SOMD Outdoors

 

Southern Maryland is an absolute playground for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a diverse landscape that seamlessly transitions from expansive agricultural fields to pristine coastal waterways. For water lovers, the region features unparalleled access to the Patuxent River Water Trail and the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, where kayakers can paddle directly over a historic, partially submerged World War I ghost fleet. Hikers and trail runners can explore the dramatic fossil-bearing sea cliffs at Calvert Cliffs State Park or navigate the miles of densely wooded, scenic loops winding through Cedarville State Forest. The area is also a premier destination for world-class sportfishing, allowing anglers to troll for trophy striped bass in the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay or cast for largemouth bass in quiet, hidden tidal creeks. Whether you are hunting for ancient megalodon teeth on a secluded beach, cycling along rural, flat backroads, or birdwatching for bald eagles and osprey in the sprawling salt marshes, Southern Maryland offers a rugged, untouched escape for every kind of adventurer.

 

Hunting for ancient megalodon teeth on the beach is a great way to spend five hours staring at the sand, only to realize your greatest discovery of the day is a severe case of lower back pain.