Carrie Madren is an award-winning journalist published in regional, national and international publications including Maryland Life magazine, E Magazine, and The Ecologist. Maryland Life magazine has given her the opportunity to report from working farms to farmers' markets to green gatherings and beyond -- discovering new places and fascinating people. As a native Marylander, favorite activities range from hiking Sugarloaf Mountain to kayaking Chesapeake Bay, eating crabs with Old Bay, watching outdoor films at Strathmore Arts Center and more. Find Carrie's most recent stories at carriemadren.blogspot.com.