Flag Ponds Nature Park, Nature reserve in Lusby, United States
Flag Ponds Nature Park encompasses two freshwater ponds and a beach dune system along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline in Maryland.
During the early 1900s, three fishing shanties called Buoy Hotel served as temporary housing for fishermen who supplied markets up to Baltimore.
The park maintains observation platforms at both ponds and the bay, enabling visitors to study local bird species and natural environments.
The entrance fees range from $5 for county residents to $15 for non-residents during peak months, with cash payment required at the entrance.
Visitors can discover Miocene-era fossils and shark teeth scattered along the shoreline, evidence of ancient marine life in this region.
Location: Calvert County
Elevation above the sea: 28 m
Website: https://co.cal.md.us/1192/Flag-Ponds-Nature-Park
GPS coordinates: 38.44690,-76.45830
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:01
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