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A Last Dash |
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Saluter is a winner. His story is a classic one...bought on a lark by a local
Maryland trainer, Saluter now goes for a last dash at point-to-point glory.
The thoroughbred, who's won 21 steeplechase races, now goes for the big one:
the Virginia Gold Cup. |
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Bat Talk |
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Bats in Pennsylvania have been found to holler echolocation screeches that seem
to sound different than, say, Western Maryland bats, even though they're "saying"
the same thing. One scientist's conclusion: It's not quite Baltimorese, but
bats may speak in distinct dialects. Also: the state of bats and research to
learn how different Maryland species are faring. |
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A Story of Slime |
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For some creatures, slime is an absolute necessity. For others, like Maryland
Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist Ed Thompson, it provides
a fascinating look into the lives of sticky, gooey Maryland fauna.
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River of Air |
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More
art than science, pilots search for warm, gently rising rivers of thermal currents
to lift their gliders higher and faster over the mountains and fields of central
Maryland. |
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Through the Paces |
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Man's
best friend is put through the paces at hunting trials on the Maryland Eastern
Shore, as trainers, hunters and dog enthusiasts meet to test their pooches'
mettle. |
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Life in the Breakers |
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The
common Bluefish isn't being seen in Maryland's coastal water as much as it once
was. That's why Maryland Department of Natural Resources scientists are studying
the toothy, feisty fin fish, and its life in the breakers of the Atlantic Ocean
and the Chesapeake Bay.
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Robbins in the Woods
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One of the most renowned bird authorities in the world, Maryland native & Ornithologist
Chandler Robbins, is a legend among birders. Here, Robbins talks about his passion
for birding and what he's gotten from it. |
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Cast and Reel |
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Whether casting for perch, or going for Flounder or Rock the Chesapeake Bay
offers a great time for anglers, old and young. |
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Eyes and Ears |
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RVolunteers
mount horses and ride the trails in Maryland state parks to watch out for the
safety and well-being of park visitors.
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Natural Domination |
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"The Dominator" race pits stamina,
brains and brawn against the wilds of Maryland's outdoors, as teams compete
to triumph to win this first-of-a-kind sporting event in the state. |
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A PIP of a Plan |
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As Maryland's population continues to grow,
its large and diverse collection of state parks is visited by more and more
people. Now, Maryland is spending millions to upgrade its parks around the state
to make spending time at them more enjoyable. |
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Gorge of Treasures |
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Hiking to remote spots along the C&O Canal,
home to some plant species that are found nowhere else in the state, thanks
to the cyclical flooding of the Potomac River.
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Jewels of the Forest |
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It is an avocation so fraught with potential
catastrophe that only a handful of experts walk the Maryland woods in search
of wild mushrooms. Why do they do it? These fascinating and, many times, poisonous
native fungi, are safe only in the hands of practiced mushroom hunters, many
of whom regularly gather together in their quest for these jewels of the forest. |
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Search & Rescue |
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Dogs prove once again why the adage "man's best friend" is so accurate in describing
canines and their love of, and obedience to, their human masters, in this segment
that explores the training of dogs for use in search and rescue missions. |
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Climb On |
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The
cliffs at Maryland Heights pose a sheer climbing challenge for two Marylanders
whose goal is to make it to the top without a fall. |
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Schooner Schooling |
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Kids
take the the open Chesapeake Bay to learn as much as they can about what makes
it the great estuary that it is, thanks to the Living Classroom Foundation. |
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A Rural Legacy |
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As sprawl spills outward from urban areas
into rural parts of the state, government is stemming the loss of important
parcels that represent an historic legacy to Marylanders. They've originated
the Rural Legacy program, which buys and sets aside land that is threatened
by development. |
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Hooked
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The Maryland Department of
Natural Resources gives kids a chance to learn about the bay and critters that
live in it as a way to help them find alternatives to risky behavior.
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Wild Backyards |
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"Wild
Backyards" visits homes in Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick,
and Howard Counties and tells the tales of habitat creators
who share their secrets of success in luring many native species
of birds, mammals, butterflies and frogs. "Wild Backyards"
features an impressive collection of simple-to-create-and-manage,
scaled wildlife sanctuaries created by local homeowners. The
program offers a wealth of information on how to match desirable
wildlife with habitat design, making the best use of backyard
space available, and caring for, and maintaining, a mini-Eden. |
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Chesapeake Forests |
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What must be done to protect
the integrity of land and industry at the same time? If handled properly, it's
an opportunity for government, industry and the public to find solutions together. |
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Digging the Past |
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If Dinosaur fossils are discovered at a
Maryland locale, and digging has begun to unearth them...can dino-crazed kids
be far behind? Predictably, they're on the case and hot on the trail of imprints
of the past. |
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Paddling to Paradise |
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They are immigrants to our shores, rarely
seen though more common in number. The Seka Deer, a tiny elk, makes its Maryland
home on the Eastern Shore, adding to the beauty of a region whose allure is
legendary.
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Strange & Curious Ways |
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There's a new world of tourism emerging
on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay. One where visitors paddle along trails rather
than hike them on land, and where the stresses of urban living are absorbed
by the silence of marshy wilderness. One of the finest of such places to visit
is Jane's Island.
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The Four-point-Four |
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Four-point-four is precisely
how far it is at the point where the great steel twin spans of the Bay Bridge
straddle the Chesapeake and tie together Maryland's western and eastern shores.
From here, hardy souls each year plunge into the Chesapeake's green water and
joyfully, methodically swim tens of thousands of strokes in their journey to
finish the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim.
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Snakes of Maryland: A Field Guide |
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Mystery rules the long spine of their natural
history. Whether reviled or revered, snakes have captured our imaginations through
the ages. More than 2,400 species of snakes are known in the world. True to
their elusive, mysterious nature, the exact number of species in Maryland is
unknown -- somewhere between 24 and 27. Outdoors Maryland walked the
state's mountains, coastal plain and forests in search of Maryland's snakes,
and found them - on hot rocks, in dark crevices and under prickly brush. "Snakes
of Maryland: A Field Guide" demystifies the lowly snake by bringing together
three top-notch experts on reptiles and amphibians of the region: the Maryland
Department of Natural Resource's Ed Thompson and Scott Smith, and rattlesnake
wrangler legend Marty Martin. |
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Out of Place & Time |
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It's like visiting a lost world as you walk
through Cranesville Swamp. Known as a "frost pocket," this ancient leftover
from the ice age contains plants that aren't found anywhere else in the state
-- and haven't been, for the last 10,000 years or so. |
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Outdoor Adventures |
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Eco-tourism sounds like a new word to many
people, but it's really just a new twist on an old idea: playing in Maryland's
beautiful and diverse out-of-doors. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources
wants more Marylanders to enjoy the recreational opportunities across the state,
and the department's Nita Settina takes viewers across the state biking, canoeing
and fly fishing to showcase some of the possibilities. |
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Humming in the Garden |
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It's easier than you ever thought
to attract hummingbirds to your own backyard! The Ruby Throated Humming bird
is Maryland's native species. It weighs only a tenth of an ounce and is attracted
to nectar supplied by native plants or attentive homeowners. The Maryland Department
of Natural Resources' Wild Acres program helps homeowners attract wildlife to
their own backyards, such as different species of Hummingbirds. |
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Backpack Passport: The "Outdoors
Maryland" Field Guide to Camping |
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Who hasn't pined for a revitalizing escape
to nature and the great outdoors? Most of us cherish memories of dancing flames
in a crackling campfire under a glittering expanse of stars. And don't forget
the s'mores! Outdoors Maryland's Backpack Passport is the definitive
guide to camping adventure. Backpack Passport is a primer of tried-and-true
basics as well as a showcase of innovative equipment and techniques that will
become an essential guide for beginning, returning and experienced campers alike.
From weekend family camping to wilderness backpacking, Backpack Passport
explores the "how-to's" of hassle-free camping in a journey across diverse landscapes
that also highlights exciting "where-to" possibilities -- from seaside weekend
family camping to quickie urban getaways to remote mountain trekking.
Visit
the Department
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History's Bookmark |
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The Chesapeake Bay's long history
links Maryland's eastern and western shores with tales that bring alive the
rich tradition of life on the water and its legacy. Two museums on opposite
sides of the Chesapeake, the Chesapeake Maritime Museum and the Calvert Marine
Museum, are actively working to save the past for future generations. |
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Born Builders |
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Man's ability to shape and change his environment
at will has proven to be something of a double-edged sword. But one of nature's
most industrious species can also change the landscape. The beaver is a fascinating
creature that can turn a meadow with a stream running through it into a thriving
wetlands. See why the term "busy as a beaver" is true. |
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The Valley Wind |
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There are some places on earth
where the wind always blows. One is a rugged cliff called High Rock, sandwiched
between steep foothills straddling the Pennsylvania-Maryland border. There,
hang glider pilots rendez-vouz to help one another soar on the valley winds and
take in the breathtaking beauty of the mountains.
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