Recreation
The Patapsco Valley Heritage Area includes great attractions for people of all interests, whether you are new to the area or have been living here your whole life. You can find local restaurants with character, miles and miles of trails, and museums celebrating our rich local history. Local organizations host a variety of events including comedy shows, Shakespearian plays, open air movie nights, and music festivals for all. Patapsco Heritage Greenway can help you find the perfect activity in order to make the most of your visit to the Patapsco Valley.
Patapsco Valley Trail Blog
Paddling the Patapsco
Paddling the Patapsco
Paddling the Patapsco The Patapsco is quickly becoming one of the most popular put in spots for Maryland Paddlers! The river boasts breathtaking views as it winds its way southeast towards the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Paddlers will find their path draped on either side by the thick canopy of trees dotted with age old sycamores. [...]
Healthy Hiking in the Patapsco
Healthy Hiking in the Patapsco
Healthy Hiking in the Patapsco The best way to enjoy the Patapsco outdoors is to do so safely, so here are helpful tips for avoiding some of the most common risks in the valley. Poison Ivy If you frequent the outdoors, chances are you are familiar with poison ivy and other such plants. We [...]
Plant ID Apps
Plant ID Apps
Plant ID Apps Have you ever been on a trail and wondered what a certain plant was? Do you have a favorite plant you want to learn more about? Do you just want to learn more about various plants that you encounter day to day? Learning how to identify plants has long been a difficult [...]
Plogging In Patapsco
Plogging In Patapsco
Plogging In Patapsco Chances are you have never heard of "plogging" before, as it is a rather new trend in the world of outdoor recreation. Plogging is any form of picking up trash/litter while traveling on foot. The name plogging comes from merging the Swedish phrase "Plocka upp" with "jogging", but it can include [...]
Plants Invading Patapsco
Plants Invading Patapsco
Plants Invading Patapsco The colors of Spring are always a welcome sight after months of dull greys and browns throughout the Patapsco valley. Shades of greens and bright pinks dot the branches as our favorite trees begin to fill out again. As exciting as these changes are, some of them only appear to be [...]
Muddy Trail Etiquette
Muddy Trail Etiquette
Muddy Trail Etiquette We all hike a little different in wet weather, but muddy trails can have more implications than muddy shoes. Using trails when the ground is saturated can damage the trail and increase your impact on the surrounding ecosystem, it's important to use your judgment on when to hike wet trails and [...]
Expanding Your Experiences
Expanding Your Experiences
Expanding Your Experiences in the Patapsco Valley There are numerous ways our Patapsco Valley can be divided into sections. Day use areas within Patapsco Valley State Park, Baltimore and Howard County sections, County and State parks, the list goes on. To get the full Patapsco experience, sometimes you have to forget about these boundaries and [...]
The AllTrails App
The AllTrails App
The AllTrails App Ever come across a trail intersection and wonder where the other trail went? Hesitant to try out new trails without a detailed map of the area? Check out the AllTrails app, available on both iOS and android, this app can help you plan your hikes and explore new trails while you [...]
Cold Weather Hiking
Cold Weather Hiking
Cold Weather Hiking The hiking season is usually seen as stretching from Summer to Fall, and there’s no arguing against a day on the trails on a beautiful Summer day. That being said, it would be a mistake to count out cold weather hiking. Sure, cold weather hiking requires a little more preparation and [...]
First Day Hikes in the Valley
First Day Hikes in the Valley
First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year’s Day, hundreds of free, guided hikes will be organized in all 50 states. Kids and adults all across America will be participating in First Day Hikes, getting their hearts pumping and enjoying […]
Put Your Hikes on Shuffle
Put Your Hikes on Shuffle
Put Your Hikes on Shuffle When people talk about their favorite park, they tend to describe some of their favorite trails to hike. Everyone has favorite trails in their most frequented parks, and often for good reasons. We associate fond memories of first exploring a new park to the first trail hiked or relish [...]
Preserve. Protect. Interpret. Restore.
The Patapsco Heritage Greenway, Inc. is dedicated to preserving, protecting, interpreting and restoring the environment, history and culture of the Patapsco Valley between Daniels and Elkridge, Maryland.
Natural processes, natural beauty, and history combine to create a unique opportunity for neighboring residents and visitors from across the state and beyond, to understand and enjoy Maryland’s most dramatic river valley. Through the efforts of many partners, the public appreciates the significance of the valley’s heritage, understands its history, and enjoys the experience it has to offer.