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SPORTS & RECREATION \/ PARKS & NATURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Assateague State Park
\n<\/strong>7307 Stephen Decatur Highway
\nBerlin 410-641-2120
\nhttp:\/\/dnr.maryland.gov\/publiclands\/Pages\/eastern\/assateague.aspx<\/a>
\nMaryland\u2019s only ocean park, the island\u2019s bayside offers canoeing to secluded coves. Forested areas are home to a variety of wildlife including deer and the magnificent wild Chincoteague ponies.<\/p>\n

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
\n<\/strong>2145 Key Wallace Drive
\nCambridge 410-228-2677
\nwww.fws.gov\/refuge\/Blackwater<\/a>
\nNavigate by canoe, kayak or bicycle through his rich tidal marsh and mixed woodland. Home to large nesting population of bald eagles and several endangered species.<\/p>\n

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
\n<\/strong>1730 Eastern Neck Road
\nRock Hall 410-639-7056
\nwww.fws.gov\/refuge\/eastern_neck<\/a>
\nIsland habitat offers wetlands teeming with migrating waterfowl, deer grazing on tender marsh grass, red fox rambling along pond banks, osprey carrying fish to hungry nestlings. Home to 243 species of birds, including southern bald eagle, the endangered Delmarva fox squirrel, and other mammals, amphibians and reptiles.<\/p>\n

Janes Island State Park
\n<\/strong>26280 Alfred Lawson Drive
\nCrisfield 410-968-1565
\nhttp:\/\/dnr.maryland.gov\/publiclands\/Pages\/eastern\/janesisland.aspx<\/a>
\nDiscover over 2,800 acres of wetlands and 6 miles of white sandy beaches\u2014all nestled in loblolly pines. Campsites, cabins, conference center boat and canoe rentals, park store, picnicking, birding and interpretive programs.<\/p>\n

Martinak State Park
\n<\/strong>137 Deep Shore Road
\nDenton 410-820-1668
\nhttp:\/\/dnr.maryland.gov\/publiclands\/Pages\/eastern\/martinak.aspx<\/a>
\nHardwood and pine forests rise above the Choptank River and Watts Creek include campsites, shelters, a boat launch, flatwater canoeing and hiking trails.<\/p>\n

Matapeake State Park
\n<\/strong>1112 Romancoke Road
\nStevensville 410-758-0835
\nAccess to the Chesapeake Bay includes a 900-foot fishing pier, two boat ramps, picnic areas and spectacular views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge<\/p>\n

Millington Wildlife Management Area
\n<\/strong>33626 Maryland-Line Road
\nMassey 410-928-3650
\nhttp:\/\/dnr.maryland.gov\/wildlife\/Pages\/publiclands\/eastern\/millington.aspx<\/a>
\nUpland game management and research area with recreational opportunities for hunting, bird watching, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding and nature photography.<\/p>\n

Nature Pickering Creek Environmental Center
\n<\/strong>11450 Audubon Lane
\nEaston 410-822-4903
\nhttp:\/\/pickeringcreek.audubon.org<\/a>
\nOver 400 acres of protected land with hardwood forests, non-tidal wetlands, wildlife plantings and nature preserve make this a nature lover\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n

Pocomoke River State Forest, State Park and Cypress Swamp
\n<\/strong>3461 Worcester Highway
\nSnow Hill 410-632-2566
\nhttp:\/\/dnr.maryland.gov\/publiclands\/Pages\/eastern\/pocomokeriver.aspx<\/a>
\nAlong Route 12 is the outdoor paradise with creeks, tributaries and marshlands that invite you. Full-size marina, large swimming pool, shaded campsites, picnic areas, biking trails. Offers two developed areas, Shad Landing and Milburn Landing. Over 14,710 woodland acres of loblolly pine, one of the northernmost stands of bald cypress in the United States.<\/p>\n

Tuckahoe State Park
\n<\/strong>13070 Crouse Mill Road
\nQueen Anne 410-820-1668
\nhttp:\/\/dnr.maryland.gov\/publiclands\/Pages\/eastern\/tuckahoe.aspx<\/a>
\nStretching between Caroline County and Queen Anne\u2019s County, this vast expanse of parkland offers miles of trails, a 2-mile physical fitness course, picnic areas, a 20-acre lake for fishing and boating, and camping. The 10-mile loop of country roads around the park is ideal for cycling. Plenty of wild and scenic canoeing opportunities await along Tuckahoe Creek.<\/p>\n

Turner\u2019s Creek and Sassafras River
\nNational Resource Management Area
\n<\/strong>Kennedyville 410-820-1668
\nhttp:\/\/dnr.maryland.gov\/publiclands\/Pages\/eastern\/sassafras.aspx<\/a>
\nHike, ride, horseback or bicycle through 1,000 acres of farmland, mature forests, sandy beaches, marshlands, tidal ponds. Turner\u2019s Creek area offers 147 acres of nature trails, open fields and waterfront bluff on the Sassafras River. Public boat ramp, fishing, picnic pavilion, historic tree grove and many recreational facilities.<\/p>\n

Wildfowl Trust of North America
\n<\/strong>600 Discovery Lane
\nGrasonville 410-827-6694
\nSituated on a 500-acre peninsula surrounded by the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, the Wetlands Center invites you to experience its natural beauty, its waterfowl and wildlife. Boardwalks, blinds, observation towers and miles of woodland and marsh trails ensure the center\u2019s place as a leader in wetlands education.<\/p>\n

Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area
\n<\/strong>632 Wye Island Road
\nQueenstown 410-827-7577
\nhttp:\/\/dnr.maryland.gov\/publiclands\/Pages\/eastern\/wyeisland.aspx<\/a>
\nWaterfowl and wildlife viewing is available on 2,400 expansive acres of public land managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.<\/p>\n

State Park Information <\/strong>
\n800-830-3974
\nhttp:\/\/dnr.maryland.gov\/publiclands<\/a>
\nFor details on fees, pets, camping, cabins and special events, contact the Department of Natural Resources\u2019 State Forest and Park Service in Annapolis at<\/p>\n

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Eastern Shore Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choptank River Fishing Pier
\n<\/strong>Westbound side of Old Route 50 Bridge
\nCambridge 410-221-2290
\nhttp:\/\/dnr.maryland.gov\/publiclands\/Pages\/eastern\/choptankpier.aspx<\/a>
\nVisited throughout the year by anglers and strollers, this is the original bridge across the Choptank that was built during the Depression of the 1930s.<\/p>\n

Horn Point Environmental Laboratories\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
\n2020 Horn Point Road
\nCambridge 410-228-8200
\nwww.umces.edu\/hpl<\/a>
\nThe University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is situated on this former 850-acre duPont estate graces by the shores of the Choptank River. Visit the aquaculture hatchery, the Chesapeake Bay Observing System, the environmental education center or walk along one of the many nature trails.<\/p>\n

Oxford-Bellevue Ferry <\/strong>
\nOxford 410-745-9023
\nwww.oxfordbellevueferry.com<\/a>
\nCrosses the scenic Tred Avon River every 20 minutes and accommodates recreational vehicles and trailers. Established in 1683, believed to be the oldest ferry in America that operates continuously, unattached to a cable.<\/p>\n

Pintail Point
\n<\/strong>511 Pintail Point Farm Lane
\nQueenstown 410-827-7065
\nwww.pointatpintail.com<\/a>
\nThis 1,000 acre recreational destination is a sports enthusiasts\u2019 delight. The area enjoys a national reputation for sporting clays, preserve hunting, charterboat fishing and salt and freshwater fly fishing.<\/p>\n

Sailwinds Park
\n<\/strong>200 Byrne Street
\nCambridge 410-228-7245
\nThis $30 million waterfront economic development revitalization project is home of the Governor\u2019s hall, Visitor Center, Playspace and a public beach.<\/p>\n

Salisbury Zoo
\n<\/strong>755 South Park Drive
\nSalisbury 410-548-3188
\nwww.salisburyzoo.org<\/a>
\nAcclaimed as one of the finest small zoos in the nation, this habitat offers a naturalistic enclosure for nearly 500 species native to North, Central and South America. This totally free zoo is funded by city taxes and assisted by civic and service groups and clubs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SPORTS & RECREATION \/ PARKS & NATURE Assateague State Park 7307 Stephen Decatur Highway Berlin 410-641-2120 http:\/\/dnr.maryland.gov\/publiclands\/Pages\/eastern\/assateague.aspx Maryland\u2019s only ocean park, the island\u2019s bayside offers canoeing to secluded coves. Forested areas are home to a variety of wildlife including deer and the magnificent wild Chincoteague ponies. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge 2145 Key Wallace Drive Cambridge […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/EasternMD3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/316"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/EasternMD3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/EasternMD3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/EasternMD3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/EasternMD3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=316"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/EasternMD3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":601,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/EasternMD3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/316\/revisions\/601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/EasternMD3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}