Garrett County Celtic Festival 2021

The Garrett County Celtic Festival 2021 is happening! Organizers recently announced that they are moving forward with the event. There will be a few changes from past years, but it will still be a fun event for the entire family.
About the Garrett County Celtic Festival 2021
This year’s festival will once again be held in the F...
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244 Moonrise Drive: New Listing at Deep Creek Lake

244 Moonrise Drive is a spectacular new listing at Deep Creek Lake! This stunning lakefront home has all the bells and whistles. Plus, it was designed with vacation rental success in mind.
About 244 Moonrise Drive
Offer six bedrooms and five and a half baths, this spacious chalet is located in the popular Waterfront Greens comm...
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Business Spotlight: Introducing Lawn Coach

Lawn Coach, LLC is a recent addition to the local business landscape. They have grown by leaps and bounds in a short time and are a popular choice for a variety of homeowner needs.
About Lawn Coach
The company is owned by Garrett County native Jeff Folk. He has a long history as a coach of a variety of local sports teams. During th...
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Big Run State Park Quick Guide

Big Run State Park is made up of 300 acres in Savage River State Forest. Available activities include rustic camping, canoeing, fishing and miles of trails for cross country skiing and hiking.
Big Run State Park Photo Courtesy of Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales
It is well-known by fisherman for its smallmouth...
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Tax Benefits for Second Home Owners

Tax benefits should be considered if you are thinking about buying a second home at Deep Creek Lake. I put together a list of a few tax breaks, but you should always consult a tax professional for verification of specific terms and tax benefits since every situation is unique.
1.) Mortgage Interest is deductible up to $750,000 ...
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Winter 2021 at Deep Creek Lake

Winter 2021 has been absolutely incredible at Deep Creek Lake! Conditions for winter sports have been amazing. Lots of snowfall and cold temps have made our area an absolute winter wonderland.
Wisp Resort February 7
Winter 2021 Weather
Nearly every week throughout January and February, we saw snowfall. There were storms r...
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New Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County Businesses!

Garrett County businesses are surviving and thriving despite the pandemic. There are several recent additions to our community. It is so great to see new offerings. I encourage you to support these local spots when you have the chance.
New Garrett County Businesses
Firewater Kitchen & Bar
This new lakefront restaurant has ...
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Tips for Buying a Deep Creek Lake Home in a Seller's Market

Right now, it is a seller’s market at Deep Creek Lake. What exactly does that mean? Here’s how Rocket Mortgage defines it: “A seller’s market arises when demand exceeds supply. In other words, there are many interested buyers, but the real estate inventory is low. Since there are fewer homes available, sellers a...
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Timberline Mountain - Reopened Under New Ownership

Timberline Mountain is just a little over an hour from Deep Creek Lake. It recently reopened for the 20/21 ski season under new ownership. The resort was purchased in 2019 by Perfect North Slopes, Inc. of Indiana.
About Timberline Mountain
Previously known as Timberline Four Season Resort, Timberline Mountain is located at 254 ...
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Wisp Resort Opens Up for the 20/21 Season!

Wisp Resort opens up for the 20/21 season! Opening day is Friday, December 11th. There will be some changes in protocol this year due to COVID-19, but there is still plenty of fun to be had on the slopes!
Changes for 2020/2021
Due to the pandemic, Wisp Resort has put a variety of protocols in place. This is for the safety of gu...
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