Nestled in the Southern Maryland countryside near Bryantown is the maze of a lifetime. A wonder of farm grown fields custom cut for exploring by kids of all ages await all who visit   Zekiah Farms during maze time. The invitation is to experience and discover “Agri-Fun”, while walking through a fresh cut series of trails among standing corn and sorghum. Two separate mazes are available, with one less challenging for those youngsters who want to take on the adventure themselves. Hayrides, farm animals, a straw pit, seasonal vegetables and refreshments are available. Youngsters can make a scarecrow or a Halloween pumpkin. Special packages are available for schools or youth groups. The cost is $7 per person and the mazes are open from October 1 through November 6, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. to dusk, each Saturday and Sunday. Access can be arranged by appointment on Mondays through Fridays. Call (240) 216-4065  or fax Zekiah Farms at (301)-579-2635. They can be reached via “E” mail at, zekiahfarms@comcast.net  Zekiah Farms has a website hyperlink at; www.zekiahfarms.com Finding Zekiah Farms is easy. Take Maryland Route 5 (Leonardtown Road) and turn onto Bryantown Road. Go about 1.7 miles and turn left onto Booth Place, across from Mt. Eagle Estates.

     For the particulars on the fall Chesapeake Bay fishing seasons, contact the appropriate fisheries management source for the regulations and seasons. Brochures and information cards on the 2005 fishing regulations are provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Potomac River Fisheries Commission (PRFC) or the Virginia Marine Fisheries Commission (VMRC) and may be available at local fishing tackle and bait dealers. The VMRC website is found at; http://www.mrc.state.va.us and they can be reached by phone at, (757) 247-2200. Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service website is located at; http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries The Maryland DNR Fisheries phone number for information is 800-688-3467. The PRFC website is; http://www.prfc.state.va.us and their phone number is 1-800-266-3904.  

     Visit the October-November, 2005 Tidewater & Timber website for information on the 2nd Annual Casey Neal Rogers Memorial Rockfish Tournament, which takes place on November 5, 2005. 

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