Summer in Snow Hill
12 Must Do Adventures This Summer In Snow Hill, Maryland
PADDLE
Kayak or canoe through a Southern swamp without leaving Maryland! Launch from the Pocomoke River Canoe Co. to paddle the Pocomoke and Nassawango creeks through the Northernmost stand of the Southern bald cypress on the East Coast. River Otter, Beaver, Redbelly Turtles, Barred Owls and Prothonotary Warblers are just a few of the species you may encounter while paddling through the giant bald cypress. Pocomoke and Nassawango relatively insect free.
BIRDING
Go birding in the Important Bird Areas of the Pocomoke/Nassawango and Maryland Coastal Bays. Audubon Maryland-DC has designated these areas as critical for neotropical migrants and elusive saltmarsh birds. During migration, tally well over 100 species in a day between the two ecosystems, Check out summer breeders, herons, and egrets at EA Vaughn.
PLANTS
Native orchids and wildflowers adorn the lowlands and creeksides of the Nassawango Creek and Pocomoke River in summer. It’s a heavenly time for plant enthusiasts.
WILDLIFE
In summer, rich, deciduous forests yield a biologically diverse landscape boasting box turtles, gar, Delmarva fox squirrels, colorful songbirds and over 20 species of amphibians. a short jaunt to the bays yields bald eagles, herons, egrets, terrapins and the wild ponies of Assateague.
CAMPING
Book your site early!
HIKING
Explore marked trails of the lowland swamp and upland forest on 15,000 acres protected by The Nature Conservancy and 17,000 acres of the Pocomoke State Forest.
CYCLING
Cycle through greenery is gone from much of the East Coast but still abundant here. Both road biking and mountain biking are popular here. Check out both the Viewtrail 100 and Great Delmarva Bicycling Trail maps.
HUNTING
Chicken neck for crabs at nearby Public Landing, east of Snow Hill on Chincoteague Bay.
FISHING
Fish for abundant lunker bass, white and yellow perch, and herring in the adjacent cypress-lined creeks and rivers.
HISTORY
A walk through Snow Hill is a walk through the eras of U.S. architecture. Snow Hill’s historic homes range from Colonial to Art-Deco, and many have been restored to their former grandeur. Snow Hill is also home to several historic churches, including the Makemie Memorial Presbyterian, the oldest continuously operating Presbyterian Church in the U.S.
Browse the numerous art galleries and studios that line the quaint streets of the historic town. Be sure to explore the exhibitions at the Julia A. Purnell Museum and its 10,000 artifacts. Also, step back in time to the Village of Nescongo, which was operated as a company town by the Maryland Iron Company from 1831 to 1850. The 19th-century village and restored Iron Furnace have been restored by the Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum.
REST
Stay in one of the rustic bed and breakfasts nestled on the quiet side streets or in the adjacent unspoiled countryside.
CELEBRATE
here are quite a few adjectives which can be used to aptly describe the sport of paddling boarding- some of the most obvious being fun, joy, even aloha (for those bringing the Hawaiian spirit to the East Coast)- but as anyone involved in the sport will tell you, the primary way to describe it will and forever be… community!
The Town of Snow Hill, along with Walk on Water Paddline Boarding Company and Operation Second Chance, hope to continue this tradition with our 4th annual “Return to Goat Island” Paddle Sports Festival on June 22-23, 2019. Located in Byrd Park, the “Return to Goat Island” SUP race is a celebration of the paddling lifestyle. Which means we are open to all forms of paddling: SUP, prone, kayak, and OC-1. On Saturday, races will consist of a short distance/kids race (one lap around Goat Island), a 3-mile open race, and a 6-mile elite race. On Sunday we test ourselves, pushing our limits during a 17-mile race with multiple classes- solo, 2 person and 4 person teams. All racers have a chance at winning $5,000 in cash prizes and also a chance to win a Goat!!
PADDLE
Kayak or canoe through a Southern swamp without leaving Maryland! Launch from the Pocomoke River Canoe Co. to paddle the Pocomoke and Nassawango creeks through the Northernmost stand of the Southern bald cypress on the East Coast. River Otter, Beaver, Redbelly Turtles, Barred Owls and Prothonotary Warblers are just a few of the species you may encounter while paddling through the giant bald cypress. Pocomoke and Nassawango relatively insect free.
BIRDING
Go birding in the Important Bird Areas of the Pocomoke/Nassawango and Maryland Coastal Bays. Audubon Maryland-DC has designated these areas as critical for neotropical migrants and elusive saltmarsh birds. During migration, tally well over 100 species in a day between the two ecosystems, Check out summer breeders, herons, and egrets at EA Vaughn.
PLANTS
Native orchids and wildflowers adorn the lowlands and creeksides of the Nassawango Creek and Pocomoke River in summer. It’s a heavenly time for plant enthusiasts.
WILDLIFE
In summer, rich, deciduous forests yield a biologically diverse landscape boasting box turtles, gar, Delmarva fox squirrels, colorful songbirds and over 20 species of amphibians. a short jaunt to the bays yields bald eagles, herons, egrets, terrapins and the wild ponies of Assateague.
CAMPING
Book your site early!
HIKING
Explore marked trails of the lowland swamp and upland forest on 15,000 acres protected by The Nature Conservancy and 17,000 acres of the Pocomoke State Forest.
CYCLING
Cycle through greenery is gone from much of the East Coast but still abundant here. Both road biking and mountain biking are popular here. Check out both the Viewtrail 100 and Great Delmarva Bicycling Trail maps.
HUNTING
Chicken neck for crabs at nearby Public Landing, east of Snow Hill on Chincoteague Bay.
FISHING
Fish for abundant lunker bass, white and yellow perch, and herring in the adjacent cypress-lined creeks and rivers.
HISTORY
A walk through Snow Hill is a walk through the eras of U.S. architecture. Snow Hill’s historic homes range from Colonial to Art-Deco, and many have been restored to their former grandeur. Snow Hill is also home to several historic churches, including the Makemie Memorial Presbyterian, the oldest continuously operating Presbyterian Church in the U.S.
Browse the numerous art galleries and studios that line the quaint streets of the historic town. Be sure to explore the exhibitions at the Julia A. Purnell Museum and its 10,000 artifacts. Also, step back in time to the Village of Nescongo, which was operated as a company town by the Maryland Iron Company from 1831 to 1850. The 19th-century village and restored Iron Furnace have been restored by the Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum.
REST
Stay in one of the rustic bed and breakfasts nestled on the quiet side streets or in the adjacent unspoiled countryside.
CELEBRATE
here are quite a few adjectives which can be used to aptly describe the sport of paddling boarding- some of the most obvious being fun, joy, even aloha (for those bringing the Hawaiian spirit to the East Coast)- but as anyone involved in the sport will tell you, the primary way to describe it will and forever be… community!
The Town of Snow Hill, along with Walk on Water Paddline Boarding Company and Operation Second Chance, hope to continue this tradition with our 4th annual “Return to Goat Island” Paddle Sports Festival on June 22-23, 2019. Located in Byrd Park, the “Return to Goat Island” SUP race is a celebration of the paddling lifestyle. Which means we are open to all forms of paddling: SUP, prone, kayak, and OC-1. On Saturday, races will consist of a short distance/kids race (one lap around Goat Island), a 3-mile open race, and a 6-mile elite race. On Sunday we test ourselves, pushing our limits during a 17-mile race with multiple classes- solo, 2 person and 4 person teams. All racers have a chance at winning $5,000 in cash prizes and also a chance to win a Goat!!
