Jefferson Holland

In the Pacific Northwest, they have Big Foot. In Nepal, they have the Yeti. On the Chesapeake Bay, we have Chessie, which one author describes as a “42-ton Chesapeake Bay retriever.” In Western Maryland, on the ridges of Catoctin Mountain a…

Jeff Holland: You will marvel at the view from Navy-owned Greenbury Point

Jeff Holland: American Chestnut Land Trust perfect for fall walks in the woods

Annapolis has a strong historical connection with railroads. America’s first railroad, the Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) was chartered in 1827 with financial backing from Charles Carroll of Carrollton, one of four signers of the D…

Jeff Holland: Educational opportunities abound at Marshy Point Nature Center

Jeff Holland: Keep stress at a minimum with hike on Cascade Falls Trail

Jeff Holland: Museum provides an adventure when outdoors is not an option

Jeff Holland: It’s an excellent time to visit Beverly Triton Nature Park

Jeff Holland: Sight of mountain laurels at Quiet Waters Park worth the effort

Jeff Holland: South River Farm Park’s natural-surface trails, living shoreline are easy to enjoy

Jeff Holland: Spring emerges at Truxtun Park, crown jewel of Annapolis city parks

Jeff Holland: Rock Creek Park’s Valley Trail offered a respite from the world

Jeff Holland: A perfect day at Daniels Trailhead in Patapsco Valley State Park

In honor of President’s Day this past week, Millie and I took a trip to Western Maryland to pay homage to one of Maryland’s most-prolific authors you’ve never heard of. He’s George Alfred Townsend,…

Jeff Holland: Salt can spoil a good walk for dogs, cause irritation to paws

Jeff Holland: National Zoo is a great way to spend a day, exercise is a bonus

You get your first glimpse of Eastern Neck Island as you drive east over the rise of the Kent Narrows Bridge.

Jeff Holland: Some simple tips for taking photos on your hikes

Jeff Holland: Looking back at my favorite hikes of 2025

Jeff Holland: Late fall hike up Sugarloaf Mountain leads to stunning views