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American Chestnut Land Trust
(Two Trail Heads)
South trail: Scientists Cliffs Road
Port Republic, Maryland 20676
North trail: Double Oak Road
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
Mailing Address: PO Box 2363
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
410-414-3400
www.acltweb.org
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Fifteen miles of self-guided serene public hiking trails in two locations. Guided hikes are also available from fall through spring. Guided canoe trips and hikes offered from spring through fall on beautiful Parkers Creek. Check the online calendar of events for annual family events. Limited access for wheelchairs - must be arranged prior to visit.
Directions: South Trail: Route 4 to Parkers Creek Road. Turn right onto Scientists Cliffs Road. Proceed .8 miles to Land Trust parking lot on left.
North Trail: Route 4 to Dares Beach Road. Turn right onto Double Oak Road. Proceed one mile. Turn left at Land Trust sign.
Admission:
Free. Memberships available.
Hours: Daily dawn to dusk.
Double Oak Farm is closed during deer firearms season for safety.
Arthur Storer Planetarium
Calvert High School Campus
600 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
410-535-7339
www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/
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This unique facility, named after America’s first colonial astronomer and childhood friend of Sir Isaac Newton, allows visitors of all ages to explore the cosmos. Programs last 30-45 minutes. Seating is limited to 70 and is first-come, first-served. Limited access for wheelchairs - must be arranged prior to visit.
Directions: Route 4 to Dares Beach Road. Turn left at Calvert High School.
Admission: Free.
Hours: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month during the Calvert County school year at 6:45 and 8 pm. Doors open 15 minutes prior.
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
2880 Grays Road
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
410-535-5327
www.calvertparks.org
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This 100-acre ecological sanctuary includes the northernmost naturally occurring stand of bald cypress trees in America. A nature trail features an elevated boardwalk. The Nature Center houses live animals and exhibits. Classes, demonstrations, field trips and special programs are offered throughout the year. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more.
Directions:
Route 4 to Sixes Road (MD 506). Turn left onto Grays Road. The sanctuary is approximately .25 mile on your right.
Admission: Free.
Hours: April - September: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm.
October - March: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm; Sunday 1 - 4:30 pm.
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Visitor Center (CBL)
Charles Street, PO Box 38
Solomons, Maryland 20688
410-326-7443
www.cbl.umces.edu
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Founded by zoologist Reginald Truitt in 1925 on land donated by the people of Solomons, this is the oldest state-supported marine laboratory on the East Coast. A part of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, CBL allows visitors to experience the scientific atmosphere of the research facility, learn about the ecology and natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay and the important contributions made by CBL scientists to our environmental heritage.
Directions:
Route 4 to Solomons Island (MD 2 which becomes Charles Street). The Visitor Center is on the left.
Admission: Free.
Hours:
April 15 - December 7: Tuesday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm.
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road
Huntingtown, Maryland 20639
410-535-2661 • 410-535-5327
www.calvertparks.org
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This 260-acre park on the Patuxent River and Cocktown Creek offers a variety of outdoor activities. A site for environmental education, the park features pastures, woodland and wetlands. Amenities include picnic shelters with tables and grills, wetlands boardwalk, fishing pier, launch area for canoes and kayaks, swimming pool, shoreline, horse ring and Patuxent Hall (for indoor meetings and receptions.) Youth camping, horse ring, picnic shelters and hall require reservations. Wheelchair accessible.
Directions:
Route 4 to Huntingtown business district. Turn on Kings Landing Road. Follow road 3.5 miles to park.
Admission: Free.
Pool Fees:
Adults $3.
Youth $2.
Seniors $1.75.
Children 1-2 $0.50.
Hours:
Memorial Day - Labor Day: Daily 8:30 am - 8 pm.
Labor Day – October: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am – 6 pm.
November – Memorial Day: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
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