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First Saturday Hike: Mindfulness Hiking is a great way to disconnect from the stresses of day-to-day life and use nature to tune in to the moment. Join a ranger on December’s first Saturday hike to learn about moving “mindfully” through nature and the wonderful health benefits it provides. Meet Dec 2 at 10 am at 2941 Appleton Road. Hike is 3.5 miles round trip. Click here for more information.

Maryland Senior Rangers at Fair Hill! In November Fair Hill NRMA graduated its first ever class of Senior Rangers. Over the course of six weeks, the group enthusiastically took lots of walks, experienced stream ecology, hawks, canine search and rescue and  orienteering. They even made beautiful take-home art with locally-sourced and found materials. Congrats to our Senior Rangers!

First Day Hike--Save the Date Mark your calendar for a 5-mile hike on the morning of January 1, 2024!  Hikers will meet at the North Appleton lot for a long walk on portions of the green and blue trails, and into the Skinner area of the park. Click here for more information.

Hoarfrost covers the grasses, and a sycamore holds on to changing leaves.

It's cold, and Fair Hill is still beautiful.

Heads up! Here are some upcoming public events utilizing park areas.

Hikes are free, but regular park service charges apply ($3 per vehicle for Maryland residents; $5 for out-of-state visitors). Please dress for the weather/activity, wear sunscreen and insect repellent, bring plenty of water and snacks, and check for ticks.

In case of inclement weather, please contact the Fair Hill NRMA Duty Ranger regarding status of park programs: 410-218-1698.

Save Our Pollinators! Donate today to support butterfly and bumblebee habitat and education in state parks!  Donations in any amount are a helpful way to make a difference. Thank you!

Annual Pass Available for Purchase
$75 for Marylanders; $100 for out-of-state visitors

Our annual State Park and Trail Passport grants unlimited day-use admission and boat launching at state parks, and a 10 percent discount on state-operated concessions and boat rentals. 

To enhance convenience and value, this year's pass will arrive in a self-contained packet with a detachable hang-tag, and will be valid for a full year from the month of purchase. 

Our network of state parks include more than 900 miles of trails for biking, hiking, and horseback riding, as well as unique water access and camping facilities.

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