March 24, 2025

Bivens Appointed Director of Recreation & Parks

Bivens

Ray Bivens has been named the new director of the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks.

MD’s New Ambassadors — Bald Eagles

Bald Eagles

Rehabilitated bald eagles Buck and Mo, along with a contingent of Maryland Park Service rangers, were invited to the White House to celebrate the anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, which was signed into law 50 years ago.

First Day Hike Tradition Continues

First Day

More than 4,000 people hiked about 10,691 miles during First Day Hikes in 40 different Maryland state parks on New Year’s weekend, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Pandemic Sending Residents Outdoors

property monitors

The Maryland Park Service is reporting a total of 17.1 million visitors to date in 2020, already surpassing the previous record of 14.9 million total visitors in 2019.