Press Release: Beach to Bay Heritage Area Recognized for Best New Product at Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit

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Beach to Bay Heritage Area Recognized for Best New Product at Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit 

The Beach to Bay Heritage Area (BBHA) was honored with the Best New Product Award at the 44th Annual Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit for its newly released History, Heritage & Homelands National Recreation Trail Guide. The award, which recognizes the most innovative and impactful tourism products in the state, was presented to BBHA in the under-$50,000 budget category. 

The newly reimagined guide—History, Heritage & Homelands—showcases the Lower Eastern Shore’s rich cultural legacy through a more accurate, inclusive, and compelling visitor experience. 

Developed in partnership with Somerset County, Worcester County, and the Pocomoke Indian Nation, the guide brings forward stories that have long been overlooked and strengthens the connection between travelers and the region’s landscapes, communities, and heritage. 

Building on the original trail concept, BBHA’s updated guide reflects deeper research, stronger cultural context, and thoughtful collaboration with local partners. The result is a more authentic and engaging recreational trail experience that highlights the intertwined histories and homelands of the Lower Shore. 

This statewide recognition underscores BBHA’s commitment to elevating the heritage, history, and natural assets of Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore through innovative storytelling and accessible visitor resources. For more information visit BeachesBaysWaterWays.org.