Hiking can be enjoyed year-round in Frederick County. Trails vary from easy to moderate, and, in a few cases, slightly strenuous, for the more seasoned adventurer. Here are 10 opportunities to commune with nature, geology, history, and culture. 1. Catoctin Mountain Park This National Park…
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Walking along Main Street in historic Middletown is like journeying back into the past. Everywhere you turn, you’ll find reminders of the town’s long and storied history dating back to 1767. Main Street itself tells much of the story of this Frederick County community’s growth and development over…
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The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, commonly known as the C&O Canal, is the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts to explore a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The Canal stretches for 184.1 miles from Washington, DC to Cumberland, MD, mostly shadowing the Potomac River. Today, the C&O Canal…
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Home to gorgeous outdoor parks and trails, immaculate historic buildings, great local restaurants, and an ever-expanding calendar of festivals and events, Frederick County is a popular destination year-round, but summer is a special time to visit when many of the best things to do in Frederick…
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Gathland State Park, once the mountain retreat of Civil War journalist and novelist George Alfred Townsend, is located just one mile west of the small town of Burkittsville, off Maryland Route 17. The park straddles the Frederick County and Washington County line at Crampton’s Gap on South…
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Looking for fun activities for all ages that won't break the bank? There are loads of free ways to entertain your family in Frederick! From hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation to arts and entertainment, you are sure to find lots of great things to do this spring. Here are some ideas for free…
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Frederick County, Maryland, is home to six National Park Service units and nearly 100 National Register properties and historic districts, and is part of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area. It’s the perfect place to #FindYourPark. There are many ways to enjoy parks, whether…
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