DNR Encourages
Children To Explore The Outdoors During Their Spring Vacation
ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland State Park Service offers
countless opportunities for children of all ages to explore the outdoors
during the springtime. Events across the state enable children to enjoy
festivities of the season and investigate their natural world.
“Maryland’s state parks are natural, positive environments which
encourage discovery and foster an appreciation of the outdoors in
youth,” said Nita Settina, Maryland Parks Service Superintendent. “With
nearly 50 parks in Maryland, there is sure to be one near your home.”
A variety of nature and holiday-themed activities are taking place
throughout the state, including:
Central Maryland:
Star-Gazing Party
Saturday, March 22 at 8 p.m.
Soldier’s Delight N.E.A., 5100 Deer Park Road in Owings Mills
(Baltimore County)
Eastern Shore:
Tuckahoe Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 22 at 1 p.m.
Tuckahoe State Park, 13070 Crouse Mill Road in Queen Anne
(Caroline County)
Southern Maryland:
Smallwood Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 22 at 10 a.m.
Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road in Marbury (Charles
County)
Nondenominational Easter Sunrise Service
Sunday, March 23 at 6:30 a.m.
Point Lookout State Park, 11175 Point Lookout Road, in Scotland
(St. Mary’s County)
Western Maryland:
Natural Egg Dying on Dan's Mountain
Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m.
Deep Creek Lake State Park, 898 State Park Road, in Swanton
(Garrett County)
In order to encourage recycling, reduction of waste and reuse of our
resources, all parks are trash-free. Daily service use charges are $3
for Maryland registered vehicles and $4 for out-of-state vehicles.
For unlimited park usage though the end of year, DNR offers the
2008 Maryland State Park Passport, which entitles the holder to free
day-use entry for up to 9 people in a vehicle, to Maryland’s 49 State
Parks, free boat launching at all facilities and a 10 percent discount
on state-operated concessions and boat rentals. As an added bonus, a
complementary copy of The Maryland Natural Resource magazine will
be included with all new Passport purchases.
To find a Maryland State Park near you, visit
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/.
