Hunting Season 2013 in Garrett County

The hunting season 2013 is open. Right now it’s Archery which will be followed by Muzzleloader and then Firearms. Garrett County, MD provides the perfect setting for hunting White Tail Deer and Turkey, but there also is a Bear Hunting Season from October 21 to October 26, 2013. You can find a detailed calendar at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/pdfs/Hunting_Seasons_Calendar.pdf. Let Humberson Homes find you your own hunting grounds, a nice piece of land where they can build the cabin you’ve always dreamed of . . .

Autumn Glory – what’s up on Friday, October 11, 2013

This Friday, October 11, 2013 the Autumn Glory Festival in Oakland, MD is “Taking it to the Streets”. There will be live music and a lot of fun in downtown Oakland from 3pm to 7pm. The weather forecast promises beautiful fall weather, so you can go for a stroll through this beautiful small town and enjoy all the fun activities. Later that day, on your way back to Deep Creek Lake, you might want to check out High Mountain Sports. . . .

Your next vacation!

Can you imagine a beautiful place.. that is not far from home? Where there is no such thing as bad weather, because there is always something fun to do? Where you can go shopping, horseriding, downhill or crosscountry skiing, golfing, swimming, boating, rafting, fishing…Where the locals are really nice and welcoming and the restaurants offer a variety of delicious food? Maybe you cannot yet live for good at this great place, but you certainly can spend your next vacation with . . .

Things to do this weekend in Garrett County

Here comes a to-do-list for the weekend – unlike the other HDLs you will like this one! Springs, PA is just a short drive away from Deep Creek Lake. This weekend the Springs Folk Festival will take place. From Saturday to Sunday there will be antique farm equipment demonstrations, sheep shearing, hayrides and music. On your way back to Deep Creek Lake make sure to stop by at Firefly Farms Creamery & Market. They host their Cheese Tasting & Pairing . . .

Plans for the weekend?

Fall has definitely arrived in Garrett County now. The colorful display of turning leaves, the bright blue sky with the mild light of the autumn sun make us want to go outside. It’s the time of the year when the corn mazes are ready. Head out for a lot of fun at Cove Run Farms close to Accident, MD. They traditionally have a great corn maze and a portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to “Warm the Children“. . . .

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 . . .

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!

Watch the SavageMan Triathlon this weekend at Deep Creek Lake!

The 2013 SavageMan Triathlon takes place this weekend around the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake. The athletes will compete in swimming, running and biking, so there will be a lot of great sports to be seen. Subtitle of the SavageMan Triathlon is “A Savage Race to Fight a Savage Cancer“. Accordingly there will be complimentary Skin Cancer Screenings on Saturday from 9.30 to 2.30 and on Sunday from 9.30 to 3.30. All of the fundraising proceeds go to support . . .

Cash Bash & Outdoor Show at Garrett County Fairgrounds

Don’t miss this fun event in McHenry, Deep Creek Lake: This Saturday, September 14, 2013, the Garrett County Fair Board will hold its Cash Bash & Outdoor Show at the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry from 9am to 6pm. There will be drawings worth $9000, turkey calling contests, a cross bow shoot (the cross bow will be provided and raffled off at the end of the show) and seminars by local hunting and fishing guides. Food will be catered by . . .

Deep Creek Lake – the place for people who like to live well

Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County is the place for people who like to live well. The lake area offers lots of possibilities, no matter what’s your interest. The beautiful rural setting is perfect for biking, hiking or running and of course you can have a nice workout swimming in the lake. Or rent a jetski or go waterskiing. During the winter months the slopes are ready for you and so are the many cross country trails. After an active . . .