Charissa Hipp has a passion for connecting people to places through tourism marketing, storytelling, writing and hiking. A wife and mother of three, she is the Maryland Ambassador for Girls Who Hike and encourages people to connect with nature to experience its physical, mental and spiritual benefits. Follow her outdoor adventures on Instagram at @hipphikergal.
Charissa Hipp
July 12, 2021
Read the ways in which Maryland residents--past and present, have subsisted on corn! Read More
July 2, 2021
Read about Benton Mackaye and the vision for the iconic Appalachian Trail in this week's blog post Read More
June 21, 2021
School’s out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop for young minds. Learn about local events and activities that you can participate with your family. Read More
June 15, 2021
Learn about some great locations to visit during June - National Great Outdoors Month! Read More
June 8, 2021
Looking for new exhibits to explore? Come engage with Heritage Frederick's newest exhibit on diversity or the exhibition of early-American Baltimore artist Joshua Johnson. Read More
June 8, 2021
Ready to explore the outdoors? Come participate in HCHWA's Geotrails! Uncover newly hidden geocaches, solve puzzles and interact with history along the way! Read More
March 16, 2021
Learn about Mary Mish, a woman who worked behind the scenes over decades to preserve key sites in Washington County. Read More
February 22, 2021
Though the Appalachian Trail dates to the 1920s, the ridgeline it traverses in Maryland has a much longer history, including a connection to the Underground Railroad. Read More
November 25, 2020
Now more than ever, small businesses need your support. Find out about the unique shopping opportunities in the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area for gifts perfect for everyone on your list. Read More
October 7, 2020
Find a historic and scenic place to take a walk in October! Read More
June 22, 2020
Take a family road trip and discover hidden gems this summer while traveling along one of Maryland's scenic byways. Read More
May 20, 2020
Two towns within the Heart of the Civil War lay claim to the oldest continuously held Memorial Day parades in the country. Read More
April 6, 2020
Learn how to identify springtime flora and hunt to find them on local trails and battlefields. Read More
December 12, 2019
Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy special programming at sites in Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties. Read More
November 25, 2019
There are perks to traveling when the temperature drops-- here's how to make the most of the Heritage Area in fall and winter. Read More
September 26, 2019
Find peak fall colors and explore the outdoors in Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties. Read More
September 9, 2019
Commemorate the Maryland Campaign of 1862 with events and activities throughout the Heritage Area this September. Read More
June 3, 2019
Connect to history by taking a hike in the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. Read More
December 14, 2015
Start your new year with a guided First Day Hike in one of Maryland's state parks. Read More
