Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (JBWS) protects about 1,700 acres of unique tidal freshwater marshes, forested wetlands, upland and riparian forest, creeks, meadows, pine and sand barrens, and fields along the Patuxent River. The park has 19 miles of trail, much of it along the river, perfect for a casual hike. https://chesapeake-inspired.com/learn-about-the-treasures-of-jug-bay-wetlands-sanctuary/
This weekend opens with the Calvert County Fair, then explodes into a five-day festival crush: three separate Oktoberfest-style celebrations (Frederick's, Columbia's Oktoberfest and Multi-Cultural Festival, and one at The Wharf), the multi-day Fell's Point Fun Festival and Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival, plus Pride festivals in Annapolis and Havre de Grace. https://chesapeake-inspired.com/events-this-weekend-in-maryland/
Are you a fan of haunted houses and spooky trails? We put together a list of seven creepy sites where you can be scared and have fun at the same time. Many of them open the first weekend in October. See the locations: https://chesapeake-inspired.com/get-spooked-at-haunted-houses-in-maryland/
When we visited Robinson Nature Center, "Poop" specialists discussed different kinds of animal poop and how to identify them. Visitors cannot help but notice the towering ceilings and light streaming inside as they walk into the Robinson Nature Center. It feels like you are walking into a forest. A stream painted on the floor represents the Chesapeake Bay, and birds fly overhead. https://chesapeake-inspired.com/5-things-to-discover-at-robinson-nature-center/