Southern Maryland - This is Living Magazine

Cycling the Roads Less Traveled

Barbara — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:54:02 GMT

Story by Danita Boonchaisri and Photograph by August Selckmann

As the weather turns ever more pleasant, the great outdoors beckon. Why not enjoy a little fresh air and sunshine while taking in Southern Maryland’s beautiful vistas from the saddle of a bicycle?

Shoes are Made for Walking! Take Part in a Local Fundraiser

Barbara — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:48:45 GMT

Story by Michelle Brosco Christian and Photograph by Calvert Memorial Hospital

After one of Kristy Wilhite’s students battled cancer and survived eight incidences, she knew she had to get involved. That’s what prompted the St. Mary’s County middle school teacher to become a major organizer of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event.

What’s SUP? Stand Up Paddleboarding is Gaining Southern Maryland Enthusiasts

Barbara — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:00:25 GMT

Story by Debra Zimmerman Murphey and Photography by August Selckmann

Americans love sports, adrenaline and outdoor activities – especially newfound interests that test and prime human physiology and anatomy, while also calming the mind. For many Marylanders, Stand Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, is surfacing as one of those.

Make a Splash at a Local Camp this Summer

Barbara — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:32:48 GMT

Story by Michelle Brosco Christian

When it comes to summer camps in Southern Maryland, children and teens have a smorgasbord of opportunities. From the traditional outdoor activity camp to a creative arts camp, kids and their parents may have a hard time choosing just one.

Equine Therapy Works Wonders

Barbara — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:27:49 GMT

Story by Michelle Brosco Christian and photography by Ed Mann

Horseback riding is a fun and physical activity for many Southern Marylanders, but for others who have various disabilities, it can literally seem like a lifesaver.

Just Horsing Around

Barbara — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:05:42 GMT

Story by Jamie Clark Tiralla and Photography by August Selckmann

Here in Southern Maryland, the equine industry is diverse and colorful, offering something for every horse enthusiast. Horse farms, stables and riding trails speckle the local landscape, preserving the agricultural charm of our area and providing a source of recreation and enjoyment for its residents.

Athletes Extraordinaire

Editor — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:47:31 GMT

In 1958, Eunice Kennedy Shriver had the idea that people with intellectual challenges would benefit from competing in sporting events. She opened “Camp Shriver” in her own backyard, and 75 children with intellectual disabilities participated. Ten years later, Special Olympics was born. Today, the international organization lives out its mission: “Through the power of sport, Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people.”

Give Me That Fish: Bass-Fishing Tournaments Abound in Charles County

Editor — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:36:57 GMT

A day before the Maryland BASS Federation Nation’s April 10, 2010, tournament trail opener at Smallwood State Park in Charles County, Scott Sewell, of Middle River, Maryland, has two things on his mind: catching a large largemouth bass and a wish that the wind dies down.

Fall into Point Lookout State Park

Editor — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:39:21 GMT

When the weather turns crisp and before winter sets in consider going to Point Lookout State Park in St. Mary’s County for fresh air, bird watching from a canoe, a local history lesson, casting a line for a fish fry, or hiking and biking on quiet woodland trails.

The Lure of the Bay

Editor — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:42:45 GMT

Every once in a while, a special day comes along…With the Chesapeake Bay as a backdrop, a charter boat adventure can be just such a day.

BluHaven Piers—Putting You in the Kayak in Picturesque Jutland Creek

Editor — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:21:22 GMT

You won’t stumble onto BluHaven Piers by accident. The marina and kayak sales business lies on the shore of Jutland Creek, in the southern reaches of St. Mary’s County, a couple of turns off Route 5 in the hamlet of Ridge. The closest thing to a population center is St. Mary’s College, a few miles north. That’s as it should be, because St. Mary’s is in large measure responsible for the existence of BluHaven.