>SWANTON — The Maryland Park Service reminds all snowmobilers, fishermen and cross-country skiers of the potential for unseen safety hazards on Deep Creek Lake, particularly at night. An area of ice has been removed near Uno Chicago Grill on U.S. Route 219 to create open water for the Special Olympics Deep Creek Dunk.
Ice has also been removed along the shoreline of the Discovery Center for ice rescue and cold water diving training for emergency services personnel conducted by the Maryland State Police. These areas will remain unsafe for quite some time and will be marked with reflective traffic cones.
Surface conditions under bridges are often particularly hazardous and snow drifts or pressure ridges can act as ramps, causing sleds to be-come airborne.
Snowmobiles must be registered for use on the lake. Permits are available by mail or at any of the local state park offices.
For information on ice conditions, call the park headquarters at 301-387-5563 or the Discovery Center on weekends at 301- 387-7067.
