this island is packed with wild horses and tranquil beaches. It is an ideal place to spend some alone time and reflect on your life goals. You get to observe wild horses here -it is a real Hollywood sequel experience.
