| Sika Deer Hunting In Maryland | | | | provided by the Savage River Reservoir where |
| Is a Maryland stopover on your travel itinerary? | | | | anglers snag bass, walleye and elusive brook trout. |
| Now's the time to reserve a few days or weeks for | | | | Paddlers enjoy whitewater stretches just as surely |
| a stay in the "Old Line State." Imagine mountain trails | | | | as hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers and off-road |
| graced with shades of autumn and leisurely strolls | | | | vehicle enthusiasts appreciate Savage River's |
| past misty waterfalls. How about treating yourself to | | | | well-developed system of multi-use trails. Outdoor |
| a meal of legendary blue crabs, fresh-caught from | | | | activities in the forest span all four seasons, with |
| the Chesapeake Bay. Catch a glimpse of wild, ponies | | | | winter snowfalls prompting an influx of cross-country |
| ambling along sandy shores. Maryland offers its | | | | skiers and snowmobile riders. |
| fortunate visitors a multitude of natural, unforgettable | | | | Another western Maryland gem is Deep Creek Lake |
| vacation experiences. Plus, Maryland offers fantastic | | | | State Park in Swanton. Located on the shores of the |
| Maryland campgrounds and Maryland RV camping | | | | state's largest lake, this park is set on the Allegheny |
| resorts which welcome travelers, many in both | | | | Highlands Plateau at the southern edge of Meadow |
| summer and winter months. | | | | Mountain. Once inhabited by nomadic tribesmen and |
| Savvy RV travelers will find Savage River State | | | | Native American hunters, the surrounding area now |
| Forest, near the town of Grantsville in Maryland's | | | | shelters resident species such as wild turkeys, skunks |
| scenic western portion. The state's biggest forest | | | | and opossums. Trails guide hikers through oak and |
| encompasses almost 53,000 acres on the | | | | hickory forests and up to the peak of Meadow |
| mountainous Allegheny Plateau, comprised of a | | | | Mountain. Swimming, fishing, tubing, sailing, skiing and |
| combination of woods, streams and fields, with | | | | hunting are favorite park pastimes. While winter |
| almost half the acreage preserved as wildlands. | | | | welcomes ice fishermen and snowmobilers, summer |
| Savage River's visitors share hardwood forests of | | | | guests can attend programs designed to promote |
| hickory, hemlock, black cherry and poplar with | | | | equestrian skills, nature crafts, and fly-fishing. There |
| resident deer, black bears and bobcats. Sika Deer | | | | are even horse-drawn wagon rides and bonfire |
| Hunting In Maryland | | | | parties to round out Deep Creek's outdoorsy |
| Rhododendrons and pink azaleas lend splashes of | | | | entertainment options. |
| color to the landscape. Water-based recreation is | | | | |