Visit White Sand Beach On Eastern Shore + Enjoy Western MD Mountains

MARYLAND — A little-known white sand beach is tucked away on the Eastern Shore. Visitors can explore the beach, which is only accessible by water, and then check out a folk festival in Salisbury. Other summertime events include mountain gatherings in Western Maryland and a canoe trip in the northern part of the state.

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:

"Dazzling Sunsets, Pristine White Sand Beaches

Janes Island State Park is located just outside of Crisfield on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The mainland component of the park has cabins and camping; the island portion includes over 2,900 acres of saltmarsh, over 30 miles of water trails and six miles of gorgeous, isolated white sand beaches – and is only accessible by boat. [For a glimpse of the beauty, read] A Camping/Paddling Adventure on Janes Island."

"Salisbury Folk Festival

A free, large-scale, three-day outdoor event, the National Folk Festival celebrates the roots, richness and variety of American culture. It features over 350 of the nation’s finest traditional musicians, dancers, craftspeople and other keepers of culture in performances, workshops, and demonstrations. Plus there will be children’s activities, savory regional and ethnic cuisines, non-stop participatory dancing, storytelling, parades, and more. Music includes sacred steel guitar, bluegrass, blues, Irish, go-go, Tlingit, Hawaiian, tejano, zydeco, Appalachian and old-time, funk and R&B, cowboy, Brazilian cavaco and more. Maryland Traditions Folklife Area demonstrators will include Black hair braiding, Black doll making, wool work, top-water oyster farming, mast carving, maple syrup and many more. August 26-28, Salisbury, MD. More information."

"Hike on Sugarloaf Mountain

Join the Sierra Club for a moderate 7-mile conservation hike to one of the watershed’s most scenic areas. Because of its geological interest and striking beauty, Sugarloaf Mountain is a Registered Natural Landmark. The total elevation change is about 1400 ft. at a pace of 2 to 2.5 miles per hour. A voluntary contribution of $2 per person to support the club's many volunteer-led activities is appreciated. Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dickerson, MD. More information."

"Old Time Jams at Dans

These informal gatherings provide an opportunity for musicians and listeners of all ages to share and enjoy traditional folk, bluegrass, and other “old-time” Appalachian music in the mountains of Western Maryland. Admission is free. The jams will take place in an outdoor setting and may be [canceled] in the event of severe weather. Aug. 10, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pythian Pavilion, Dans Mountain State Park, Lonaconing, MD. More information."

"Wildflower Wandering Canoe

Nudge around the shoreline and coves of Leight Park’s Otter Creek to discover the rainbow of flowers that thrive in a “wet feet” environment. $15; ages 8+, under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. Aug. 6, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon, MD. More information and registration."

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• All of the stories from year one of this partnership are posted here