Hike in the moonlight along the C&O Canal towpath to Great Falls, Maryland, 4 miles

We will do a series of trails in the seldom visited Lost Mountain section of Sky Meadows State Park.

Few sights in nature rival the thrill of watching an eagle soar. Hopefully we’ll get several of those thrills today as we visit a scenic Maryland state park renowned as one of the prime eagle nesting areas on the East Coast.

Join this exploration of Seneca Creek, the major source of power for Montgomery County during its first 150 years, where it was used for grist mills, saw mills, bellows for forges, and fulling mills.

Hike in the moonlight along the C&O Canal towpath to Great Falls, Maryland, 4 miles

Take your pick of two hikes in the remote backcountry deep in the folds of Great North Mtn, Both of them feature the magnificent view from Halfmoon Mtn. Lookout.

Today we will return to a place in a little-known forest area in Southern Maryland.

Two rocky summits, both with glorious views, for the price of one today!

December is one of the better times to tackle Old Rag, when it is considerably less crowded than it is in the warmer months.

The ACLT is a relatively new park in Calvert County that features rolling hills and vistas of the broad Parker Creek that drains into the Chesapeake Bay.

Long hikers start at Beahms Gap Overlook, and follow the AT north for about 1 mile and turn left onto Neighbor Mountain Trail.

Here’s the perfect prelude to your upcoming holiday festivities: a brisk hike along the wildest, most scenic stretch of the Potomac River – yet only a short drive away.