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Charles County, MD Has Many Outdoor Recreation Options
Busy bodies, rejoice. Charles County, Md., is home to many attractions that are ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Water Activities
The county is surrounded by the Potomac, Patuxent and Wicomico rivers, making it ideal for boating, fishing, water skiing, tubing, canoeing and kayaking. The Potomac River is recognized as a world-class place to fish for largemouth bass, and is also a great place for blue catfish and stripers.
Meanwhile, the region's overall system of rivers and lakes is a hotbed for... Read More »
Swan Point Leads Way for Golf in La Plata, MD Area
An hour away from Washington D.C., where it seems few people ever agree on anything, there is a place that generates a consensus of opinion among the golfing faithful. If you are playing golf in Charles County, Maryland, one of your stops needs to be the Swan Point Yacht & Country Club, located on the banks of the Potomac River.
Swan Point is consistently rated as one of the best courses in Maryland, and among the better places to play in the nation. Golf Digest magazine has named it one of... Read More »
La Plata Dogs Enjoy Array of Parks
The town of La Plata is just a silver dollar's throw away from some of the best canine recreation spots in Maryland. Turkey Hill and White Plains Dog Parks are slightly north of La Plata. The parks are fenced in and completely leashless, but for extended play dates at Turkey Hill, it's best to bring water and a dish for Fido. Charles County contains over 3,000 acres of park land, where leashes and cleanup are expected, of course. Chapel Point State Park, Purse State Park and Smallwood State... Read More »
Paddle the Lake at Gilbert Run Park in La Plata, MD
Whether you’re a paddle-wielder or an old-fashioned pedaler, the waters at Gilbert Run Park have a vehicle for your aquatic pleasure.
For those who prefer the land, the 180-acre park also features hiking and nature trails. The facility centers around a 60-acre lake.
“We have paddleboats and rent those out to two, three or four people,” says John Snow, park manager. “We also rent rowboats, fishing boats and canoes.”
The prices range from $6 an hour for a two-person paddleboat up to $8 an hour... Read More »
Outdoor Activities In La Plata, Maryland
Charles County may rank among the fastest-growing areas in the state, but this region – the third most forested county in Maryland – retains a pristine natural beauty that makes for some fabulous outdoor adventures.
Whether you’re into biking or birding, fishing or fossil hunting, the county offers a range of activities to fit the varying interests and fitness levels of families, retirees, casual tourists or extreme adventurers.
“Surrounded by the Potomac, Patuxent and Wicomico rivers, Charles... Read More »
Regency Furniture Stadium in La Plata, MD
Regency Furniture Stadium Fans are encouraged to be crabby when they attend Southern Maryland Blue Crabs games at the 4,200-seat Regency Furniture Stadium in La Plata, MD. This is one of the newest minor league stadiums in America, having hosted its first regular season game in 2008. Regency Furniture Stadium has an interesting architecture with sloping red roofs and a left field wall that bears a door to allow players to enter the field from the locker room, modeled after the Green... Read More »
