One of the largest county fairs in Maryland, the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair has been a major draw for locals and visitors since 1949, with activities, over than 5,000 farm animals, food, and carnival rides for all to enjoy. Sitting on 62 acres, this year’s fair will be held from August 12 – 20, 2022... Read More
Located on River Road in Montgomery County, Maryland, the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area is a 2,000-acre tract in a mixture of woodlands, fields, wooded bottomland and managed wetland impoundments (green-tree reservoirs). The property shares a common boundary with the National Park Service Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to the south and borders Seneca Creek State Park... Read More
Montgomery County, Maryland is always looking for new ways to bring people together, and Downtown Silver Spring has done just that with their new Post-it Art Project! After working closely with Pipkin Creative and muralist Patrick Owens, Downtown Silver Spring is now home to several multi-story Post-it Art installations, including Children’s National “Dr. Bear” on... Read More
Each spring Wildlife and Heritage Service plants sunflowers on the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area. After these beautiful flowers bloom during the summer, Montgomery County residents and visitors are welcome to take a stroll through the fields and take in the picturesque views. Located off River Road, this area has no bathroom facilities, benches or picnic... Read More
Montgomery County, Maryland celebrates its agricultural heritage by promoting local farms and inviting visitors to explore agricultural enterprises during the 2022 Farm Tour & Harvest Sale on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24. Montgomery County was among the first counties in the nation to develop no-till conservation farming, and there are currently 558 farms... Read More
