New Reservation System for MD State Parks
The Maryland Park Service has launched a new, modern reservations management system that will provide visitors a faster way to reserve campsites, cabins, mini-cabins, pavilions, and other amenities at 37 Maryland state parks.
DNR: Visualizing Climate Change Solutions at Point Lookout
A series of projects by landscape architecture students at the University of Maryland, College Park use virtual reality to visualize climate change at Point Lookout State Park, as well as possible adaptations to shifting conditions.
’25 in 2025′ MD Park Service Challenge
Visitors to Maryland State Parks this year have a chance to win prizes by completing 25 parks-related challenges in 2025.
Bivens Appointed Director of Recreation & Parks
Ray Bivens has been named the new director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks.
MD’s New Ambassadors — Bald Eagles
Rehabilitated bald eagles Buck and Mo, along with a contingent of Maryland Park Service rangers, were invited to the White House to celebrate the anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, which was signed into law 50 years ago.
First Day Hike Tradition Continues
More than 4,000 people hiked about 10,691 miles during First Day Hikes in 40 different Maryland state parks on New Year’s weekend, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Pandemic Sending Residents Outdoors
The Maryland Park Service is reporting a total of 17.1 million visitors to date in 2020, already surpassing the previous record of 14.9 million total visitors in 2019.
