Park Quest 2009
Adventures From Mountains To Sea

Form a team and embark on a statewide Park Quest adventure! Your State Park Quests will take you from the mountains of Western Maryland to the shores of the Treasured Chesapeake Bay and beyond. Along the way you and your family can learn about the state's unique culture, canoe and kayak streams and water trails, hike or bike a rail trail, and learn about the great state of Maryland.

To begin your adventure, visit the Park Quest website: www.dnr.maryland.gov/parkquest. You can register your team online and compete against other teams between May 9 and July 26 for a chance to participate in the grande finale on August 8, 2009.

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Maryland State Parks
Providing a Safe Environment for All Visitors

New Alcohol Policy
beginning March 31, 2009

The Maryland Park Service provides outdoor recreational experiences for 11 million visitors annually. In order to maintain a safe, family-oriented outdoor recreation environment, the Maryland Park Service is further regulating the consumption of alcoholic beverages in State Parks as follows:

Effective March 31, 2009

• The consumption, or possession of an open container, of an alcoholic beverage will be prohibited in all State Park areas, with the exception of campgrounds, picnic shelters and full-service cabins, unless an alcohol permit has been issued.
• Alcohol remains prohibited from Youth Group camping areas.
• Alcohol permits may be issued upon request by the park manager for special events operating under a Use Agreement.
• Motor homes are exempt under state law from this policy.

Effective November 1, 2009

• The consumption, or possession of an open container, of an alcoholic beverage will be prohibited in all State Park areas, including campgrounds.
• Full-service cabins are exempt.
• Per State law, motor homes are exempt.
• Alcohol will be allowed at designated picnic shelters through the purchase of an alcohol permit available via the standard reservation process.
• A $35 fee will be charged for each alcohol permit.
• The permit must be displayed on-site to be valid.
• Permits may be issued upon request by the park manager for special events operating under a Use Agreement.
• A permit may be revoked for cause by the park manager, their designee or a Natural Resources Police officer.

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Maryland Park Service's new alcohol policy.

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The Maryland State Park Passport is a great value at $75 for Maryland residents or for $100 for out-of-state residents. Purchase the Passport on-line through this website.

The pass offers: unlimited day-use entry for everyone in the vehicle (up to 10 people) to Maryland's state parks and Cedarville State Forest; unlimited boat launching at most facilities; and a 10 percent discount on state-operated concessions and boat rentals. For parks with honor box systems, the pass covers entry service charges. The 2009 Passport expires December 31, 2009. Modification or reproduction of the Maryland State Park Passport for personal or commercial use is strictly prohibited. Violators may be prosecuted.

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