Sandy Point To Host Junior Ranger Day + B&A Trail Offers Fun From Annapolis To BWI

MARYLAND — Spring is here and so are the outdoor activities. Anne Arundel County residents can enjoy Junior Ranger Day at Sandy Point State Park, explore the B&A Trail or visit the Southern Maryland Celtic Festival. Marylanders can also participate in Bike to Work Day or Celebrate Trails Day.

Patch recently partnered with several local organizations to bring you their latest news. This guest contribution comes from National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy. Here's what Jody Hedeman Couser submitted to help you explore the Chesapeake Bay:

"Chesapeake Junior Ranger

Day Día de Jóvenes Guardaparques

Come join us for a Junior Ranger Day celebration at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis. Fun for all ages. Junior Rangers have no age limit. Free and open to the public. The Chesapeake Bay Roving Ranger Truck and food trucks will be there, enjoy Chesapeake trivia games, Nature Bingo, reusable bag decorating and more! Spanish bilingual rangers will be at the event as well as various Spanish bilingual programs and activities. April 23, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD."

"Spotlight On a Great Trail System

The B&A Trail begins in Annapolis and continues seamlessly to the BWI Trail that loops around the airport, for a total of about 25 paved miles. The trail is perfect for all sorts of outdoor activities from walking, to running, bike riding, rollerblading, birding, foraging and more. Read Enjoying the Baltimore-Washington Trail System for tips on where to park, what to see, terrain, etiquette and more."

"Southern Maryland Celtic Festival

[Enjoy the] thrill [of] bagpipes calling you home on the banks of the Patuxent River at Jefferson Patterson Park. Enjoy Celtic music, food, dance and other attractions in celebration of the spirit of the Seven Celtic Nations. April 23, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, Solomons, MD. More information and tickets."

"Bike to Work!

Now you can add soaring gas prices to the list of reasons to pedal to work instead of driving – less environmental impact and great exercise topping the list. Not to mention, the advent of electric bikes opens up even more possibilities. The Chesapeake Bay Watershed has quite a few trails that make switching to two-wheels an easy and efficient way to commute to work. You might even want to factor that into your next decision of where you want to live. Washington, DC has the Capital Bikeshare System making it even easier to cycle between destinations in town – also a great option for visitors. Read Biking to Work, How to Get Started for inspiration and useful ideas for making the switch. Find a trail near you."

"Celebrate Trails Day

Celebrate Trails Day is an annual spring celebration of America’s trails. Started by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in 2013, the celebration encourages people across the country to get outside and enjoy the nation’s exceptional trails and trail systems. Trails make getting outdoors and around by foot, bike and wheelchair more accessible for everyone. These essential outdoor spaces give us the space to swap car trips for bike trips, reducing emissions and [delivering] health and happiness for so many people. Use the interactive map to find a trail event near you and make your own trail moments! April 23. More information and events near you."

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