Presents information about the history, geography, climate, famous people, natural resources, and points of interest of Maryland's four northern counties.

Book based on radio series, "Maryland Report; " dates on which programs aired are included with each section concerning Maryland counties. Also, scripts for programs on Maryland Day 1984 and Maryland's 350th anniversary are included as introduction.

"Patapsco Valley State Park is nestled in four Maryland counties - Carroll, Baltimore, Howard, and Anne Arundel. From its humble beginnings in 1907 as a 43-acre forest reserve to its expansion to over 16,000 acres today, this hidden gem has become a refuge for wild animals and native vegetation and a retreat from suburban and city life. With its eight developed recreation areas and over 200 miles of trails, more than a million visitors annually explore...