Harbor Country Outdoors

Not sure where to get outside for the weekend? Come to Harbor Country, where you will return home re-energized with countless memories of fun and relaxation.

Harbor Country and the surrounding region is home to a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities available year-round that are appealing to residents and visitors alike. However, beyond the beaches and a handful of state parks, many hidden gems exist awaiting your discovery. We invite you to join us as we explore the unique outdoor places that Harbor Country has to offer.

There are 51 outdoor points of interest waiting for you to explore in Harbor Country!

Interact with the map below using the icons in the top left corner to search nearby points of interest, filter types of locations, get directions, change the basemap, and more!

HOW TO USE

• Search Bar - type in address or place to zoom in to the area that you'd like to see
• Directions (first button to the left) - click on the icon to add two or more addresses to see suggested directions by your preferred mode of travel
• Filter (second button to the left) - toggle filters to select categories of points of interest to be displayed on the map
• Near Me (middle button) - enter address or place and set the result radius to see points of interest near you
• Basemap Gallery (second icon to the right) - select a basemap to replace the default basemap (Streets)
• About (first button to the right) - check out more information about this map

Scroll the map for an overview, direction, and contact info for each of the 51 outdoor points of interest in Harbor Country! Click on the address of the point of interest to for direction and "More Info" for more detailed information.

HOW TO USE

1. List - scroll to scan the list of the 51 points of interest
2. Description - click on a point of interest from the list or on the map to see description of the point that you are interested in
3. Direction - click on the address of the point of interest to see suggested directions from your current location to the point on Google Maps
4. More Info - click on "More Info" to see more information provided by local entities that manage the point of interest
5. List - click on the floating EXIT button at the bottom to see the list of points of interest again

When enjoying outdoor activities in Harbor Country, it's important to pay attention to the location markers in the area in case of an emergency. The below graphic shows some of the essential location markers that you might see on your trip.

HOW TO USE

1. Read - read the location markers carefully before packing and while being outdoors
2. Save - save the graphic as an image on your phone or print on paper and bring it with you
3. Share - share the graphic with people who will also be outdoor for points of interest
4. Observe - observe and identify markers when arriving at the outdoor point of interest

Harbor Country has a plethora of hiking trails to offer ranging in difficulty for both beginners and the most seasoned hikers. Regardless of experience, safety remains of the utmost importance. Here are our 10 Tips for Safe Hiking that could help you along your journey.

HOW TO USE

1. Read - read the tips carefully before packing and while hiking to remain safe
2. Save - save the tips as an image on your phone or print on paper and bring it with you
3. Share - share the tips with people who will also hike to help each other

Looking for more outdoor points of interest to explore? Here are some of our favorite nearby attractions to check out:

Have an inquiry about Harbor Country Outdoors?

Please email us at  jthompson@chikamingopenlands.org  with any inquiries and we will get back to you soon.