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The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is hosting public forums on October 6th and October 13. These forums are to gather community feedback on the upcoming fiscal year’s budget for planning, parks, and recreation.  To sign up to speak: https://www.pgplanningboard.org/participate/sign-up-to-speak/#BudgetForums   Onsite registration will also be available at the forums. More information: https://www.pgplanning.org/m-ncppc-prince-georges-county-planning-board-schedules-2026-budget-forums/ Budget: https://www.mncppc.org/documents-directory/?title=&yr=&month=&type=budgets-and-financial-reports  

Sweet Run was dedicated as a state park in October 2023, making it the first and only state park in Loudoun County. The park sits on 884 acres of land and is home to some 11 miles of hiking and horse riding trails. Sweet Run is about four miles from Harpers Ferry and connects to the Appalachian Trail. Last year, we asked you to advocate for mountain bike access to Sweet Run State Park in Loudoun County. Virginia DCR has taken that feedback and presented its master plan draft at a Public Comment Meeting on September 22nd, where this presentation was...

Hunting season is coming up! As we head into the season, remember many trail systems are multi use, and hunting may be permitted in the area you plan on riding.  Before your ride, check the following resources to see if hunting is permitted. If hunting is active in the area you're riding, be sure to:  wear bright orange or other bright, visible clothing stay on the designated trail(s) make your presence known   Maryland  Montgomery Parks: https://montgomeryparks.org/deer-population-management-schedule-locations/   Maryland DNR, Seneca Creek State Park: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/seneca/hunting.aspx   Maryland Hunting Seasons Calendar, 2026-2027 (The Watershed is Region B):  https://dnr.maryland.gov/.../Hunting-Seasons-Calendar.pdf Frederick County Deer Hunting Zones: https://dnr.maryland.gov/Wildlife/Pages/hunt_trap/FredCty_DeerHuntingZones.aspx...

MORE is pleased to invite qualified builders to submit bids to refurbish 7-8 miles of trail in Rosaryville State Park in Upper Marlboro, MD. Deadline for submission is on October 2, 2026. Bid documents can be accessed here. Please contact Dave Magill (davem@more-mtb.org) for any questions.

Two opportunities for mountain bikers in Baltimore County!    First, Baltimore County is seeking public input on its Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP). The plan helps the County identify future park improvements and ensure that open spaces continue to support community health, wellness, and recreational opportunities for all residents.    Second, the County purchased 110 acres in the Windsor Mill Area in Western Baltimore County and is looking to develop the land for recreation. The public input period for the LPPRP, which runs until May 15, is the perfect time to let the County know that we want mountain bike-optimized trails and facilities such as skills areas, gravity lines, and a pump track in Windsor Mill. This parcel (located at...