Time to get your winter gear ready

Summer raced by and so did Fall. Like it or not, we will be in for wintery conditions this weekend. Snow is in the forecast for Garrett County, MD, along with cold temperatures. Time to get your snowthrower and the shovels ready and find your winter coats, hats and mitts. In case something’s missing you can always stop by at one of the friendly merchants around Deep Creek Lake. The newest addition to the shopping world around Deep Creek Lake . . .

Double Dinner Deal at Jearbryo’s Hookers Seafood and Grill

From Sunday through Thursday Jearbryo’s Hookers Seafood & Grill offer their Double Dinner Deal! Choose any two entrees from their special menu, most come with two sides and you will also be treated to their special evening dessert for only $19.95! Enjoy a nice meal in a cozy atmosphere at Jearbryo’s Hookers Seafood & Grill at Bumble Bee Road, McHenry, MD. Don’t forget to check out their website at http://www.jearbryos.com/ for more information and their daily lunch specials.    

The Farmers Market in Oakland, MD

Every Wednesday and Saturday local producers offer their goods at the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market in Oakland, MD. Unlike other markets at the Oakland Farmers Market you will find only products that are produced by the vendors themselves. Even if you do not plan to shop it’s still nice to just walk through the market and look at all the good things offered. Then again, you probably cannot resist treating yourself to a couple of homemade cookies or that jar . . .

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 in Oakland, MD / Sunday, October 13, 2013

Ready for a fun-filled Sunday? Then you will definitely want to visit Oakland, MD this Sunday! On October 13 the Autumn Glory Festival Car Show will take place in downtown Oakland from 9am to 4pm. You can admire antique cars, street rods, classic cars. There will also be a truck and tractor show. Other features are raffles, door prizes, games and a Chinese Auction. You can grab a bite there, too! That same day, it’s Pumpkin Day at ASCI. The . . .

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. . . .

Autumn Glory Festival on October 9-13, 2013

If you have ever been to the Autumn Glory Festival in Oakland, MD you were probably looking forward to this event all year long. From Wednesday on there will be lots of things to see and do in and around Oakland, MD. There will be glasblowing and stained glass cutting demonstrations, art exhibits, craft shows – just to mention a few of the possibilities offered… Oakland is only a short drive away from Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County – . . .

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 . . .

What are your pets doing while you are on the slopes?

You probably always feel a little mean when you are heading out to go skiing at the Wisp in Garrett County leaving your furry friend behind. Soon you will be sure your pets are having fun, too. They will get their own Spa! Hart for Animals is building a 12000 square foot facility on Bumble Bee Road near McHenry, MD. The first part of the building project will include a veterinary clinic, a boarding spa, a reception area and a . . .

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 . . .