AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFall in Southern Maryland: A new seasonal bucket list points visitors to corn mazes, waterfront walks and fossil-hunting outings. Festival Weekend: The 60th U.S. Oyster Festival returns to Leonardtown Oct. 17–18, with more than 100 vendors, three music stages and oyster-shucking contests. Outdoor Adventures: The Great American Rail-Trail vision includes the C&O Canalway from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, where it connects to the Great Allegheny Passage; together, they form a 350-mile route. Food and Drink: Maryland’s fall wine trail offers 12 winery picks for scenic tastings and weekend stays, while Chesapeake Ghost Tours lists 70 haunted experiences across the Eastern Shore. Bay Update: The Chesapeake Bay earned a C+, its highest overall score in 40 years; researchers say improving conditions support recreation, wildlife and local economies. Getting Around: Amtrak has selected a design team for replacements of the Bush and Gunpowder River bridges, which carry more than 100 passenger and freight trains daily. Westbound I-70 near Bower Avenue in Washington County will also detour Oct. 16–18 for pipe work.
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