Archive for December 30th, 2007

In the early to mid-1850’s, Queenstown was a stop for many steamboats, which would bring goods to the town and carry passengers up and down the Chester River and to Baltimore. Today, agriculture and seafood harvesting are the dominant economic factors in the area. Retail shopping outlets, located in Queenstown, and the Queenstown Harbor Golf Links, adjacent to the Town, are thriving and bring many visitors to the Town. It also had the distinction of being  the first and only town in Queen Anne’s County to be attacked by the British during the War of 1812. Visit the Queenstown website.

Alan

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The River Plantation is a combination of three unique organizations: Pintail Point, Hunters Oak, and Pintail Yachts. Whether your interest is a corporate retreat, a bed and breakfast getaway, a sports outing, a wedding or a social occasion, The River Plantation can accommodate it with class. They also offer hunting and sporting clay shooting. Located in Queenstown, MD. within easy driving distance of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.  For more information, visit the River Plantation Website.

Alan

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Wye Island NRMA is located in the tidal recesses of the Chesapeake Bay between the Wye River and the Wye East River. Of Wye Island’s 2,800 acres, 2,450 are managed by the Department of Natural Resources Maryland Park Service for agricultural and resource management. A major emphasis at Wye Island is to provide suitable habitat for wintering waterfowl populations and other native wildlife.  Service learning opportunities abound at Wye Island.  There are miles of hiking trails, hunting, camping and fishing. Visit the website at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/wyeisland.html

Alan

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