At Black Panther Historic Shipwreck Preserve, a German submarine was sunk by the US Navy in Potomac River. This site became Maryland's historic preserve in 1994. Dans Mountain State Park is a day use park only. It has many peaks and presents spectacular & scenic sights of the surrounding areas. Dans rock has a big peak of 2898 feet above the sea level.



Conowingo Hydroelectric Plant and Dam is the largest in US. It is made across River Susquehanna. It operates the unique fish lifts and stores it in huge numbers at its lake. Maryland's highest water fall exists at Cunningham Falls State Park There are many falls, but one which is accessible by a wheelchair also. All the miscellaneous activities that are related to mountains are provided.

Elk Neck State Park is on a peninsula formed by Elk River and Chesapeake Bay. Sandy beaches, marshlands and heavy wooed forests are available here, offering all sorts of activities. Greenbrier State Park has lots of recreational activities for its visitors in its multi-use park. The 42 acres, man-made lake attracts thousands of guests to this place each year.

Smallwood State Park is a tribute to Maryland's 4th Governor, General William Smallwood. It used to be his home in the hardwood forest. His house called "Smallwood's Retreat" is preserved and opened to visitors. Services for campsites are provided and groups are honored. They can do hiking in the forest area and if they find it too tiring they can always come back as all the trails are marked very properly.

Between the towns of Oakland and Westernport, stands The Potomac State Forest in 11461 acres. It offers its guests some of the panoramic views with its valleys and streams flowing in them. Many activities are also available, but no pets are allowed on the beach.

Swallow Falls State Park consists some of the breath taking falls in Maryland. A River Youghiogheny flows along the park and water making gurgling sounds in the silent forest. Rocky Gap State Park has a mile long gorge displaying sheer cliffs from a jungle that is full of hemlock trees and many flowery trees.

All recreational activities are available at Lake Habeeb and pets are also allowed on some campsites. The Choptank River Fishing Pier is open 23hrs a day, 365 days a year. With its vast variety and fish-filled waters, its paradise for anglers.

At Deep Creek State Park fishing is good and so is hunting, but for that you have to follow certain rules, obtain a license and wait for the season. Green Ridge State Forest is spread over 43000 acres and shares its borders with many mountain ranges. Wildlife here is aplenty with many ponds and streams.

Patuxent River State Park has virgin stream Valley Park, which is spread over 6648 acres and many natural trails. Some parts of the park, known as State Wildlands Area, is mainly a fishing and hunting ground. Seneca Creek State Park's area along River Road has restricted hunting ground and a 90 acre Clopper lake provides fishing.