Nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes and teeming with opportunities for outdoor exploration, our Watershed community is a gateway to thrilling adventures.
From tranquil hiking trails that lead to panoramic vistas to beautiful fishing spots that have the potential for the perfect catch, our community rests in an abundance of outdoor escapes that can captivate the adventurous at heart.
Today, we’ll discuss the many outdoor recreation spots in Laurel, Maryland, that can unleash your spirit of fun.
Severn Run Natural Environment Area
Severn Run Natural Environment Area is a stunning landscape of 1,600 acres, showcasing remote hiking trails and fishing spots along the Severn River. If you’re looking for a bike ride or low-key hike, this spot has two great hiking trails perfect for the whole family. If you’re interested in a strenuous hike, the Severn Natural Environment Area has trails that range from 173 to 259 feet in elevation gain.
Cash Lake Fishing Area
Cash Lake is located just a quick 10 minutes from Watershed. It offers a gorgeous reservoir with ideal fishing spots and surrounding hiking trails. In fact, Cash Lake Loop Trail is a 1.8-mile trail that loops around the lake and is a great adventure for everyone, even younger children. You can expect beautiful views and a reasonably easy outdoor experience.
Gunpowder Golf Course
The beautiful Gunpowder Golf Course follows the natural topography of the land. It features 6,061 yards of golf, with long tees for a 70-par. This Scottish-style course offers bentgrass greens, water obstacles, and fescue fairways.
Laurel Shopping Center
Laurel Shopping Center is an outdoor mall offering 392,500 square feet of shopping on U.S. Route 1. This spot is perfect for those who want to be outside but prefer retail therapy to strenuous outdoor activities. You’ll find cafes, stores, restaurants, health and beauty options, and banks here. Some examples include:
- Marshalls
- LA Fitness
- HomeGoods
- Chuck E. Cheese
- Mad Cow Grill
- Astor Liquors
- Beauty Nails
- Doors to Africa
- Vape Switch
- MZ Assembly Furniture
M-NCPPC Dinosaur Park
The M-NCPPC Dinosaur Park is the perfect spot for dino lovers who want to watch paleontologists uncover the past. This park preserves the same ground dinosaurs walked upon millions of years ago and showcases a rare deposit of fossils from about 115 million years ago. It features educational programs, hands-on activities, and even the bones and teeth of the Maryland state dinosaur: Astrodon Johnstoni.
Find Your Watershed Moment in Laurel, Maryland
No matter your choice of adventure, there is something for everyone here in Laurel, Maryland! And you’ll get to enjoy the wonderful health benefits of the great outdoors this summer. Some of those benefits could include:
- Increased physical activity
- Improved sleep quality
- Improved mental health
- Reduced physical pain
- Increased social connection and sense of community
- Increased Vitamin D levels
- Reduced stress
Craftmark Homes’ Watershed community in Laurel, Maryland, is not only a haven for those seeking outdoor adventures but is also the perfect place to call home. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this extraordinary neighborhood your own, with quick move-ins available to start your adventure-filled journey right away.
Contact Craftmark Homes today to learn more!
