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LOOK UP, MARYLAND!:
Maryland has towns that were founded by the British, towns that were founded by the Germans, towns that were founded by the Americans. Maryland has towns built in the mountains, towns built on a great estuary, towns built on a great ocean, towns built on great rivers. Maryland has towns built on lumber, towns built on granite, towns built on coal, towns built on railroads. Heck, Maryland even has towns built on oysters.
There is no better way to see Maryland towns than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a self-guided walking tour.
A walking tour can be many things. Interested in heritage tourism? Looking for an educational day trip for the kids? Need a fun exercise plan? Want to find subjects to take great pictures? Whether you are visiting a new town or just out to look at your own town in a new way, a Maryland walking tour from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are.
Each of the 35 walking tours in LOOK UP, MARYLAND! describes a mix of historical, architectural, cultural and ecclesiastical landmarks. Street addresses and step-by-step directions lead the way. A quick primer on identifying architectural styles seen on America's streets is included.
So look twice before crossing the street and get out and look up, Maryland!
DOGGIN' MARYLAND: THE 100 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG IN THE FREE STATE:
Have you ever considered how far you walk with your dog? If you walk just 15 minutes a day you will have walked far enough in your dog's lifetime to cross the United States. With all that walking ahead of you, aren't you ready for a new place to take a hike with your dog in Maryland?
DOGGIN' MARYLAND: THE 100 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG IN THE FREE STATE explores the state's top trails with your best friend in mind...
Where can your dog go to climb Maryland's highest mountain? (page 71)
Where can your dog hike to a working still? (page 21)
Where can you camp with your dog inside the Beltway? (page 97)
Where can your dog swim under Maryland's highest waterfall? (page 36)
No Dogs!
Is there any more dispiriting day for a dog owner than driving to a new park and encountering the dreaded "NO DOGS" sign? DOGGIN' MARYLAND tells you the parks that don't welcome dogs. Also packed inside these 192 pages are...
...local beach regulations for dogs
...tips on outfitting your dog for a hike
...tips on practicing low impact hiking with your dog
...and much more
Maryland is a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your dog can climb mountains that leave him panting, trot down sand trails, walk on some of the most historic grounds in America, explore dark ravines or circle lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. While walking the dog, author Doug Gelbert also brings along generous helpings of local history, botany, geology, architecture and more.
So what are you waiting for? Your dog will want to get going and look a bald eagle in the eye (page 41), stare down into America's first chromium mine (page 45), hunt for some of Maryland's 42 native orchids (page 67)...
