Events

July 21, 2019

Kenilworth Gardens Bird Walk

Join a ranger for a birding excursion to view and learn about the various types of birds that populate Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens,

Washington, DC

July 21, 2019

Guided Hike to Cunningham Falls

Enjoy a leisurely hike to the majestic Cunningham Falls with park staff to guide the way.

Thurmont, MD

July 21, 2019

Allegheny Portage Railroad -Inclines 6 to 10 Hike

Join a Park Ranger for an exploration of the historic trace of the Allegheny Portage Railroad on this downhill, strenuous hike.

Gallitzin, PA

July 21, 2019

Howard County Pow-Wow/American Indian Show

The pow-wow is an opportunity to interact with American Indian dancers, singers, drummers, artists and crafts persons.

West Friendship, MD

July 21, 2019

Stony Man Hike, Shenandoah NP

Stoney Man is a short, easy hike with some of the best views in Shenandoah National Park.

Marksville, VA

July 21, 2019

Kayak Tour of Chesapake Bay Environmental Center

After some basic instruction, experience the wonders of the wetlands via kayak on a two-hour paddle.

Grasonville, MD

July 21, 2019

Living History at Fort McHenry

Join us every Wednesday through Sunday from June 26 – August 18, 2019 for living history at Fort McHenry!

Baltimore, MD

July 21, 2019

Discover the Susquehanna Pontoon Tours!

Explore the Susquehanna River in a comfortable, 10 passenger pontoon boat!

Wrightsville, PA

July 21, 2019

Solitary Bee Beginnings Workshop, Adkins Arboretum

Learn about the ecology, life cycles, and groupings of these lone workers.

Ridgely, MD

July 21, 2019

Tubing at Monkton

Beat the summer heat with a leisurely tubing trip down the Big Gunpowder Falls.

Monkton, MD

July 22, 2019

Shenandoah Stories in Stone Hike

Learn how ancient volcanic activity shaped Shenandoah and still affects life here.

Marksville, VA

July 22, 2019

Appalachian Trail Hike, Shenandoah National Park

Take a short journey on the most famous long-distance hiking trail in the world.

Stanley, VA

July 22, 2019

Rocky Gap Guided Evening Paddle

Close out your week with a guided sunset paddle on Lake Habeeb with a naturalist.

Flintstone, MD

July 23, 2019

Dutch Gap Butterflies and Dragonflies Hike

Roam the fields and waterways with the naturalist to discover the colorful world of butterflies and dragonflies.

Chester, VA

July 23, 2019

Stony Man Hike, Shenandoah NP

Stoney Man is a short, easy hike with some of the best views in Shenandoah National Park.

Marksville, VA

July 23, 2019

Gettysburg History Hike: Three Days in 90 Minutes

Hike from the Visitor Center to Cemetery Ridge where fighting raged on July 2 & 3, 1863.

Gettysburg, PA

July 23, 2019

Oyster Gardening Seminar at the Mariners' Museum

Come learn how to be an “adopted parent” to oysters.

Newport News, VA

July 24, 2019

Shenandoah Stories in Stone Hike

Learn how ancient volcanic activity shaped Shenandoah and still affects life here.

Marksville, VA

July 24, 2019

Shenandoah National Park Mount Marshall Hike

Hike 1.5 miles south along the historic Appalachian Trail to a spectacular Shenandoah Valley view.

, VA

July 24, 2019

Living History at Fort McHenry

Join us every Wednesday through Sunday from June 26 – August 18, 2019 for living history at Fort McHenry!

Baltimore, MD

July 24, 2019

Gettysburg History Hike: Three Days in 90 Minutes

Hike from the Visitor Center to Cemetery Ridge where fighting raged on July 2 & 3, 1863.

Gettysburg, PA

July 24, 2019

Summer Nights in the Pickering Creek Wetlands

Join Pickering Creek Audubon's naturalists as the sun goes down and our nocturnal world awakens as we explore our wetlands after dark!

Easton, MD

July 25, 2019

West Virginia Geology: A Rockin’ Hike

Hike Piney Ridge Trail to find rocks, minerals and fossils on this morning walk.

Berkeley Springs, WV

July 25, 2019

Living History at Fort McHenry

Join us every Wednesday through Sunday from June 26 – August 18, 2019 for living history at Fort McHenry!

Baltimore, MD

July 25, 2019

Stony Man Hike, Shenandoah NP

Stoney Man is a short, easy hike with some of the best views in Shenandoah National Park.

Marksville, VA

July 25, 2019

Gettysburg History Hike: Three Days in 90 Minutes

Hike from the Visitor Center to Cemetery Ridge where fighting raged on July 2 & 3, 1863.

Gettysburg, PA

July 25, 2019

Sea Glass Beach Walk at Sandy Point

Learn about the significance of beach glass, rarity of colors, and take a relaxing early evening stroll along the beachfront to start your own collection of jewels formed by the waves.

Annapolis, MD

July 26, 2019

Shenandoah Stories in Stone Hike

Learn how ancient volcanic activity shaped Shenandoah and still affects life here.

Marksville, VA

July 26, 2019

Wye Island Kayak Meet Up

Bring your Kayak to Wye Island at the Granary Creek Picnic Area to meet up with others to kayak the creek.

Queenstown, MD

July 26, 2019

Living History at Fort McHenry

Join us every Wednesday through Sunday from June 26 – August 18, 2019 for living history at Fort McHenry!

Baltimore, MD

July 26, 2019

Henricus Forge Ahead Fridays

Guests will learn about 17th century trades and watch demonstrations of blacksmithing, leather-working, wood-working, sewing, apothecary, and more.

Chester, MD

July 26, 2019

Gettysburg History Hike: Three Days in 90 Minutes

Hike from the Visitor Center to Cemetery Ridge where fighting raged on July 2 & 3, 1863.

Gettysburg, PA

July 26, 2019

Evening Tubing at Monkton

Beat the summer heat with a leisurely tubing trip down the Big Gunpowder Falls.

Monkton, MD

July 26, 2019

Night Skies Program at Big Meadows

Join amateur astronomers at Shenandoah National Park as they present a provocative presentation on controlling light pollution as you gaze at the heavenly stars through telescopes.

Stanley, VA

July 27, 2019

Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Southern Bay

Enjoy a day-long Calvert Marine Museum Lighthouse Adventure Cruise aboard a private charter vessel.

Solomons, MD

July 27, 2019

Patapsco State Park Hike on Morning Choice Trail!

Join the Howard County Sierra Club for a fun 3.8 mile nice cool hike to the ruins of two old houses.

Elkridge, MD

July 27, 2019

Wye Island Paddle

Join Chesapeake Paddlers Association on a kayak paddle around Wye Island.

Wye Mills, MD

July 27, 2019

Weed Warriors Attack! Cunningham Falls

Join forces with a park naturalist and wage war on invasive plants!

Thurmont, MD

July 27, 2019

Es Mi Parque - Rocky Gap State Park

Fisheries and Park Staff will be teaching basic fishing, casting, and local fish biology at the "Es Mi Parque” this Hispanic Outreach Event.

Flintstone, MD

July 27, 2019

Democracy Weekend at Jamestown Settlement

Jamestown Settlement commemorates the 400th Anniversary of the 1619 First Legislative Assembly with themed tours, interpretive programs, military exercises, and re-enactments

Williamsburg, VA

July 27, 2019

Kings Landing Wetland Kayak Trip

Enjoy a peaceful morning paddle as you wind slowly along marshy channels looking for flowering plants and animal families.

Huntingtown, MD

July 27, 2019

Pirates on the Potomac at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum

Join your mateys and a few scurvy scalawags for some pirate fun this summer at the annual Pirates on the Potomac event!

Piney Point, MD

July 27, 2019

Shenandoah NP Mount Marshall Hike

Hike along the historic Appalachian Trail to a spectacular Shenandoah Valley view.

, VA

July 27, 2019

Greenland Paddling Workshop

This workshop on Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's campus focuses on the origins and techniques of Greenland paddling.

St. Michaels, MD

July 27, 2019

Stony Man Hike, Shenandoah NP

Stoney Man is a short, easy hike with some of the best views in Shenandoah National Park.

Marksville, VA

July 27, 2019

Living History at Fort McHenry

Join us every Wednesday through Sunday from June 26 – August 18, 2019 for living history at Fort McHenry!

Baltimore, MD

July 27, 2019

James River Transportation Festival

Learn more about the vital role the James River has played in Virginia history & transportation over the past few hundred years.

Monroe, VA

July 27, 2019

Discover the Susquehanna Pontoon Tours!

Explore the Susquehanna River in a comfortable, 10 passenger pontoon boat!

Wrightsville, PA

July 27, 2019

Gettysburg History Hike: Three Days in 90 Minutes

Hike from the Visitor Center to Cemetery Ridge where fighting raged on July 2 & 3, 1863.

Gettysburg, PA

July 27, 2019

Calvert Marine Museum Toy Boat Building

Bring children ages 5 and up to enjoy this wonderful Calvert Marine Museum tradition.

Solomons, MD

July 27, 2019

Patuxent River Cruises on the Dee of St. Mary's

This is a great way to experience the Patuxent River aboard the Calvert Marine Museum's iconic Chesapeake Bay Skipjack.

Solomons, MD

July 27, 2019

Beautiful Bosely Conservancy Kayak Tour

Glide through the braided streams of this 350 acre protected freshwater wetland managed by the Izaak Walton League of America.

Edgewood, MD

July 27, 2019

Lotus Canoe Trip, Kingman and Heritage Islands

Join in for a canoe tour along the Anacostia River!

Washington, DC

July 27, 2019

Log Cabins of Chestnut Hike, Caledonia SP

Enjoy a three mile hike on Raccoon Run Trail and visit the cabins built from chestnut trees that died in the blight.

Fayetteville, PA

July 27, 2019

Hyner Run Bird Walk

Join the park naturalist for a bird-watching hike. We will also talk about equipment, habitats, and techniques.

North Bend, PA

July 27, 2019

Monarch Release, Gunpowder Falls SP

Enjoy watching the initial flight of freshly emerged monarch butterflies!

Middle River, MD

July 27, 2019

Seldom Seen Island Paddle

Dutch Gap Conservation guides will lead this low-tide tour of the James River tidal lagoon and island.

Chester, VA

July 27, 2019

Rollerskate at Twilight at the Anacostia Park

This late skate features a 1970s dance party (dressing in 1970s attire is encouraged!), Soul Train line and see DJ Spirit go head to head with "Brother" Graylin Pressbury in…

Washington, DC