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The trails surrounding Lake Artemesia are busy once the weather turns warm. The lake and the natural area around it have a rich history. Photo by JONATHAN PETER BELLING

Lake Artemesia has layered history

CAIT HEIDERMAN June 30, 2026

Lake Artemesia has a storied history. Like all lakes in Maryland, this one is man-made.  It all started in the mid-1800s, when a deep pit was left behind by workers digging for stone while...

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