DNR: More than 4,000 people hit the trails for Maryland’s First Day Hikes

BALTIMORE, MD—Thousands of Marylanders began the New Year by hitting the trails. A total of 4,248 people hiked about 10,691 miles during First Day Hikes in 40 different Maryland state parks on New Year’s weekend, according to data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Between December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2024, park rangers led 47 scheduled hikes […]

Baltimore County hiking, biking loop dedicated to late public servant

EDGEMERE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has dedicated a half-mile trail loop at North Point State Park in honor of former public servant and avid bicyclist, Steven L. Kreseski. A native and resident of Baltimore City, Kreseski served three years as chief of staff for former Governor Robert Ehrlich Jr. and was his legislative director on Capitol Hill from […]

Boy Scout troop installs footbridge in Carney

CARNEY, MD—One local Boy Scout troop has been busy improving a hiking trail in Carney this weekend. Eagle Scout candidate Lance Hastings led a crew from Troop 124 that installed a footbridge at the Gunpowder Falls State Park – Graham Memorial Area, according to Councilman David Marks. This wooded area north of Cub Hill is used by the Baltimore Bowmen […]

Rescue underway along Loch Raven Watershed trail

PARKVILLE, MD—Emergency crews are attempting to rescue an injured person along a trail near Parkville. At just before 8:45 p.m., the Providence Volunteer Fire Company reported that units were attempting to reach an injured person along the Glen Ellen Trail in Loch Raven Watershed. ATVs from the Baltimore County Fire Department in Hillendale and four-wheel drive units from PVFC are […]