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More from DNR​​​

This silver maple at Green Ridge State Forest is the biggest Big Tree on Maryland public lands. Maryland DNR photo.

‘Big Tree Centennial Contest’ Offers Prizes for Exploring Maryland’s State Forests​​

In partnership with the Maryland Forest Service, the program is offering its Big-Tree Centennial Contest​, encouraging the public to explore Maryland state forest and to report back on any trees larger than 15 feet in circumference.
Speckled trout are one of those species and Rexx Williamson caught and released this beautiful specimen. Photo Courtesy of Rexx Williamson​​​​
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Maryland Fishing Report – June 18​​​

Maryland anglers are seeing some wonderful fishing opportunities this week as freshwater species settle into predictable patterns and an influx of summer marine species begin to move into Maryland waters.​

A ranger places the “open” sign at Point Lookout State Park. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo.
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Secretary’s Message: Maryland State Parks Are Saving a Space For You

Summer vacation season has arrived and millions of Marylanders are making plans to head for the great outdoors. Our public lands are ready to receive this annual influx with a little help from a logistical solution to a longstanding problem.
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Maryland DNR 2025 Photo Contest is Underway!

Photographers and nature enthusiasts are invited to submit their most beautiful images of the state’s flora and fauna to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources 2025 Photo Contest
St. Clement's Island lighthouse and 25 in 2025 button ​​​​​​​​​​

Maryland State Parks Adventure Challenge 25 in 2025​​​​

The Maryland State Parks “25 in 2025” Adventure Challenge is here! This program challenges you to get out to visit Maryland State Parks and complete at least 25 themed ​challenges- before November 15, 2025. 
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 NRP Underwater Operations Team members patrol the Severn River during the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstrations in May. Maryland DNR photo.R​​​​​​​​​

Maryland Natural Resources Police Report: Spring 2025​​

The Maryland Natural Resources Police took action on numerous violations of criminal and natural resource law from March through May.​
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2025 Maryland Ice Cream Trail


The Office of Outdoor Recreation is partnering with the Maryland Department of Agriculture on this sweet initiative, which pairs a trail outdoors with a Maryland-based creamery.

Click here for more!​​​ ​​​​
​​​Maryland Ice Cream Trail 


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