Bear Branch Nature Center

Great Resource and Place for Children to Explore and Learn

We visited the Planetarium inside the Bear Branch Nature Center as part of our homeschool field trip. It seats around 30 people and we came out with a lot of learning and information--more than when w...

A wonderful opportunity to get outside

This county-owned property provides a wonderful opportunity to get outside and explore nature. There are numerous paths to follow throughout the property. On a mild November afternoon, we explored th...

Awesome 7 mile walk

We started early on a hot day and did a nice loop which eventually crossed a creek. You have to either take your shoes off or walk/slither across a falls tree. Great shade all the way through and vari...

Immerse yourself in nature

Five great walks, to include one that includes being near the Hadhawa river. Two nice events are the Maple festival in March and the Monarch butterfly festival later in the year. There is also a perma...

Hashawah Center

A truly great Retreat and Carroll County outside of Westminster This is used by all the schools and church groups throughout. For an educational experience