BIG POOL, Md. (DC News Now) — If you happen to venture into western Maryland this extended holiday weekend and love American history, a visit to Fort Frederick will be well worth your while. The ...

BIG POOL — Most people in Washington County have heard of Fort Frederick. But did you know that other French and Indian War-era forts once covered the area? When making your way around Washington ...

Box tree moth, an invasive species that can devastate boxwood plants, has been confirmed for the first time in Maryland — in Fort Frederick State Park in western Washington County. The Maryland ...

Celebrate the new year — and burn off those extra holiday calories — with a First Day Hike. Events are being held at in Washington County's state parks. In fact, Maryland State Parks will offer First ...

Live oaks, oyster shell and the sea: Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve in Port Royal combines all of the elements of history, culture and nature in one easily-accessible site. Open to visitors ...