First Lady Katie O'Malley Celebrates Great American Backyard Campout

First Lady Katie O’Malley kicked-off the Great American Backyard Campout with help from the National Wildlife Federation and Maryland Park Service by pitching a tent with a group of local kids on the Government House lawn. “Camp under the stars” is one of 10 outdoor activities that make up the Maryland Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, introduced by Governor Martin O’Malley in 2009....

“June is ‘Great Outdoors Month,’ kicking off a summer full of exceptional opportunities to enjoy our natural world with friends and families,” said DNR Secretary John Griffin. “Whether enjoying a weekend camping trip, spending a day at one of our beautiful State Parks or fishing on a pier, our State’s outdoor recreational opportunities are second to none.”

The Maryland Park Service will host special events June 25 and 26 at nine State Parks, including campfires, outdoor cooking classes, animal programs, guided canoeing and hiking, and beachcombing. Participating parks are Deep Creek Lake, New Germany, Dan’s Mountain, Cunningham Falls, Patapsco Valley, Elk Neck, Sandy Point, Point Lookout and Pocomoke River State Parks. Details on each event are available here www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/GABC_2011.asp.

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