America in Miniature: Maryland State Park Adventure Challenge

  • America in Miniature: Maryland State Park Adventure Challenge

    To commemorate the MD 250 and America’s semiquincentennial, Maryland State Parks are challenging you to the “America in Miniature: 2026 State Park Adventure Challenge”.

  • Maryland is often referred to as "America in Miniature" because so much is packed into its 10,460 square miles of land and waters. The nickname comes from the fact that within a few hours' drive, one can travel from ocean beaches to mountain forests. The "America In Miniature" title also applies to Maryland’s role in our nation's history. Maryland's story is America's story.

    Discover Maryland’s past, present and future, all while having fun and exploring Maryland State Parks. Adventures await! Just snap a photo or selfie, check off your list and once you’ve reached 250 points you’ll earn your challenge patch. The best part is- there’s no particular order, you decide where you want to go and what you’d like to see or do. Have fun on your adventures!
    Best of luck! 

    Check out the America in Miniature: Maryland State Park Adventure Challenge webpage for more information! Please ensure you have the six digit code (the order invoice number) from the DNR Online Store before filling out this form. One entry per person, please.

    *Most Maryland State Parks are open from sunrise to sunset, however hours may vary for specific locations, such as Nature Centers, Visitor Centers and the historic structures. Please contact the park directly to determine if the specific area you plan to visit will be open. You may also take photos outside of structures to complete these challenges.

  • Maryland’s Gems (5 points each) TOTAL: UP TO 25 points
  • Home Sweet Home: Historic Homes in State Parks (5 points each) TOTAL: UP TO 30 points

  • History Alive! Living History Events (10 points each) TOTAL: UP TO 50 points

  • Point Lookout State Park
  • Fort Frederick State Park
  • BOOM! BOOM! BONUS POINTS: Get a picture with a cannon (5 extra points) or cannon firing demonstration (10 points!) at South Mountain Battlefield, Fort Frederick or Point Lookout.
  • Lighthouse Lore: Lighthouses in State Parks (5 points each) TOTAL: UP TO 20 POINTS
  • Oh Say Can You See: Observation Towers & Lookouts (5 points each) TOTAL: UP TO 15 POINTS
  • The 3-C’s (CCC): Civilian Conservation Corps (5 points each) TOTAL: Up to 30 Points
  • Getting From Here to There: Transportation History (5 points each)TOTAL: Up to 30 POINTS
  • Maryland’s Agricultural Past & Present (5 points each)TOTAL: Up to 25 points
  • Maryland State Symbols (5 points each)TOTAL: UP TO 35 POINTS
  • Best Seat in the Park: (20 points each)TOTAL: UP TO 200 POINTS Find one of the new “Best Seat in the Park” State Park Benches and get a photo (or selfie) with the bench.
  • There’s More to Explore: State Park Nature Centers (5 points each)TOTAL: UP TO 35 POINTS
  • Discovery Awaits: State Park Discovery Centers (5 points each) TOTAL: UP TO 10 POINTS
  • Museum Moments: State Park Museums (5 points each)TOTAL: UP TO 20 POINTS:
  • Be Our Guest: State Park Visitor Centers (5 points each)TOTAL: UP TO 20 POINTS:
  • Soaring Around the State: Bald Eagles* (5 points each)We may be a small state, but Maryland has the third largest population of Bald Eagles in the nation! Stop by one of the following aviaries to see our national symbol in person.
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  • Once your score reaches 250 points,

    you will be able to submit your entries!

     

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