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- 5. In early spring, Cunningham Falls State Park hosts a festival for this sweet pancake topping.
- 7. These "Diamondback" reptiles are often seen basking on logs in brackish water in the spring.
- 8. This state flower has yellow petals and a dark center; it begins blooming in late spring.
- 10. Maryland’s state bird, which returns from its southern migration in April.
- 11. This "beautiful swimmer" begins to wake up and shed its shell as the Bay warms.
- 12. This white-blossomed tree is a common sight in MD woods and the state tree of neighboring VA.
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- 1. The official state team sport, which has high school and college seasons in full swing during spring.
- 2. On March 25th, locals celebrate ______ Day to honor the arrival of the Ark and the Dove.
- 3. A unique Baltimore treat: a lemon half with a ______ stick shoved inside.
- 4. The "Middle Jewel" of horse racing's Triple Crown, held in Baltimore every May.
- 6. The "Sailing Capital of the World," is famous for its May Day flower basket tradition.
- 9. A small tree with heart-shaped leaves and vibrant pink-purple blossoms in early spring.