Greenbook: A Local Guide to Chesapeake Living - Issue 8 | Page 52

Explore Chesapeake
Country

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n this issue of GreenBook, we’ve introduced you to all
things Chesapeake, from Jay Fleming’s beautiful and
thought-provoking images, to Cathy Purple Cherry’s architectural aesthetic to recipes featuring Chesapeake delicacies.
Here, we present some of our favorite places to visit. Obviously, there is no way to list all the places we would love to
show you, but this is a good start.
Check out our Facebook page, keyword Chesapeake to
find more!

BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (DORCHESTER COUNTY) Established in 1933 as a waterfowl
sanctuary for birds migrating along the Atlantic Flyway,
BNWR has more than 27,000 acres of freshwater impoundments, brackish tidal wetlands, open fields, and mixed evergreen and deciduous forests. FAVORITE SPOT: driving
slowly along the loop to discover camouflaged wildlife,
spying through the telescopes upstairs in the HQ, a cool
moment in the native garden, kayaking at sunset.
JUG BAY WETLANDS (ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY) 1,500
acres of tidal freshwater wetlands, forests, meadows and
fields. The wetlands are home to all sorts of wildlife. Miles
of trails and boardwalks traverse a variety of habitats and
provide glimpses into the rich history of the region. FAVORITE SPOT: any of the occasional classes, camps and
events JBW offers members.

St Mary's City

ST. MARY’S CITY (ST. MARY’S COUNTY) Take a step back
into Maryland’s colonial history. FAVORITE SPOT: Stroll
along the Aldermanbury Footpath, turning off onto a short
trail that connects the original town to a small museum. Continue past the museum and across Rosecroft Road, where
the trail winds through woods, over streams and along the
waterfront. Find the wild hogs and the walnut tree.
PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK (HOWARD COUNTY) Extending along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, PCSP covers
16,043 acres and has 8 developed recreational areas. There
are 70 miles of maintained trails. FAVORITE SPOT: playing in
streams and waterfalls along Cascade Falls Trail. Note: Bloede’s Dam and Grist Mill trail will be inaccessible through 2017.

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GREENBOOK | SUMMER 2016

Patapsco Valley State Park