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From mountains, to the bay, to the Atlantic Ocean, Maryland boasts a vast assortment of outdoor activities, unique attractions, and historical landmarks. Western Maryland is a great place for outdoor adventures. Visitors can climb Maryland`s highest mountain, swim in numerous lakes, hike the Appalachian Trail, brave whitewater rapids or enjoy all kinds of winter sports from skiing to ice fishing. The three counties of Western Maryland, where fall foliage arrives first and winter usually stays the longest, were Maryland`s last frontier. One of the most important events in Western Maryland in the early 1800s was the opening of the National Road, the first highway built with federal funds. Later, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal carried passengers to and from the western states. This part of the state is in the Appalachian Mountain region, where apples, peaches, maple syrup, honey and lumber are abundant. The Capital Region`s history spans three centuries of Maryland and American life, from the earliest colonists to the pioneers in space flight. Here you`ll find peaceful farmland as well as bustling cities and suburbs. Central Maryland where some of the attractions include the state`s historic capital, Annapolis, to its largest city, Baltimore, from waterfront villages and mill towns to the gently rolling hills of horse country and the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.  This area is part of two geographic regions, the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Piedmont Plateau, so the variety of industries in this area ranges from mining marble, granite and other stones to harvesting fish and seafood. This is where some of the most important events in state and national history took place and where people are still making history. In Central Maryland, you`ll find government at work and Marylanders making important contributions in the areas of art, culture, education, medicine and business. In St. Mary`s, Calvert and Charles counties, there are landmarks that help visitors learn about earlier - even prehistoric - times. These three counties are located in the Atlantic Coastal Plain and are easy to reach by water. Many of the people who live there still farm tobacco, corn, wheat and soybeans, and harvest fish and shellfish from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and Patuxent rivers. There also are many historic sites and environmental treasures such as woods, fields, ponds, swamps and beaches that are preserved for all to enjoy. The Eastern Shore is in the Atlantic Coastal Plain region, between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and is part of the Delmarva Peninsula. It is mostly flat farmland where wheat, corn, tomatoes and other crops grow, and where poultry and cattle are raised. Discover this region`s many historic and natural landmarks by bicycling or driving on the quiet country roads, or explore the rivers, creeks, inlets and bays by boat. The fresh fish, crabs and oysters found here give both residents and visitors something to look forward to throughout the year. All areas of the state are rich in historical landmarks, a result of Maryland`s central role in the development of the United States. Maryland the state with `So Many Things to Do. So Close Together, ` it’s easy to enjoy both the shore and the hills without spending a lot of time going from one to the other.
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