This Underrated Beach In Maryland Is A Must-Visit This Summer

Once you visit a few beaches, you quickly learn that they're not all created equal. The following spot is unlike any other, with sprawling natural pools, fossils, and surrounding nature trails. If you're seeking a unique summer day trip with the family, check out Flag Ponds Nature Park in southern Maryland.

Flag Ponds Nature Park is located in Calvert County, nestled next to the Chesapeake Bay.

This is a gorgeous place for exploring year-round, with scenic sandy views and more.

Most people visit during summer to soak in the sun and splash around in the water.

You and the kids can enjoy swimming in the bay...

Or wade in the surrounding natural pools, which are abundant with fossils.

Keep your eyes peeled! This spot is full of fossils from the Miocene era, including shark teeth.

If you'd like to visit this summer, be sure to arrive early. Once the park reaches a certain capacity, gates are closed until current beach-goers leave.

We can't complain though. This keeps the park less crowded and therefore, more serene.

Find Flag Ponds Nature Park at 1525 Flag Pond Parkway, Lusby, MD 20657.

For more information about this underrated gem in Maryland, visit the official website here.

For more Maryland attractions to visit in 2018, check out our annual bucket list here!