In their footsteps...stepping forward in nature and back in time!
The Maryland Park Service's 2024 program theme is “In Their Footsteps...stepping forward in nature and back in time!” Have you ever wondered about the people who walked in Maryland before you? Are you curious about the animals whose footprints you find in the park? Do you wonder what impact your footsteps have? Do you want to get out to take a hike and experience the outdoors? This year, our Park Rangers will be offering a variety of programs to encourage you to explore our State Parks and learn more about history, nature, and recreation. We invite you to travel in their footsteps...stepping forward into nature and back into time!
We can follow the footsteps of animals to learn about nature.
Follow the footsteps of other environmentalists to learn about responsible recreation.
Follow the footsteps of our historical figures back in time to learn about our past. Featured Events
Earth Day Celebrations- April 20-22 - check out our
Earth Day in Maryland State Parks website to find an event near you!
Stepping into State Parks - 2024 Challenge
In keeping with the 2024 program theme “In their footsteps...stepping forward in nature and back in time!” Maryland State Parks challenges you, along with your friends and family to “Step Out in State Parks.” Complete 24 (or more) activities on your own, before the end of 2024, to be entered in a drawing for great prizes! With over 75 Maryland State Parks to choose from you’ll have fun finding new parks to explore while “stepping out” and experiencing history, nature and recreation across the state! When you complete a challenge feel free to post a picture to social media and tag #MDParksFootsteps . At the end of this challenge submit your photos to us to be entered to win a prize. Submission link coming soon!
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Challenges so far:
- April:
- Earth Day Challenge: Participate in a Clean-up or Trash Bash
- Arbor Day Challenge: Plant a Native Shrub, Tree or Perennial
- Visit one historical site in a MD State Park
- Leave your footsteps in a new State Park
- Show us your appropriate footwear while recreating in a MD State Park
- Spot a set of animal tracks while exploring parks
- Keep up with April’s challenges using our
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