Maryland’s coastal bays have been a top destination for outdoor adventures like recreational fishing, watersports, and waterfront dining for decades. On any given sunny summer day, the Isle of Wight, Assawoman, and Sinepuxent Bays behind Ocean City are typically packed with recreational boaters, jetskis, parasails, fishing charters, and even floating tiki bars. But as you venture further south into Newport and Chincoteague Bays, the boat traffic thins out and the landscape sh

From the Wicomico River to the Pocomoke Sound, this corner of the Chesapeake offers some unique hiking options, ample paddling opportunities, and some of the best sunsets in all of Maryland. We’ve rounded up some of our top picks to help you get outdoors and make the most of the area.

There’s now a sweeter way to explore trails on Maryland’s Eastern Shore - lace up your boots and start hiking the Maryland Ice Cream Trail. No, it’s not an actual trail paved with sprinkles or even a rocky road (see what we did there?😉). The Maryland Ice Cream Trail ties together 14 dairy farms from the mountains to the beach that produce their own farm-fresh, Maryland-made ice cream.

Get inspired to celebrate National Bike Month by attending community biking events and exploring new bike paths on Delmarva.

A large, new trail system is well underway just outside of Berlin, MD. his new tract of land currently has 12 miles of trails to explore.

The Eastern Shore is the ideal spot to pedal some miles. It’s flat, trails are paved, and there are some gorgeous waterfront views.

Pirates Wharf Park in Wicomico County has many outdoor recreation amenities to offer along the Wicomico River.

This article was originally written by Laura Scharle (Creator of Delmarva Trails & Waterways) for the Delmarva Courier newspaper. The...