Four Seasons of Adventure Summer Head “downy ocean,” as the locals say, to Ocean City , where you can sprawl out on the beach, savor fresh seafood and stroll the boardwalk. Raise a rainbow flag and salute love at our many Pride events , ranging from Hagerstown to Annapolis . Baltimore ’s weeklong event culminates in one of the longest running Pride parades in the country. Kayak, paddleboard or water ski across Deep Creek Lake in McHenry to see why Marylanders love this summertime spot. Let experienced Chesapeake Bay Storytellers and Atlantic Ocean charter captains guide you to our top-secret fishing holes. (Learn more about our Storytellers on p. 41.) Did we mention our Trail System Second-to-None? Take a paddle-powered journey through hundreds of miles of water trails that wind through marshy shallows, marine sanctuaries and white-water rapids. Each summer, the Maryland State Fair brings nearly three weeks of carnival rides, horse racing, live music and delicious fair foods to Timonium . Baltimore Pride Parade North Beach ’s free Movies on the Beach add a dash of magic to family movie night, with BYOBeach towel seats and a background of star-smattered skies. At Ocean City ’s White Marlin Open — the world’s largest billfish tournament — watch pro-level anglers battle it out for a multimillion-dollar prize. Rock out under summer skies at outdoor venues like Baltimore ’s waterfront Pier Six Pavilion , Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia or Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville . It’s a Maryland must to try a snowball (think snow cone, but with fluffier ice and marshmallow topping). Hagerstown ’s Sweet Harmony Treats and Ice Queens in Baltimore are there to satisfy your sweet tooth. Ocean City 32 DESTINATION MARYLAND From top: Bryan Barnes Photography
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