Enjoy S’mores, Fishing And Night Hikes At Pemberton Park This September

Summer may be ending as school goes back into session, but the outdoor adventures will continue at Pemberton Historical Park this September.  Three family–friendly programs are on tap next month including a Back to School Campfire, Cane Poles Program and a Full Moon Hike.  Those with a passion for cycling can also ride through 300 years of history this month during the West Wicomico Heritage Ride. 

On Friday, September 2 at 7:30 P.M., Pemberton Historical Park will hold a Back to School Campfire.  Families can re-live the summer with stories, jokes, skits, games and sticky s’mores.  Everyone is invited back to the park on Saturday, September 3 at 1:00 P.M. for a Cane Poles Program.  During this program, a Park Naturalist will teach attendees how to make their own bamboo cane fishing poles.  Afterwards, families can take their finished poles down to the pond to try it out on several species of freshwater fish.  Participants will also learn how to spot a great fishing hole, what bait works best and where the fish hide out.  On Monday, September 12 the park will host a Full Moon Hike at 9:00 P.M.  The moon will be full and high for a hike through the park’s beautiful nature trails.  Guests can take a stroll and search for nocturnal animals such as foxes and flying squirrels on their way!  Advanced registration is not required for any of the above programs.  Each program is $6 per person or $18 for a family of four and is free to members of the park.

September will also see the return of the Annual West Wicomico Heritage Bike Tour, which will take place on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 7:30 A.M.  This bike tour of western Wicomico County takes riders across 300 years of Maryland History. Riders begin their day at Pemberton Historical Park where Common Grounds Coffee Shop will have breakfast items available for purchase.  From there, participants explore such towns as the scenic riverfront community of Whitehaven, Hebron and Quantico, as well as Bivalve’s beautiful Cedar Hill Marina.  Folks will end their ride back at Pemberton Historical Park with a picnic complete with food, live music from Alex and Shiloh and beer sales (valid ID required).  All proceeds go to support the Whitehaven Heritage Association and Pemberton Historical Park.  The registration fee is $40 for adults and $15 for children 8-18.  To register, please visit www.pembertonpark.org.