Maryland, often referred to as America in Miniature, is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Maryland's geography is diverse, encompassing everything from mountains in the west (such as the Appalachian Mountains) to the Chesapeake Bay in the east. The state also features coastal plains, rolling hills, and fertile farmland.

Fort Frederick State Park is a Maryland state park surrounding the restored Fort Frederick, a star fort active in the French and Indian War (1754–1763) and the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783).