Take Route 4 south from the Beltway through Prince Frederick and follow the signs. There are other nearby Calvert County spots for outdoor exploration. Three of the four seasons, you can also spy wildflowers in the woods and wetlands from the boardwalk. The site also has a nature trail overlooking the bay and plant from which bald eagles and osprey are regularly spotted. The restored schooner, built in 1900 in the Chesapeake, is now based in Rockland, Maine.
Cost includes meals and lodging aboard.
In summer, relax by tubing down the Brandywine River. Nearby wineries, orchards, lovely mountain views. Outside town, visit Susquehanna or Elk Neck state parks, tour Conowingo Dam or nearby Perryville's outlet shops. Stay tuned for details.