 Each spring, Hartford, Kent and Cecil counties in the upper Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland become a hub of outdoor recreation and entertainment. Adventure seekers can explore the outdoors by hiking and bird watching at state and federal parks, fishing or paddle boarding their way through one of Maryland's many waterways. As the largest estuary in the country, the Chesapeake Bay offers a variety of serene waterfront views for alfresco dining and, of course, plenty of fresh seafood. Kent County does contain a lot of independent restaurants, which is a great thing for everybody, even the surrounding towns. It pretty much stays local owned and mom and pop style, which is a rare thing and that attracts people too. We also have a great source of local produce companies like Cross Street that we can utilize and keep everything within the community. If we can come together and we all use local food and we all stay independent, then it kind of keeps the whole community intact and together. Obviously we want to take pride and give the community something that they can't always get everywhere else. What is really unique about Cecil County is we're located right off of 95 in between a whole bunch of metropolitan areas, but yet we are still very rural and we have access to the Chesapeake Bay as well as many small towns that accompany it on its waters edge. The really cool thing about Cecil County is we're on five different rivers and all of those rivers really create the head water of the bay. We have hiking, biking, trail systems, we have horseback riding. On water we've got kayaking, paddle boarding, tours, we've got water taxis and water tours if you want to have a more leisurely time out on the water. One of the amazing things is you have all of these amenities, all these natural areas that you can explore. Whenever you have a free weekend or a couple days that you want to get out and relax and enjoy some time in the outdoors, come out to the Great Chesapeake Bay Loop and make sure you stop by Cecil County. One of the things I really love about Hartford County is that we have so much water. You know from bubbling springs where our streams begin to the mighty Susquehanna River that eventually becomes the Chesapeake Bay. It's great for photographers or someone that just wants to get outside and get to know nature firsthand and really appreciate all that this area has to offer and all the great places that we've protected over the years. We have one of our most valuable tributaries the Chesapeake Bay, Deer Creek. It's a scenic creek that allows for paddling and fly fishing and finding great spots to kind of get lost and feel like you're somewhere else. We'd love to have you here to enjoy our wildlife and our landscapes and find your own adventure. Great fun awaits in Hartford, Kent and Cecil counties. Join your next adventure in the Upper Bay and experience the great outdoors. Maryland, open for Chesapeake experiences.