The Outdoor Issue

Our complete outdoors guide with hiking and biking trails, adventure gear, outdoor dining, and spring events.

By the editors of Baltimore magazine

Happy Trails

55 hiking and biking adventures to explore this spring and summer.

Take a Hike

Here are a few of our favorite things to get you ready for your next big outside adventure.

Great Outdoors

Events to take advantage of the spring weather, from gentle outing to hardcore excursion.

Big Fish

The legendary life of Lefty Kreh.

Catching Air

Here are outdoor dining spots to match your every interest.

Splendor In the Grass

Choose your ideal setting for a leisurely lunch or weekend picnic.

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