The scenic Marshyhope Creek, which winds through the quaint turn- of-the-century town of Federalsburg, forms the western boundary of the 3,800-acre Idylwild WMA in southeastern Caroline County. The area is a mix of agricultural fields, upland forests and bottomland forests, with topography ranging from flat to somewhat sloped. Some areas are wet year round.

What To See

Mature hardwoods, loblolly pine and Virginia pine forests surround many of the trails and support a rich variety of wildlife species. The surprisingly large pileated woodpecker, with its red crest, hammers on rotted logs in search of insects. Bluebirds nest in tree cavities and fly among field grasses looking for insects. Catch a glimpse of the elusive gray fox, listen for the gobble of a wild turkey, or watch beavers at work along the Marshyhope.

What To Do

Hunters will enjoy a day afield, pursuing white-tailed deer, turkey, dove, cottontail rabbits, woodcock, squirrels and waterfowl. Roads and trails will promise a day's adventure and exploration for hikers and all-terrain bicyclists. Good fishing can be found in ponds on the north end of Idylwild WMA.