CO MM U N IT Y
#FindYourPark
IN FREDERICK COUNTY!
BY CHARISSA HIPP, DIGITAL MARKETING AND MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER, VISIT FREDERICK
The National Park Service (NPS) is turning 100 this
year and there is no better place to celebrate the
centennial than in your own backyard!
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Hikers can enjoy challenging treks through the mountains
leading to breathtaking overlooks, or laid-back scenic walks along
nature trails, and everything in between whether it’s at Catoctin
Mountain Park or along the Appalachain National Scenic Trail.
Frederick County is home to six NPS units and nearly 100
National Register of Historic Places properties and historic
districts. It is also part of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground
National Heritage Area.
Follow 15.7 miles of towpath in Frederick County through the
C&O Canal National Historical Park, which is also part of the
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, on foot or by bicycle. In
its entirety, the canal stretches from Georgetown to Cumberland
for a total of 184.5 miles of adventure.
The NPS and the National Park Foundation have launched the
#FindYourPark initiative for the centennial. It strives to engage
younger visitors and help them experience and connect to both
traditional and less typical sites nationwide. The centennial is the
perfect time to embrace parklands right here in Frederick County
and #FindYourPark!
The Frederick Historic District is a 50-block area on the National
Register of Historic Places, offering more than 80 independently
owned shops and restaurants, plus great art and architecture. The
vibrant, walkable downtown hosts hundreds of special events
throughout the year. If you prefer towns on a smaller scale with
hometown appeal, you’ll enjoy the Brunswick Historic District,
FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE | SPRING 2016