Maryland Hiking and History
Maryland is sometimes called “America in Miniature,” because nearly every sort of geography found in America, except deserts, can also be found in Maryland, although not always on the same scale. There are many historic sites, and some very pleasant hiking opportunities. Come join me on some Maryland photo journeys not far from our Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC.
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Click to see one of these opportunities for hiking in nature in Maryland
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Overview and Map Guide to the Catoctin Mountain Range of Maryland
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Overview and guide to the Catoctin Trail
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Overview and guide to Catoctin Mountain Park, NPS
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Overview and guide to Falls Area of Cunningham Falls State Park
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Overview and guide to Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park
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Overview and guide to Frederick Municipal Forest
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Overview and guide to Gambrill State Park
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Appalachian Trail Maryland Challenge
Click to see one of these opportunities for exploring history in Maryland
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Check out the Historic Gaithersburg Community Museum at the old Railroad Station and Freight Building right next to today's Gaithersburg station. Then you can visit the historic Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory, where we learn more about our world.
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See the Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory, designated a National Historic Landmark. The observatory was part of an international scientific cooperative effort that laid the groundwork for modern navigation and GPS. Now there are nighttime learning events on the grounds.
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Maryland Has Three Historic Covered Bridges North of Frederick.
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Appalachian Trail on South Mountain Crosses Four Sites of the Civil War.
View this map to find location of above sites.