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
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
August 6, 2015
Charissa Hipp of Visit Frederick sheds light on Frederick County's rich railroading history. Read More
