We arrived on Thursday morning and this particular center is only open on the weekend so we…read morecouldn't get a stamp for our book. It's strange because normally these are not open on the weekend so it was refreshing that this one is even if we did miss it. No worries we will send an email in for our stamp. This island is very large, and full of life. Jeff says You can smell the crabs lololol I thought more like a worm farm. Seen wild turkeys, birds, water and ducks. Unfortunately not the greatest weather but we will still take it. #88 in the books

Excellent spot for birding…read more It's not as visited as other places so taking photos/videos of wildlife is easy. I came into contact with perhaps 3 other human beings. It's winter now, of course, but that's when you can see more birds because they're wintering here. I was able to observe for the first time many tundra swans, with their distinctive black bills; what a treat. Also, terns, yellowlegs, sandpipers, herons, egrets, snipes, plovers, gulls and a large number of ducks, including a hooded merganser which I hadn't seen before -- so striking. Enjoyed Tubby Cove and Box Point. Took walks on a variety of trails. The refuge is 2,285 acres and that makes this place nice and quiet. The local history is interesting too, well, at least I think so. Eastern Neck is just my speed.

What a beautiful, well maintained state park…read more Lots of trees that keep you cool under shade while enjoying many trails. Not crowded on a Saturday. We drove around the camp area and the spaces are nice, cabins looked good too. I think we will camp here soon!

This was a very quiet getaway in our camper! I think the only con for us was lack of…read morecellular/internet. We use our phones to pull recipes and reviews on things we buy to keep our camping group up to date, but it wasn't a a deal killer. Park is very clean, restrooms were ok, bring what you need because it's fairly far to a store. I forgot creamer for our coffee which ended as a trip to a restaurant in Denton. Probably wouldn't stay long periods here, but it was great for downtime!

Quiet place, off the way from main roads, lots of wildlife, best in springtime / early summerread more

[Coronavirus review] Tons of people drive past the turnoff…read morefor this place on the way to the beach without ever giving it a thought. Is it worth making a detour? In our social distancing era, the calculus changes perhaps, as the beaches will be crowded and this place will not. Most of the actual preserve is a gravel road; you don't need four-wheel drive or anything, but you'll be dusty. Of several trails, the one at the very end, Ferry Point, leads through an interesting manicured landscape with gnarly trees encircling the path. The offshoot labeled "jack-in-the-pulpit trail" suggested some nifty pitcher-plant looking foliage, but I saw nothing like that. Maybe I just didn't know what to look for. There's a small beach, and some people were using it for boating or fishing. The water was as pleasant as I've seen on the Eastern shore; calm, clear, and with plenty of plant life. So much of the Chesapeake shore is private land that it's nice to be able to see what the scenery looks like without a McMansion, and this preserve is not a place where I'd spend the whole day, but it is convenient to stop at on the way to or from other things.

The trails are beautiful and lengthy. Perfect to get in some steps. The fields are kept up nicely…read moreand the grounds are lovely. The playground, piccadilly castle, is a large wooden playground that could use some updating. They have a smaller area reserved for only smaller children, which is nice when it's crowded with older kids and they have no regard for your toddler. The swings could use an update and the slides could use a deep clean, but everything was pretty solid. The castle has bricks around it with names of those who contributed toward or helped build it. It's neat to see some familiar names! I recommend this park and playground for those who have kids needing to get rid of energy or those who need to walk and clear their head.

Playground could use an update but kids will have fun regardless. Fenced off with one point of…read moreentrance/exit making it easier to watch them. Have them wear closed toe shoes. Love the mile loop around the park, great for a jog. It gets really busy and crowded once the sports practices start.

Dinosaur Park in Laurel, MD (near DC) is the perfect educational gem, family affordable admissions,…read morescientifically significant fossil site. Open regularly, but best visited on the first/third Saturdays for supervised digs, it features authentic, healthy outdoor exploration and paleontologist-led learning for kids, making it a priceless activity. Happy & Active: Kids love finding fossils, exploring the outdoor, fenced-in site.

Unless you go to one of their interpretive programs on the first and third Saturdays of the month…read more (What they said) ...It was pretty much only a few fact boards to look at/read, and like one thing for kids to climb around. So just because the stated hours are open during the week, doesn't mean there's anything going on and you can't like go behind the fence and there's no digs or anything, or even any place to walk. Sure there's picnic tables if you wanna just sit and eat your lunch with a bunch of corporate office buildings all around but it's definitely not something I would drive 45 minutes to unless you're actively going to one of the scheduled interpretive program.

Parking is a bit slim. Dont park in the grass. Automatic $50 ticket…read more Overall great place to bring family. Very shallow and calm water since it's Bayside. Beach is roomy. Nice view of the Bay Bridge.

Visited on a Sunday, nice parking area with modern restrooms that were open. Plenty of maintained…read moretrails with different views of the water, woods, marsh areas. Only really issue was trail signage, did not have a map (should have took a picture at entrance) so trail signage was not the greatist. The Map Legend at entrance did not have a legend that we saw so distance was a guess. Overall, nice park, be back in the Summer.

I took my neices and nephews to the park. They were ages 5-9. All the pics attached to this review…read moreare of the area for ages 5 and above. The playground is slip between ages 2-4 and 5-9. My nieces and nephews went from one area of the playground to the other area in search of what they liked. We tried many of the pieces of the playground. There is a lot of space on the playground for the kids so that it doesn't seem crowded. Each items seemed safe. There is a picnic area for families to bring and eat a meal. I wish there were more covered spaces for parents to sit and watch their kids. The bathrooms onsite were clean and safe.

This playground is amazing!!!! I have never seen such a well planned playground with so much to do…read morefor all age groups! There is a complete castle on one side and then something of a 'jungle' gym for the big kid side. There is also a fire truck area for small tots. Surrounding the park is soccer fields, a small dog zone, and even a little statue walk. There is plenty of seating with shade for parents, and tons of parking. I traveled about an hour away to explore this playground and it was well worth it!

One of the nicest parks that I have been to since living in Maryland. Great for a bike ride a walk…read moreor even a run. This park runs along the Chesapeake Bay which is pretty cool and the views are pretty nice. I also like that there are various points of exiting and entering the park in case you want to do a long run and or bike ride. This place also looks wonderful for a nice picnic with the family or a loved one would definitely recommend.

The dog beach is closed and is being redone. The bathrooms were closed the day I went. I've been…read moreonce before and got ticks on one of the walking paths. The flies and mosquitos can get pretty nasty while walking as well, so I wish they would spray with non-toxic sprays to help reduce them.

Several people from my retired women's group have started meeting each week to walk on the Cross…read moreIsland trail. Most of us live in Annapolis but it is a really nice trail and worth hopping across the Bay Bridge. We have been meeting at the Macuum Creek parking lot off Piney Creek Rd. There is enough parking and nice public bathrooms so it is quite civilized. The first time, we walked west, back towards Stevensville & turned around at the high school, which was a couple of miles. This week, we walked the other way, so heading east. I think that was even prettier. There are some quiet sections and some places where you hear the traffic on Route 50. There are boardwalk and bridges over the creeks. The next time, I hope to take my bike.

So the parental units decided to have a little weekend fun and ended up biking on this trail...of…read morecourse, all while looking stylish with their matching bikes and gear ;) They really enjoyed the trail, which was easy and safe to navigate, and they really loved the scenery! The park is a straightforward short drive from the bay bridge going east, with a few restaurants and parks nearby. There were a few other families that were biking and hiking along the trail as well (all while maintaining social distancing), who were very friendly and helpful. My parents told me to tell the yelp peeps that they highly recommend this trail!

I almost don't want to tell y'all about this place--because I'd hate for the peace and quiet to get…read moreruined. This little hidden gem of a park is perfect when you want to enjoy the outdoors without the crowds, playgrounds, or screaming kids. Even on a busy holiday weekend, I was able to sit outside, soak up the sun, and do some painting in total tranquility. A few people were fishing off the nearby pier, and others were strolling by, but overall, it was wonderfully quiet. It's the kind of spot you'd easily drive past without noticing--and honestly, I hope it stays that way. There's nothing quite like a peaceful, quiet park to clear your head.

I've been going to school house pond for years...it's roughly 9 min from my house if traffic is…read moreideal...what unlike most about the pond besides the close location is the variation of things to do at the pond...although I've fished and walked the trail several times this is also an ideal place to come for a outdoor meeting, lunch in the park, and even a place to reflect for a few minutes before driving home. I have seen yoga classes in the summer which is also a nice attraction. Unfortunately a few bad storms came through and made some damage to some of the walking bridges but there's still enough space for one to explore. There's several local businesses close by to Grab a snack. The park has ample seating for everyone and even benches close to the pier. If you plan to fish...bring a license. The area is stocked several times a year but that doesn't mean it's any easier...on this particular occasion I did well but there have been some other times where well my son did better. Whatever you do....don't allow your kid to bring an iPad lol...I've seen one of ours fall in the water...and although we got it back...it was never the same