Elk Neck State Park
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Topic: Elk Neck State Park
Posted By: fwunder
Subject: Elk Neck State Park
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2014 at 6:10pm
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At the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay, http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/elkneck.aspx - Elk Neck State Park is a beautiful and well maintained camping spot. We had a wonderful four days last week; hiking, biking, incredible birdwatching, kayaking and even some great Maryland crab cakes made by the ladies of the North East Grocer. We bought a pound of jumbo lump to take home. Here's some pics we took: http://goo.gl/eOVD2m - http://goo.gl/eOVD2m The only sour note were some very loud and obnoxious camp neighbors. Our first experience with that. I counted about 20 or so partying in the site across from us for two days. With one tent, four cars and six coolers, I have no idea where they all slept. I figured they were all cousins and all married to each other. The loud music, offensive language and flagrant violation of alcohol rules was disappointing. Yes, I did complain to a ranger (there was no camp host in our loop) and even walked over and asked them to turn it down a bit - they did call me "Sir". In retrospect, we should have just moved to another site as there were plenty available surrounded by quiet and respectful campers. It won't keep us from going back, but it was disappointing. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2014 at 7:11pm
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Cool, you got to go inside the lighthouse. It was closed when we visited spring a year ago. Did you see the Bald Eagles in the campground? ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2014 at 8:07pm
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We did! Sunday was the last day of the season the lighthouse would be open. http://www.tpls.org - Turkey Point is a bit of a special place for me, having sailed passed it a couple of times on my way to the C&D Canal up to Philly and down the Delaware Bay up to Maine. And, from the lighthouse I could almost see Middle River, where I began my sailing adventures. Aberdeen, of course, kept us entertained with a few boomers. I love the Chesapeake Bay. Oh, eagles! Ha! We lost count after a dozen or so. Couldn't believe it! And hawks..Red shouldered, Red tailed, Sharp-shinned! Flying with the eagles. We've done Cape May in the fall, but this was really incredible. They're all just hanging out, eating and planning the trip down the Bay and points south. My wife is the birder in he family, but this was really special for me too. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 8:11am
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We lived in Middle River for 5 years, not on the water but not too far, near Martin State airport. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 9:40am
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Heh! Crewed several small cruising sailboats out of Bowleys Quarters. Mostly raced the Wednesday night series with the http://www.glenmarsailing.org - Glenmar Sailing Association in the early 70's. Fun to see they are still active. Wish I could remember the name of the bar we would all end up at on Wednesday night. Fun times! Was living around Parkville at the time. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 10:05am
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Wow, a really nice park. Thanks for sharing this...we are going to put it on our bucket list! ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 2:15pm
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My uncle lives in Parkville, and we did for 6 months (rental house) between our house in Middle River and where we live now in Freeland. Bowley's Quarters did NOT do well in that hurricane around 2001. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 9:23pm
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We'll be there Thanksgiving - arrive Thursday AM thru Sunday with the Free Spirit. Turkey on the smokey Joe! Wall and Chris ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 10:21pm
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Wow! Turkey at Turkey Point! Can't get much better than that! You staying at NorthEast Loop or Chester? fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2014 at 10:55am
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We'll be in the North East Loop, site 8. Like the full hookups! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |