Maryland Travel
Baltimore, Maryland: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
helps you explore both the past and present of this great city. As an on-line tour or as guide to carry while traveling through town, the itinerary uses residential, commercial, industrial, and religious locations to introduce you to more than two centuries of history. It features 43 properties, all of which are listed in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, America's official list of places important in our history and worthy of preservation. Through maps, descriptions, and photographs of places both famous and little-known, this guide will show you why residents and visitors are so fond of Baltimore. Visitors may be interested in Historic Hotels of America , a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, located in Baltimore including the Lord Balitmore , Admiral Fell Inn and Peabody Court . ... [Read More]
National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service
As our list of Travel Itineraries grows every month, the historic destinations you can visit online or in person are virtually endless! Each itinerary is a self-guided tour to historic places listed in the National Register. Spotlighting different geographic regions and themes across the country, National Register Travel Itineraries expose you to a huge variety of places significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. ... The Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Series makes it easy to explore America's extraordinary Historic Places! ... [Read More]
Cycling in Maryland
Yield the right of way to other trail users. People judge all cyclists by their actions. Slow down and use caution when approaching or overtaking another trail user. Make your presence known well in advance. Maintain control of your speed at all times and approach turns in anticipation that someone may be around the bend. Stay on designated trails to avoid trampling native vegetation and minimize the potential erosion to trails by not using muddy trails or short cutting switchbacks. No cycling in designated wildlands. Avoid riding on extremely wet trails. Do not disturb wildlife or livestock. Do not litter. Respect private and public property, including trail and no trespassing signs. Leave gates as you find them. Be self-sufficient. Do not travel solo when backpacking in remote areas. Leave word of your destination and when you plan to return. Practice minimum impact bicycling by “taking only pictures and memories and leave only waffle prints.” Always wear a helmet. ... [Read More]
Maryland Geological Survey: Maryland Ecotourism
Are you looking for something to do but don't want to travel far? Maryland has plenty of well-know natural wonder to visit -- the Chesapeake Bay, Ocean City, Assateague Island, and the mountains. ... [Read More]
Maryland's Rivers and Streams\MD Streams Symposium
Take 695 (Baltimore Beltway) to 795 (Northwest Expressway) to MD 140. Upon entering Westminster, turn left at second traffic light onto Route 97 South. Travel 3.2 miles to fifth traffic light, turn right onto Washington Road (Route 32). Carroll Community College entrance is ½ mile on the right. ... [Read More]
Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. ~ 2004 Press Releases
ANNAPOLIS - Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., today announced plans to travel to Normandy, France to recognize the 60th Anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day during World War II. Governor Ehrlich will be joined on the trip by dozens of Maryland veterans from the 29th Infantry Division, which landed at Normandy on June 6, 1944. The Governor's public schedule for the trip will be available before his departure. ... Exhibit to travel through schools in February ... [Read More]
Maryland Geological Survey: Earthquakes in Maryland
The two basic typesof seismic waves are body waves, or primary waves, which travel through the interiorof the earth, and surface waves, which travel along the earth's surface and are believed to be responsible for most earthquake damage(Fig. 1). ... [Read More]
Maryland Clean Marinas
270 slip marina Texaco Starport selling gasoline and diesel 77 ton Travel Lift Boat sales and service department Dockside bar and grill Waterfront shopping villiage Captain Mac's South Bait and Tackle Largest charter fishing fleet in Ocean City Examples of Clean Marina Practices ... [Read More]
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