State officials announced this week plans for Great Outdoors Month in June, inviting Maryland residents to mark Celebrate Maryland Outdoors Days from June 8 to 22.
The second annual outdoors days aims to get families outside. Officials from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources also have invited organizations to share outdoor events on the agency's website.
The outdoors days start with National Get Outdoors Day on June 8 and ends with the Great American Backyard Campout on June 22, according to a DMR release. Some state parks will offer special programs around the campout day.
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The full list of events will be posted later this month on the DNR website.
“June marks the end of school, the excitement and anticipation of summer, and the perfect time to encourage our children to connect with nature through outside activities,” Gov. Martin O’Malley said in the release. "Celebrate Maryland Outdoors Days reminds everyone to take the time to enjoy and explore the unique sights, sounds and recreation our natural world provides."
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Maryland boasts of having 60 parks and public lands, including Sandy Point State Park and Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden in Annapolis.
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