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Swallow Falls State Park

Swallow Falls State Park is located 9 miles northwest of Oakland, Maryland. Spanning over 257 acres, the park’s greatest feature are the beautiful rapids coming off the Youghiogheny River. One of the waterfalls, Muddy Creek Falls, is Maryland’s highest waterfall. 65 different campsites are available as well as many hiking trails.

Swallow Falls is a must see at any season!!

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For more information, click here or call 301-334-9180.

Woman rescued after losing way in state park

Deputies locate, medevac plucks hiker from Garrett forest

From Staff ReportsCumberland Times-News

OAKLAND — Maryland State Police’s Trooper 5 medevac helicopter played a key role in rescuing a woman and her dogs who became lost hiking in Swallow Falls State Park on Friday, according to the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office responded to the woman’s distress call at 2 p.m., and located her after a foot search through the forest that lasted several hours, police said.

The woman was exhausted, disoriented and in need of medical attention, police said.

A deputy attempted to lead her out of the forest on foot, but because of the terrain and her condition that attempt was unsuccessful.

More here.

Swallow Falls – lots of water!

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A cool pic of Swallow Falls from a few weeks back –

Winter photo of Swallow Falls by Marcia Warnick

I had to share this AMAZING winter photo, taken by my good friend Marcia Warnick. Order some prints from her – 4 Wheels Photography.

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