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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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Casselman River Bridge State Park
Casselman River Bridge State Park is located near Grantsville, Maryland on historic National Road (Route 40). The park spans four acres. It is known for it’s stone bridge, which was one of a kind when it was built in 1813. This park is perfect for anglers, history nuts, and kids. Spruce Forest Artisan Village and Penn Alps Restaurant and Craft Shop are located next to the park.
Grab a picnic basket and enjoy the day in Casselman River Bridge State Park!
For more information, click here or call 301-895-5453.
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.
Fire on the Mountain
If you are lucky enough to be in town for the 4th of July, head to McHenry to see the Fire on the Mountain fireworks display! Set off above Marsh Mountain at Wisp Resort, the display can best be seen from a boat in the McHenry Cove or right here at Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales!
The fireworks are set to start at 9:30 p.m. If it is a rainy night, no worries! Fire on the Mountain will have a rain date on July 5th, just in case!
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.
Deep Creek Lake Named 1 of the 11 Great Places to Rent a Summer Lake House
TripAdvisor released a list of the 11 greatest places to rent a summer lake house and guess what???
Deep Creek Lake was the first one listed!
Check out the article here.
To rent your summer lake house, click here.
One of Deep Creek Lake's Favorite Tourists: Albert Einstein
In September of 1946, Deep Creek Lake received a very special visitor:
Albert Einstein.
At this point in time, Einstein had created the basis for the atomic bomb (that he did not want to be used to hurt anyone) and the bombs had landed in Japan. He was quoted as saying, “The war was won but peace was not.” In such a hard time in his life, where did Einstein choose to find that peace?
That’s right, Deep Creek Lake.
Einstein stayed with a local doctor who was treating him- Dr. Tom Wilson. Throughout his two week vacation, the famous scientist was seen walking his dog, fishing, bird watching, and sailing. With such a heavy heart and mind, Einstein was able to acquire some comfort here at Deep Creek.
A man, Blair Thompson, was hired to assist Einstein during his vacation. Einstein gave the man an envelope with $50 inside and his signature in the corner. Thompson planned on keeping the envelope as a heirloom but unfortunately he lost it and it was never found.
For more information about Einstein’s trip to Deep Creek Lake, please 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- Mountain Lake Park, Maryland
Located 8 miles south of Deep Creek Lake lies Mountain Lake Park, Maryland. Similar to other neighboring towns, Mountain Lake Park was a popular resort area from the late 1800’s to the 1940’s. A “Chautauqua” style town, Mountain Lake Park stressed the importance of education as well as recreation. Over the years, thousands of visitors have traveled through Mountain Lake Park, such as President William Howard Taft and Mark Twain.
Today, the town is filled with Victorian style homes representing the times gone by and over 2,000 residents. It is still a source of recreation, since it neighbors Broadford Lake. When is the best time to visit Mountain Lake Park? The Western Maryland Clay Court Tennis Championships in August! The town has been hosting this event for the past 94 years. For more information about Mountain Lake Park, please visit http://mtnlakepark.org/.
