The Heritage Craft Festival will take place on October 11-12, 2013 in Garrett County

If you are interested in Arts you will definitely want to head to Oakland, MD that weekend. The 34th Heritage Craft Fest will be hosted on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 and 12, 2013 at Broadford Elementary & Southern Middle Schools in Oakland, MD. The annual festival shows the creative work of regional artisans and involves 85 participating vendors. Come and admire the work of the more than 80 participating vendors. Chances are, you will find something really nice for . . .

The white stuff is already back in Garrett County!

This morning in Garrett County we woke up to white lawns – the first frost of the year! However, we are still in for some beautiful fall days. Supposedly it will be sunny around Deep Creek Lake for the nex couple of days with temperatures in the 70s. Make sure you find some time for a nice walk in the woods in one of Garrett Counties’ great state parks, the light is beautiful and the leaves just start to turn. . . .

Different ways of Leaf-Peeping in Garrett County

The leaves are already starting to turn in the higher elevations and you may be ready for a different approach to Leaf-Peeping in Western Maryland this year. Rather than drive around in your car, head for the Wisp Resort in McHenry and admire the beautiful foliage while comfortably seated in a chair lift on a scenic chair lift ride. Or if you are rather on the adventurous side, checkin for one of their canopy tours. http://www.wispresort.com/ Love horses? High up . . .

Ice cream weather in Garrett County!

They are here, these beautiful sunny but not too warm days. The Deep Creek Lake area in Garrett County is not that busy at that time of the year, it’s a little more quiet, rather tranquil, around here now. Enjoy the mild fall sun, the beautiful light and a nice big cone with your favorite ice cream. Get it at the Lakeside Creamery on 219 and sit on the benches outside – the view of the beautiful lake scenery makes . . .

Fall arrived at Deep Creek Lake

We had a gorgeous weekend here in Garrett County! Warm temperatures during the day allowed for playing and working outside. Soon the leaves will start to turn, playing up the already fantastic views with an abundance of fall colors. Visit Deep Creek Lake now, go for a boat ride or a walk in one of our state parks, have fun with a game of Minigolf or just sit down on the deck of one of the great area restaurants, have . . .