Recreational opportunities in Maryland range from mountain sports to maritime adventures.
- **Boating and Sailing**: Annapolis is widely known as the "Sailing Capital of the U.S.," and the Chesapeake Bay offers endless opportunities for sailing, motorboating, and kayaking. - **Hiking and Cycling**: Western Maryland features rugged trails, including a scenic stretch of the **Appalachian Trail**. The **C&O Canal Towpath** provides 184.5 miles of off-road cycling and hiking from Cumberland to Washington, D.C. - **Winter Sports**: **Wisp Resort** at Deep Creek Lake is the state's premier destination for skiing, snowboarding, and snow-tubing. - **Fishing**: Anglers frequent the Chesapeake Bay for rockfish (striped bass) and western Maryland streams for trout.