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Seven projects selected for Virginia’s Recreational Trails Program grants

September 23, 2024Across Our Desk

RICHMOND, Va. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Federal Highway Administration have awarded grants to seven trail projects through the Recreational Trails Program.   The Recreational Trails Program, or RTP, is a federal, matching reimbursement program established to construct and rehabilitate recreational trails and trail-related facilities.     The 2024 projects, representing non-motorized, […]

ShoreRivers to Partner with Caroline County Recreation and Parks

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024Across Our Desk

EASTON, MD ShoreRivers is proud to announce a new partnership with Caroline County Recreation and Parks to co-develop and implement programming where fifth-grade students will investigate the question: “are our rivers swimmable and fishable?” Planning stages for this new initiative have already begun, and programming will take place next summer. Through this program, students will […]

First Day Hikes on Maryland Public Lands to Welcome 2022

December 29, 2021Across Our Desk

Ranger-led and Self-guided Hikes Available Across Maryland The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites everyone to take a First Day Hike, Maryland’s annual tradition for a fun, healthy way to welcome the New Year. The Maryland Park Service will once again make First Day Hikes a weekend-long event, with ranger-led and self-guided opportunities across […]

Construction Begins on Fort Delaware Enhancements

September 12, 2021September 10, 2021Across Our Desk

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control begins construction on several projects at Fort Delaware State Park that will improve visitor experience. All areas of the fort normally open to the public will remain open. The $3.7 million project, funded by multiple sources, includes the following enhancements at the fort: – The tram […]

First Day Hikes to Ring in the New Year in Maryland

December 22, 2020Across Our Desk

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites everyone to take a First Day Hike, Maryland’s annual tradition for a fun, healthy way to welcome the New Year. This year, the Maryland Park Service will offer self-guided hike opportunities across the state from January 1-3, 2021. As always, Maryland’s state parks, state forests, and wildlife management […]

UMD Extension is Partnering Up with the Maryland Dept. of Transportation to Create ‘Walktober

September 14, 2020Across Our Desk

A month dedicated to promoting a safe and healthy community COLLEGE PARK, MD — Just in time for October, University of Maryland Extension (UME) is teaming up with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to begin the tradition of Walktober. Walktober is a full month dedicated to health, safety and education for pedestrians and drivers […]

Portions of the Kent Island South Trail will be temporarily closed starting April 7, 2020

April 6, 2020Across Our Desk

The Queen Anne’s County Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled major work to be done on the Kent Island South Trail beginning on Tuesday April 7, 2020. We are asking citizens to avoid the use of the trail during this time; parts of the trail will be closed temporarily. On April 7, 2020, our […]

Gordons Pond elevated boardwalk at Cape Henlopen State Park to close for repairs next week

February 1, 2020January 31, 2020Across Our Desk

LEWES, DE – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will close the Gordons Pond elevated boardwalk along the Gordons Pond Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park on Wednesday, February 5 and Thursday, February 6, 2020 for repairs to its railing. Access to the boardwalk where it meets the trail on the […]

First Day Hikes across Delaware

December 29, 2019December 27, 2019Across Our Desk

DOVER, DE – New Year’s Day is a great time to kick the 2020s off on the right foot with one of 18 First Day Hikes hosted by DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation. First Day Hikes is a national movement sponsored by America’s State Parks to encourage the celebration of fitness in the nation’s […]

Winter Walks at Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge

November 5, 2019November 4, 2019Across Our Desk

Four Winter Walks at Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge – all in sanctuary areas – are again being sponsored this year by Friends of Eastern Neck, Inc. The walks provide a great opportunity to experience areas of the Refuge not usually open to the public, with a good chance of spotting waterfowl and wildlife. Depending […]