Hiking, Biking & Exploring Maryland
Preserving America's colorful Canal Era history, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park stretches 184.5 miles along the Potomac River between Cumberland, MD and Washington, DC. Enjoy biking, hiking or jogging on a path through the spectacular scenery of the Potomac River Valley, view the Great Falls of the Potomac from the overlook on Olmsted Island, join a ranger-guided tour, enjoy canoe or kayak trips on the canals, or take a mule-drawn canal boat ride at Georgetown or Great Falls. A registered Natural Landmark, Sugarloaf Mountain features stellar hiking trails and scenic views in Dickerson, Maryland.
Nestled in the mountains of western Maryland, Deep Creek Lake is an exciting vacation getaway abounding in outdoor recreational activities including boating, fishing, waterskiing, water tubing, water boarding, 4 wheeling, horseback riding, hiking, hunting, plane and helicopter rides, and golf. Spanning Maryland's largest man-made lake, Deep Creek Lake State Park is a beautiful waterfront park with mountains, rivers, lakes, beaches and boat launches for active outdoor such as fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting, and enjoying views of the lake. Enjoy a swim from the beach or cast your fishing lines for trout, walleye, bass, and yellow perch in one of Maryland's top fishing lakes. Enjoy hiking and mountain biking along the scenic trail at Meadow Mountain and winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Hunting is permitted in the park''s backcountry during hunting season.
From the lush mountains to coast, Maryland offers a wondrous and diverse terrain for hiking with plenty of history and nature to enjoy. For Maryland's most amazing hiking adventures, follow the 40-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail along the ridgeline of South Mountain, or head to the challenging 6-mile hiking trail, Monroe Run, at Big Run State Park. With 300 acres at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir, the beautiful park offers a spectrum of recreational activities, such as fishing, camping, hiking and hunting.
Hike, walk or run along the beautiful Western Maryland Rail Trail, a 23-mile long paved path that follows the former Western Maryland Railway line. Chosen one of the top 12 trails in the United States for viewing fall foliage by the Rails to Trails Conservancy, the Western Maryland Rail Trail winds along the Potomac River through rolling farmland, woodlands, and rural towns, and offers many excellent opportunities for picturesque photography.
Hike the rugged terrain and mountainous trails through Potomac State Forest and climb Backbone Mountain. Enjoy a vacation filled with outdoor fun, beautiful natural landscapes and historical sites at North Point State Park on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy swimming from the sand beach, beautiful views overlooking the water, a fishing pier and scenic hiking trails that lead you through protected wildlands. Hop on Defenders Trail, once used during the War of 1812.
Second largest of Maryland''s State Forests, Green Ridge State Forest consists of a 46,000-acre oak-hickory forest in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountain chain. Green Ridge offers a challenging 12-mile mountain bike trail with steady climbs, fast down hills and technical turns. The 24-mile Green Ridge hiking trail offers four day-hike options and backpacking shelters. Magnificent views of the surrounding landscape can be seen from Point Lookout, Banners, Logroll, Warrior Mountain and No Name Overlooks. The park also offers scenic overlooks, hunting areas, a rifle range, a boat launch, horse area and stocked fishing ponds. Cast your fishing lines in the Potomac River, White Sulphur and Orchard ponds, Town Creek, 15-Mile Creek and Sideling Hill Creek, which are stocked with trout each spring. With access to the Potomac River, Bond''s Landing is the perfect spot for boating and canoeing within the Forest. [
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Beach & Water Adventures
Boasting miles of sparkling ocean and white sandy beaches, Ocean City, Maryland is a beautiful destination for swimming, surfing, body surfing, fishing, sailing, boating, sea kayaking, and jet skiing. The East Coast''s ultimate family resort offers unsurpassed activities, including hiking along coastal trails and tranquil beaches and deep sea fishing expeditions. Roam to the edge of Maryland at Assateague National Island, a natural paradise of beach, dunes, maritime forest, salt marsh, and coastal bays for outdoor adventure and recreation. Encompassing 48,000 acres of land and water, this pristine island is a peaceful destination for swimming, surfing, surf fishing, shell fishing, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, crabbing, hunting, and bird watching. Kayak and canoe through gentle bayside waters, hike along winding trails, and see wild ponies on the beach.
Discover outdoor recreation and water sport fun at Point Lookout State Park - a picturesque peninsula surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River. Enjoy days of swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, hunting and camping at this beautiful bayside oasis. A 786 acre park on the Chesapeake Bay, Sandy Point State Park offers an array of recreational activities like swimming, fishing, crabbing, kayaking, hiking, boating and windsurfing. The park''s beaches, boat ramps and picnic areas provide unparalleled views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The park is also a prime bird watching spot for a variety of woodland, marsh and migratory waterfowl. [
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Winter Sports & Activities
Experience a winter playground of cross country skiing, ice skating, and snowmobiling in Maryland''s beautiful forests and parks, including Cunningham Falls State Park, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Fort Frederick State Park, Garrett State Forest, Green Ridge State Forest , Greenbrier State Park, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Herrington Manor State Park, Patapsco Valley State Park, Patuxent River State Park, Pocomoke State Forest, Savage River State Forest, Seneca Creek State Park and Susquehanna State Park. [
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From the vibrant parks of Washington, DC to the magnificent coastline of Virginia Beach and Ocean City to the Shenandoah Valley, the Mid-Atlantic region offers a diversity of vacation retreats and family-friendly hotels near all the action! Whether you are looking for a relaxing getaway by the beach or a hiking adventure on the Appalachian Trail, the Ramada Hotels of the Mid-Atlantic offer beautiful accommodations, impressive services and deluxe lifestyle amenities everywhere you play in Virginia, Maryland and the Washington, DC Area.
- Ramada Rockville Maryland - Rockville, Maryland
- Ramada Inn and Conference Center Salisbury - Salisbury, Maryland
- Ramada Hanover BWI Airport - Hanover, Maryland
- Ramada Towson - Towson, Maryland
- Ramada Baltimore West - Pikesville, Maryland
- Ramada Limited Silver Spring - Silver Spring, Maryland
- Ramada Limited Baltimore - Baltimore, Maryland
- Ramada Laurel - Laurel, Maryland
- Ramada Conference Center Edgewood - Edgewood, Maryland
- Ramada Perryville Maryland - Perryville, Maryland
- Ramada Limited College Park - College Park, Maryland
- Ramada Limited Cockeysville MD - Cockeysville, Maryland
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