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Tesla chargers along deep creek drive
There’s a new view along deep creek drive! Locals and tourists alike will be able to use the new Tesla charging station behind Pine Lodge Steakhouse. Eight stations for the smart cars along with adapters will be available in the coming weeks.
Photo via Pine Lodge Steakhouse Facebook page.
Northern Lights at Deep Creek Lake
The Northern Lights were viewed at Deep Creek Lake in the early hours of April 24th, 2023. Sarah Myers, the editor and owner of the Deep Creek Times caught this stunning panoramic photograph of the lights on the overlook on Maryland route 135.
The Northern Lights at Deep Creek Lake, MD – Deep Creek Times
GLENDALE ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023
Department of Public Works – Roads Division
The Garrett County Public Works Department – Roads Division announces that Excavating Associates, Incorporated will be starting the Glendale Road Realignment project on the date of Monday, April 24, 2023. Traffic flow will be impacted during the project phase, and the public should expect travel delays.
The public can address any questions to Excavating Associates at 301-777-0444.
State parks, lakes, trails offer plenty of outdoor opportunities
When people think of outdoor recreation and Garrett County, Maryland, they most likely think of Deep Creek Lake. After all, it is Maryland’s largest freshwater lake, covering 3,900 acres and 65 miles of shoreline.
Nearing its 100th anniversary, the manmade lake got its start in 1925 as a hydroelectric project, and while it remains active, the lake has grown to mean much more to the region and state, generating millions of dollars in revenue from the more than 1.4 million visitors annually.
Deep Creek Lake is a near year-round vacation spot, attracting water sports fans in spring and summer, leaf-peepers in the fall and skiers in the winter months to enjoy Wisp Ski Resort and Lodge.
In the summer months, thousands flock to enjoy the rental homes and cabins, lounging lakeside or hopping on a boat or jet ski for a trip around the lake.
Deep Creek Lake is also home to numerous special events, concerts and great private businesses and public facilities to enjoy year-round.
But Garrett County’s outdoors recreation is more than Deep Creek Lake, as there are nine other state parks in the county that provide a variety of recreational opportunities and events.
Most offer picnic and fishing areas, while all but Casselman River State Park have hiking paths, according to state park officials.
Mountain biking is big in the area, with the state parks providing trails and paths. Swimming areas and boat launches and rentals are available at Deep Creek, Herrington Manor and New Germany state parks. Rental cabins are available at Herrington Manor and New Germany.
Here are a few tips and highlights of each of the other state parks:
Big Run State Park (Swanton): This is a primitive camping location, “situated at the mouth of the Savage River Reservoir, Big Run State Park is the perfect base camp from which to enjoy the surrounding Savage River State Forest. Campers at Big Run have easy access to fishing, boating, hiking or hunting opportunities.”
Casselman River Bridge State Park (Grantsville): Casselman River Bridge State Park is a 4-acre parcel, popular for picnicking, fly fishing and photography, according to the state parks website. The 80-foot bridge was once an important link on the National Road and is popular for photographers.
Herrington Manor State Park (Oakland): This 365-acre park is located within Garrett State Forest, It offers swimming, canoeing, kayaking, biking, picnicking, hiking, tennis, basketball, volleyball and 20 furnished log cabins for rental use year round.
New Germany State Park (Grantsville): Some of this park’s visitors call it a “best-kept secret,” as it is beautiful and rural, nestled between the 2,900-foot Big Savage Mountain to the east and the eastern Continental Divide along Meadow Mountain to the west. The park features trails and a small lake for fishing, swimming and paddling. The park has no cell service.
Sang Run State Park (McHenry): Once a homestead dating back to the early 1800s, this is one of the state’s newest state parks, having been deeded to the state for that use in 2008 and officially enacted in 2017.
The original home site, farm and store feature the perfect place to hike, fish, picnic or just sit and relax along the beautiful Youghiogheny River. A mile-long trail traverses the farm fields highlighting large old trees, wildflower meadows and passes by a private family cemetery. During the summer months nature programs such as hay rides, guided bird hikes, and Dutch oven demonstrations are held, according to the state website.
Swallow Falls State Park (Oakland): As one can imagine, this state park is known for its scenic 53-foot waterfall, rippling rapids and some of the state’s most breathtaking scenery.
Wolf Den Run State Park (Kitzmiller): This 2,039-acre multi-use park provides opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, birdwatching, hunting and ORV riding. It features protected wetlands areas, as well as two cold-water trout streams.
Youghiogheny River State Park (Friendsville-Oakland): Home to some of the state’s most challenging and dangerous whitewater, this state park also offers trails, hunting and some less challenging water opportunities.
More than state parks
Garrett County is also home to about 40 recreational trails, from those easy to traverse to those more challenging, according to Evan Byrne of Garrett Trails.
Garrett Trails is a “nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to developing and maintaining a network of sustainable trails providing access to the county’s historic, municipal and environmental treasures with minimal impact to the environment,” according to Byrne.
He wrote that “there’s a trail in Garrett County for everyone wanting to step off the beaten path and into the kind of adventure that only a meandering trail can bring. Explorers of these trails will take away more than a sense of adventure, as time in the outdoors can bring increased peace and relaxation, new personal achievements and countless family memories.”
Some of the trails are paved while others are just grassy paths. Still others are rocky and challenging to bikers and hikers alike.
Byrne wrote that, “Most trails are mixed-use and accommodate activities including walking, hiking, trail running, mountain biking, geocaching and orienteering. Some trails are also designated for all-terrain vehicles.”
“Garrett County’s trails are all easily accessible and will leave users with lasting memories, along with increased health and well-being,” Byrne wrote in an article in the Garrett County Republican. “Everyone will find a favorite among the scores of trails in Garrett County. Whether you’re seeking a quiet hike in a familiar area or a fast transit on a mountain bike through new terrain, when on a Garrett County trail, be advised that either its beauty or its terrain may take your breath away.”
Community Calendar
Events
The Oakland (MD) acoustic old-time music jam is back after a winter hiatus. Those interested can join at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, at Our Town Theatre, 121 E. Center Street, Oakland. Musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring their fiddles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukes, bongos, or whatever and play old-time Appalachian tunes, classic country, or whatever anyone brings to the table. Come to play or just to listen; the event is free and open to the public. The jam is normally held monthly on the second Thursday of the month. Let us know you’re coming by shooting an email to snaggymtslackards@gmail.com. (RSVP appreciated but not required.) For more information, email us or call 240-321-7488.
— Volunteers needed for the Oakland Cemetery Monuments Restoration. Volunteers will meet on the third Thursday of every month. The next meeting starts at 5 p.m. on April 20 on the second floor of the Garrett County Museum of Transportation. For questions, please call 304-919-3235.
Dinners
— Free community suppers in the St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church social hall in Oakland are held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. every second Monday of the month.
— Divine Hope Church’s soup kitchen is held from 4-6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month. Eat in or carry out. 110 Weber Road, Oakland.
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Garrett County Hosts Maryland Special Olympics Winter Games
March 1, 2023
Special Olympics President Jim Schmutz, Wisp GM Ron Hawkes, and local elected and county officials helped athletes kick off the 2023 Special Olympics Winter Games at Wisp Resort on Saturday, February 26th. Almost 200 Special Olympic Maryland Athletes showcased their skills and athletic ability in various alpine and snowshoeing events on Monday, February 27 and Tuesday, February 28th.
For a full list of trials and finals, visit Winter Games Schedule of Events
Source: https://conduitstreet.mdcounties.org/2023/03/01/garrett-county-hosts-maryland-special-olympics-winter-games/
County Commissioners Announce Special Public Hearing - June 28, 2022
County Commissioners Announce Special Public Hearing – June 28, 2022
Last Updated on Jun 14, 2022 at 12:40pm | Board of Commissioners
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Garrett County Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, Room 209, 203 South Fourth Street, Courthouse, Oakland, Maryland. The purpose of the meeting is to review and take public comment on the following ordinance(s):
GARRETT COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL
Draft Ordinance – Garrett County Fire Marshal
AN ACT CONCERNING the Garrett County Fire Marshal FOR THE PURPOSE of authorizing the appointment of a Fire Marshal for Garrett County, Maryland; establishing the scope of the duties as well as the administration and implementation of the Office of the Fire Marshall for Garrett County, Maryland, and authorizing the Office of Fire Marshal to investigate the origin, cause and circumstances of fires, explosions, and hazardous materials emergencies in Garrett County.
GARRETT COUNTY POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD
Draft Ordinance – Garrett Count y Police Accountability Board
AN ACT CONCERNING the Garrett County Police Accountability Board FOR THE PURPOSE of establishing a Police Accountability Board for Garrett County, Maryland; establishing the scope of the duties as well as the administration and implementation of the Garrett County Police Accountability Board and authorizing the Garrett County Police Accountability Board to work with law enforcement agencies and the county government to improve matters of policing in Garrett County.
BUILDING REGULATIONS
Draft Ordinance – Building Regulations
AN ACT CONCERNING the Garrett County Fire Prevention Code; FOR THE PURPOSE of adopting and implementing a Fire Prevention Code for Garrett County, Maryland; providing for the scope, administration, and implementation thereof; providing for inspection and other fees; providing for protection against fires and the removal of fire hazards; providing for appointment of inspectors to enforce the Fire Prevention Code and establishing penalties for violations thereof.
Maryland’s “Ag Tag”: Over 20 Years of Supporting Ag Education
Maryland Department of Agriculture
The “Ag Tag” has been on our Maryland highways since 2001. Today, I would like to take a moment to celebrate this bright orange license plate that reminds us all of the importance of our great farmers. Created by the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation (MAEF) as a tool to raise funds for the nonprofit, the Ag Tag has succeeded wonderfully. The tags, which cost an extra $10 for motor vehicle owners, have raised more than $12 million in 21 years. You’ll see Ag Tags with everything from “MDA 1,” “YO SOY,” “AG TERP,” to “VINEGIRL” and “FRMCHIC”. All proud Marylanders who want to support our farmers and celebrate agriculture.
The Ag Tag funds support K-12 and post-secondary opportunities to increase agricultural education and literacy, including MAEF’s Mobile Science Labs, professional development programs for teachers, ag literacy book programs, & “Lab in a Box”; kits, garden grants, Maryland Future Farmers of America (FFA) and support for ag science teachers, and much much more.
MAEF was founded in 1989 by farmers and teachers with a goal of doing all they could to teach kids about agriculture. The organization has since taken off! MAEF celebrated 1 million students reached through elementary education programming in 2019, and kept right on going, even through the COVID- 19 pandemic, providing online resources through their website and social media, issuing grants for garden kits, offering Virtual Farm Field Trips, and reformatting Maryland FFA competitions to online platforms.
MAEF reaches Maryland children from Baltimore to Ocean City, from Dunkirk to Deep Creek Lake with learning experiences that explain where our food comes from and how farmers produce it. The organization’s three Mobile Science Labs offer 50-minute experiments that allow students to really dig into agriculture.
MAEF also offers classes for Maryland teachers that show them how to use agriculture to help young minds explore the world around them. The teachers are able to use agriculture as an experiential teaching tool for the state’s core curricula of science, social studies, life skills, mathematics and language arts, and craft their love for the Bay and nature.
The Ag Tag is succeeding for our state. It supports all of this and more. Ag students become better informed citizens who will shape our future with at least some knowledge of where their food comes from. As for me, I always have Ag Tags on my truck.
To learn more about MAEF or order your “Ag Tag” today, please visit : maefonline.com
