You will FALL for this Farmer’s Market in Oakland, MD

Fall is probably the season when the Farmer’s Market in Oakland, MD reaches its peak. They still offer a huge variety of summer fruits and vegetables, but the fall produce like squash and decorative gourds is also available. You will find delicious home baked goods, jams and jellies, artisan cheeses and handmade crafts. The Oakland Farmer’s Market in Garrett County is open for you on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am to 1pm.      

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 . . .

Off the beaten path…

Although you will never be done discovering the beauties of Deep Creek Lake you may want to try something different the next time you visit Garrett County. Springs, PA, is just a short drive away from the lake. The drive alone is worth your time, the scenery is just beautiful. Go visit Mark’s Harness Shop down the road, they have all kind of leather supplies, not only harnesses but also belts, purses… You will find something you like! If you . . .

Casselman River Bridge Bicentennial in Garrett County

After undergoing repairs the bridge over the Casselman River and the park area with its new interpretative panels will be reopenend.

Check out the beautiful setting, take some pictures. There will be kids’ activities and music and you will also get a chance to eat a bite and buy souvenirs.

Have a great weekend visiting our beautiful Garrett County!

Garrett County – THE place to play golf!

The Lodestone Golf Club on the mountain-top of Wisp Resort at Deep Creek Lake is a natural mountain golf course and got rated #2 Best Course You Can Play in Maryland by Golfweek Magazine in 2012 and 2013. Golfweek Magazine also ranked Lodestone Golf Club the #36 Best Resort Course in the United States in 2013. Right now construction is under way for a new 300 yard long and 125 yard wide driving range. Another good reason to come to . . .

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 . . .

“It’s a long way….

….to home!” Know the feeling when you are literally dragging your feet because it’s time to leave our beautiful Deep Creek Lake area and you know you have to go back home? Well, you can make this trip more enjoyable – here is how: From 219 turn left on Rt. 42 towards Friendsville. After a little while you will see Schoolhouse Earth on the right side. Stop there and browse their nice store, you surely will find a great souvenir, . . .

The SavageMan Triathlon at Deep Creek Lake – Results

Once again we had a great Triathlon weekend at Garrett County’s Deep Creek Lake. As usual the crowd was huge and the atmosphere was exiting. The weather was just perfect, a little on the cool side but sunny and dry. You can check out all the results on the SavageMan website http://www.winthefight.org/savageman/. We hope to see you next year at the SavageMan Triathlon at Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County!