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13 Top Rainy Day Activities at Deep Creek Lake, MD.

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13 Top Rainy Day Activities at Deep Creek Lake, MD. So you come to spend time with us here at Deep Creek Lake and it’s raining. Don’t fret! We have plenty of things for you to do to have a fun vacation until the skies return to sunshine.

1. Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center– The Department of Natural Resources interpretive environmental center is a 6,000 square foot facility that includes classroom and conference areas complete with audio visual technology and wifi. They have daily activities and you can view their critters anytime.

2. Fun Unlimited, Funland or Smileys. Get a pizza and play arcade games with the family at these fun and established arcades/ pizza parlors.

3. Ice cream at Hueys or The Lakeside Creamery– When isn’t an ice cream a great idea for a crew on a rainy day?

4. The Oakland B & O Railroad Museum– Next time you are here at the lake get on 219 south and head to Oakland; you will be rewarded for your efforts once you get to the 1884 Oakland Train Station!

5. Garrett County Museum of Transportation–
Return to the past as you visit two floors of exhibits in the new Garrett County Transportation Museum.

6. Deep Creek Lavender Farm- Deep Creek Lavender farm is a small farm located in the Allegheny Mountains of Western Maryland near the four season resort area of Wisp and Deep Creek Lake. Walk the farm and visit the gift shop.

7. Garrett 8 Cinemas Go catch a movie across from Arrowhead and Pizzeria Uno’s

8. Bowling– Just a short pump down the road in Oakland we have a fun bowling center. The Alley.

9. Fire Fly Farms– This place is a must to drown away the rain blues. Watch them make delicious cheeses and then bring some home with a bottle of wine.

10. Englanders Antiques/Dottie’s Grill– Check out Western Maryland antiques and go have some buckwheat cakes at Dottie’s grill.

11. Schoolhouse Earth– A great place to wander around and get some interesting stuff to bring home.

12. Deep Creek Cellars– A small winery in the mountains of western Maryland emphasizing wines made from grapes that reflect their soil and site, mostly dry in style and meant to pair with good food.

13. 13. Come visit Betsy Spiker Holcomb at Taylor-Made Vacations and Sales and look at available second home real estate.

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Top Ten things to do at the Garrett County Fair

Top Ten things to do at the Garrett County Fair

1. Stock and Hot Stock Tractor Pull– Enjoy locals challenging each other with torque and horsepower in this classic American event. Video here

2. Demolition Derby- This is a favorite event for me and the family. Does it get any better than watching cars smash into each other until they cannot run anymore? Last car standing! Video here.

3. Cow Patty Bingo- Imagine if you would, a large bingo board drawn out in an arena with labeled squares. Then you let people bet on & choose specific squares. Now for fun, let’s let a bunch of cows mosey on this real time bingo board and let their droppings decide a winner by the location its dropped. How can you dislike this old time tradition?

4. Food- Enjoy special fair food here at Deep Creek Lake. Pit beef, Rotary french fries and vinegar, Lions Club chicken dinner, taco salad, funnel cakes, turkey legs, Amish milkshake, Hotdogs, cheese burgers, homemade lemonade, pizza, corndogs and more.

5. Mud Bog- There are many different classes of mud stomping hotrods! This event screams excitement! Lineup of mega horsepower at a starting line with hundreds of feet of extra sloppy mud to drive through. The sounds of thunder coming out of these machines is exhilarating.

6. Mechanical Bull Riding- What is there to say… You had a weird moment in life when you thought you wanted to be John Travolta in Urban Cowboy. Here’s your chance. Put your boots, hat and chaps on and give it a whirl.

7. 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale- This cattle and pig auction is special for a lot of reasons. Basically the whole process is that young future farmers raise and take care of a grain fed cow without the use of steroids, hormones and chemicals. The auction helps these young boys and girls raise money to continue learning in the farm industry. The product from these animals is absolutely delicious and most local’s split a steer to put in the freezer to enjoy for the following year.

Music-Each year they bring in very entertaining music with a country to bluegrass flair. They always provide a toe-tapping backdrop to the busy and vibrant fair.

9. Craft Barns– The craft barns have an amazing assortment of arts and crafts done by local artisans. You may see creative wood working items, quilting’s and photography. They also have fresh baked goods, jellies, cheeses and cookies. There is also a blue ribbon styled award for the best and largest produce. I highly recommend taking a few laps through these interesting buildings.

10. Carnival Rides-Bring the kids and have a blast on the traditional rides that we all grew up loving. The ferris wheel, the round-up, the scrambler, the carousel and funhouse come to mind. We all love to push the limits of excitement on squeaky classics.

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Living in the Moment, Creating Memories, Deep Creek Lake

Living in the Moment, Creating Memories, Deep Creek Lake. Along this journey of our existence, we find a comfortable place to experience the joys of life with family. We strive to live in the moment and create memories that we will never forget. Continue reading Living in the Moment, Creating Memories, Deep Creek Lake

Lions Club Redneck Dayz 2016

Lions Club Redneck Dayz 2016. Are you ready for a good ole fashion foot stompin, belly floppin, cornhole tossin hillbilly hoedown? Yeeeah haw! Get your style points and enter the mud pit belly flop contest – 3 divisions – mens, womens, and lil’ redneck. Held Saturday the 20th! You can also show off your cornhole skills by entering the infamous cornhole tournament. “theraputic” mud pit will be open to the public prior to the event for a donation to Lions International.

Put on your two stepping boogie shoes (or boots) on and dance to some truly amazing music. Do yourself a big favor and come check out the headliners The Davison Brothers Band from 10pm until midnight! These guys are the real McCoy entertainers/musicians with mega talent. The music line up all day is amazing and it starts at 1pm.

1pm-Jimmy Flanigan- J.F. has been the local driving force of Boathouse, The campfire Gypsies and the Honi Honi Band

2:30pm-4pm-Eastbound- . Modern Country would be the category that EastBound would land under if you were to look them up. But, if you have had the chance to see their LIVE show you would walk away finding it difficult to label them as “just” country. Over the years Country Music has welcomed artist from across the charts and EastBound finds great opportunity in that.

4pm-6pm–Center Fire- Playing the best Country, Rock, and Original music that’s ever come out of Clarksburg, WV.

6pm-8pm The Eddie Davisson Band- Eddie is the father of Chris and Donnie Davisson

8pm-10pm–Stone Senate- Stone Senate is a five-piece contemporary southern rock band hailing from Nashville, TN. With a sound that is infused by a variety of musical back grounds from country to funk, Stone Senate has often been compared to such classic act’s as The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd with a twist.

10pm-Midnight– The Davisson Brothers Band- The Davisson Brothers Band has a unique style, fusing a blend of country, southern rock, and bluegrass to create a distinctive sound. Their remarkable sound, combined with the band’s talent and energy, has gained them an incredibly loyal and rapidly growing fan base. Brothers Donnie and Chris Davisson, cousin Sammy Davisson, and life-long best friend Aaron Regester are continuing musical pursuits started by the Davisson family long ago. In DBB, one can’t help but hear the resounding influence of a life raised in music. Their song lyrics and sound tell powerful stories of their family history and lifestyle in West Virginia, and is sure to gain a nationwide following. The band recently worked with acclaimed producer Keith Stegall on their first national single Jesse James.

For complete information check out- http://redneckdayz.webs.com/

Memorial Day Deep Creek Lake 2016

Memorial Day weekend was a huge success again this year as we saw people coming from every direction to enjoy Deep Creek Lake. I noticed a few boats after lunch buzzing McHenry Cove slowly gearing up to enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend. By Saturday at noon the lake was packed with families enjoying all the lake has to offer. I saw fishermen, tubers, skiers, wakeboarders, wakesurfers, sailboats and jetskis running all full throttle by dusk.

I snuck out Sunday morning at 6am on my paddleboard to get a little peaceful time to myself. I was rewarded with perfect temperature’s and perfect glass. I saw one fishing boat buzz through in the hour I was out, but other than that I had the lake to myself.

Honi Honi was rocking as usual on Monday and I had a fantastic time talking to friends and out-of-towners. People had their beach chairs and blankets laid out enjoying one of many perfect days this weekend. The docks were full of happy boaters, kids packed the playground, the cornhole games were full and the funky 70’s music set the pace for a wonderful day. By Tuesday morning the lake was empty of boats and people, but the weather is still holding up nicely. Thanks to everyone who participated in a safe and successful Memorial Day Weekend. Through all the fun I talked to a lot of folks that respected the true meaning of the weekend, paying respect to the veterans who have protected out great country.

Your Guide to Events at Deep Creek Lake

May flowers are blooming, and events at Deep Creek Lake are springing up everywhere! We’re just a few weeks away from Memorial Day – the unofficial start of summer at the lake.

If you are visiting the area, here are a few of my suggestions for events at Deep Creek that you don’t want to miss during late May and early June.GRANTSVILLE NATIONAL ROAD FESTIVAL

May 14-May 21, 2016

A variety of events highlight this celebration of the rich history of Grantsville and Continue reading Your Guide to Events at Deep Creek Lake

Deep Creek Lakes Top Spring Activities

Deep Creek Lake’s Top Spring Activities

We are often asked what are Deep Creek Lake’s best spring activities. In a four-season resort like Deep Creek there is always plenty to do as you transition into each season. As we start getting closer to the end of the 2016 winter season it’s a great time to start planning next season’s family adventures. Springtime always has a special place in my heart personally because of the abundance of “new life” after a long winter of hibernation. You will not be disappointed with the diverse amount of activities we have here at Deep Creek to experience. Here are a few to get you started…

Fishing- Like fishing? Get up before the crack of dawn and get out on the lake with a pale full of golden shiners in some secluded little cove near the dam and get ready to wear out your wrist reeling in 14+ species of fish. All your favorites are here such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, black crappie, yellow perch, bluegill and many other species. Start your day enjoying the peaceful calm that Deep Creek offers every morning and fill up your cooler with lunch for the family.

Hiking–If you like to check-out from civilization and become one with nature then Deep Creek Lake is your home for great hiking adventures. With seven State parks, you will have no problem getting your fill of the green life. Mild temperatures, budding trees and blooming wildflowers make spring a great time to hike in the area. There is plenty of information online to get you started, so grab your family and get stepping!

The Spring Thaw at Swallow Falls- You can witness a really amazing spectacle here at Deep Creek Lake in the Spring time. The Spring thaw at Deep Creek lake is basically all the snow accumulation during the winter melting which swells the rivers and waterfalls. Take some time to research and check out this amazing event.

Golf – Deep Creek Lake is lucky enough to have the wonderful mountain course Lodestone near Wisp Resort. There’s also Thousand Acres Golf Course, Oakland Golf Club and Wisp Golf Course. You have a nice selection of different tiered golf courses for your enjoyment.

Canoeing/Kayaking Paddleboarding- Take an early morning sunrise canoe/kayak or paddleboard run around the lake and have the entire lake to yourself. If you have never been on the lake early in the morning you are missing out on one amazing experience.

Deep Creek Dunk by Snowmobile 2016

So I wake up on Dunk morning and notice the water pouring off the icicles on the back window. Normally the temps are brutal cold on the morning of the Deep Creek Dunk and last year we had a storm on top of it that made it hard for people to even get to the event. My wife Betsy and I tentatively planned on going to the Deep Creek Dunk by snowmobiles 2016 but grew increasingly concerned at the warm morning we were experiencing. Continue reading Deep Creek Dunk by Snowmobile 2016

Lodestone Golf Club- Winter Time- Snow Art

Lodestone Golf Club- Winter Time- Snow Art. Lodestone Golf Club has been transformed in the winter time to snowy art. Hale Irwin’s Lodestone Golf Club at Deep Creek Lake lays peacefully hibernating under a protective layer of Garrett County snow. Continue reading Lodestone Golf Club- Winter Time- Snow Art

Photo Gallery-Trio of Waterfalls-Swallow Falls

Winter activities have been superb over the second half of the 2016 season and we still have a way to go before spring kicks in. Leave the traffic and stress from work behind and come inhale and absorb the beautiful waterfalls at Swallow Falls State Park. Continue reading Photo Gallery-Trio of Waterfalls-Swallow Falls

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