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Savage River State Forest
Savage River State Forest is the largest state forest in the state of Maryland! With 54,000 acres of classified northern hardwood forest, there is plenty to do.
Whether it is biking, camping, canoeing, or hiking, there is always something to do.
You can even bring your pets, as long as they are on a leash!
For more information, click on the photo or call 301-895-5759.
Garrett State Forest
Located 5 miles northeast of Oakland lies Garrett State Forest. Covering the mountains with forests, streams, and valleys, it is truly one of a kind.
Garrett State Forest offers campsites and hiking trails for anyone looking to escape into nature.
For more information, click on the picture or call 301-334-2038.
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Spanning over 1,800 acres near McHenry, Maryland is Deep Creek Lake State Park. Located on the east side of the lake, Deep Creek Lake State Park offers one mile of shoreline for swimmers and water enthusiasts. Deep Creek Lake State Park offers fun for all four seasons. In the summer, this is a perfect place to swim at the lake. In the spring and fall, there is no better place to talk a walk in the woods. In the winter, these walking paths are perfect for some snowmobile fun. The possibilities are endless!
For more information, click here
or call 301-387-5563.
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39th Annual Grantsville Days
The 39th Annual Grantsville Days will take place from June 24-26. Throughout the weekend, there will be events and vendors all over town. The parade will be Friday, fireworks Friday and Saturday, tractor pulls Saturday, and truck pulls Sunday.
The Grantsville chapter of the Lions Club will be sponsoring the event. Their infamous kettle corn and BBQ chicken will be on sale all weekend!
For more information, click here.
Spruce Forest Artisan Village Family Day
Spruce Forest Artisan Village, located in Grantsville, Maryland near Casselman River Bridge State Park, is inviting anyone and everyone to Family Day! On June 11, the village will be filled with fun, crafts, and hands-on-experience for your family.
Not only will local artisan vendors be set up but the event offers free admission to everyone!
Show up and learn a little more about the interesting history of Garrett County, Maryland!
Click on the flyer for more information.
The Taste of Garrett
Join us at the Wisp and help give back to Garrett County!
The 14th Annual Taste of Garrett will be taking place on June 26 from 5 p.m. -8 p.m. Several Garrett County restaurants will be offering food and treats, all for just one cover fee. 100% of the proceeds will be put back into Garrett County Trails, such as the Meadow Mountain Trail and the Grantsville Bikeways Connector.
Adult tickets are $30 and children under 12 are $15.
For more information, click here.
Towns of Garrett County- Kitzmiller, Maryland
The town of Kitzmiller is located on the North Branch of the Potomac River. Back in the day, it was one of the largest producers and shippers of coal in the Garrett County/Allegany County region. Today, it has over 300 residents. It is known for its recreation activities such as fishing on the Potomac and nearby Jennings-Randolph Lake, strolling through its botanical garden, and biking on the river walk. For more information, please visit http://myweb.cebridge.net/townofkitzmiller/ or http://www.visitdeepcreek.com/pages/SouthernGarrettCounty.
Towns of Garrett County- Oakland, Maryland
Oakland, Maryland is the county seat of Garrett County. With over 2,000 residents, the town is small and charming yet offers all the amenities of a resort town. Many residents will notice that their lakefront Deep Creek Lake house address says Oakland. However, the heart of the town is 10 miles south of the Garrett County Highway 219 bridge. Designated as a “Main Street Community”, Oakland is filled with things to do. The town offers many parks, playgrounds, a 18-hole golf course, Broadford Lake (a 140 acre lake with a beach front), an outdoor farmers market, and more! When is the best time to visit Oakland? All the time! From the Autumn Glory Festival to the Little Yough Summer Music Fest to Winterfest, there is always something going on. For more information about Oakland, please visit http://www.oaklandmd.com/index.html.
Towns of Garrett County- Accident, Maryland
About 10 miles north of Deep Creek Lake, is Accident, Maryland. The tiny, picturesque town is home to about 330 residents. The town offers residents parks with features such as a fishing pond, pavilion, Little League field, and a walking trail. When is the best time to visit Accident? The Fourth of July Homecoming celebration! For more information, visit http://www.accidentmd.org/.
FUN FACT: Ever wonder how Accident got its name? Back in the late 1700’s, two Western Maryland settlers surveyed the land. By “accident” they chose the same piece of property, therefore the tract of land was named “Accident”.
