Articles on Maryland

  • Governor Hogan Announces End of COVID-19 State of Emergency

    By Susan Jones, Executive Director, Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Emergency Mandates and Restrictions to End July 1, Followed By 45-Day Administrative Grace Period ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday announced the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency in the State of Maryland. As of Tuesday, Maryland has surpassed 6.5 million vaccinations, and the positivity rate is a record-low 0.82%. Courtesy [...]

  • National Aquarium Leads the Way with Green Turtle Rehab and Prothesis

    The National Aquarium Welcomes Newest Resident, Green Sea Turtle Kai, to Animal Care and Rescue Center Kai arrives at the National Aquarium The National Aquarium is excited to announce the arrival of juvenile green sea turtle Kai at its Animal Care and Rescue Center for extended rehabilitation. After a boat strike left Kai stranded on a nearby barrier island in [...]

  • Maryland DNR Fishing Report – Last one until March

    Maryland Fishing Report – Dec. 9 December 9, 2020 Taken from DNR's Fishing Report - link to their entire report is at the bottom of this excerpt. This week concludes our Maryland Fishing Report for 2020 — look for our winter update in early February, and for our weekly reports to resume in March 2021. Despite colder temperatures there is [...]

  • Assateague Island in Pony Pictures

    If you've never been to the wide open beaches of Assateague Island on Maryland's Coast, then you are missing out on one of the spectacular, remote areas where you can go to get away from people, commune with nature, and watch the wild ponies and diverse bird species that frequent this place.  Only a few miles for Ocean City, Maryland, [...]

  • Preakness

    Preakness Rescheduled for October 3

    Governor Larry Hogan Announces Rescheduling Preakness will be in October 2020 On May 16, 2020, Governor Larry Hogan made this announcement on his Facebook Page: Today I was pleased to announce that the 145th Preakness Stakes will be held at Pimlico Race Course on October 3rd. This is wonderful news for the State of Maryland and our historic racing industry. Prior [...]

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Explore the Free State

From the mountain resorts of Deep Creek Lake to the rolling waves of Ocean City, there are few vacation experiences you can’t find in The Free State. Enjoy a metropolitan night out in Baltimore or take in America’s colonial and maritime history in beautiful Annapolis. Visit the farmlands of Southern Maryland and experience the quiet, rural side of the Chesapeake Bay.

Best Maryland Hotels

Wherever you’re coming from or wherever you’re going to Maryland.com is your source for where to stay and what to do when you’re staying there. Whether you’re planning a vacation in Ocean City, or looking for an exciting weekend gambling and relaxing at Maryland Live! Casino, there are superior places to make a temporary home while you get out and explore all the state has to offer.

Finding a great place to stay begins with deciding what you want to do. Maybe you would like to visit the reconstructed colonial tall ship Dove at St. Mary’s City and spend the rest of the day at some of the more than two dozen museums in St. Mary’s.

Best Maryland Day Trips

Once you have chosen your destination, it is critical to find things to do while you are there. In addition to providing tips on which destinations offer the most intriguing diversions, we try to give travelers a sense of how to enjoy themselves off the beaten track. Spend a day (or a week) taking one of the Shore Craft Beer Challenges. You can play along on Social Media or download the app, drink beer and win prizes. Alternatively, spend the day in Annapolis exploring the downtown or visiting the US Naval Academy. Or pop across the Bay Bridge and spend the day in historic St. Michaels and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

Maryland Hotels

Loews Annapolis Hotel

This Downtown hotel is less than one mile from the Naval Academy and just a mile from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The rooms are staid and modern and include free WiFi, armchairs and desks with ergonomic chairs, as well as 47-inch flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffeemakers. Some suites include living rooms and pull-out sofas, others include dining areas. Room service is available from the on-premise restaurant and bar. Amenities include a 24/7 business center and the 24/7 gym.

The Inn at Deep Creek

The Inn at Deep Creek

19638 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550

Comfort Suites

Comfort Suites

1801 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD

Hyatt

Hyatt Place Inner Harbor

511 South Central Avenue
Little Italy, Baltimore, MD

St. Michaels Harbour Inn

St. Michaels Harbour Inn

101 N. Harbour Road
Saint Michaels, MD

Best Western

Best Western

451 WMC Drive
Westminster, MD

The DuPont Circle Hotel

The DuPont Circle Hotel

1500 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
Northwest Washington DC

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  • Bees

Wild Maryland: Bees

April 17th, 2020|0 Comments

With spring underway, many species are emerging from their winter rest, including our local bees. By far, the most well known bee is the non-native European honey bee (Apis mellifera). However, Maryland is home to [...]