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Deep Creek Dunk Quick Guide

Deep Creek Dunk weekend is fast approaching! I’ll give you all the info you need to thoroughly enjoy this favorite winter event. The 2025 date for the dunk is Saturday, February 22. This year, we are celebrating the 26th anniversary of the Deep Creek Dunk! For the second time, a “community dunk” is being held. It is Thursday, Febru...
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Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Market Stats-Events

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Market Stats-Events We’re still catching leaves here at the lake while waiting for our first snow.  Not that I’m rushing it along, but once it turns cold it might as well turn white, too!  Now is a fine time to bust out the skis or snowboard and have them waxed and tuned for the 2015/16 seas...
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Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Real Estate Market-Activities

It was a beautiful weekend at the lake, as can be seen from the sailing photo below that was taken by my husband Bob during a sailboat race he participated in on Saturday. The temperatures were in the high 70’s and there was just enough wind to make for a fun day on the water and a good competition.  Bob highly recommends DCL ...
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Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Home Value-Property Links

    Greetings from Deep Creek Lake, Ahh, spring skiing!  There’s nothing like breezing down nicely groomed slopes in 40-50º weather with a light layer of ski wear, just enough to protect your body in the event of a tail slide!  And although it’s tempting to ditch the bulky helmet – don’t do it – protect your pre...
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Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Deep Creek Dunk-HART

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake, We asked and she delivered!  Mother Nature has been quite forthcoming with snow this season, which is well received by skiers, snowmobilers and winter enthusiasts in general.  My 2-year old, Griffin (right), had his first sledding experience in the backyard.  He thought it was alright ...
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Greetings from DCL-Casselman-Ski-In/Out Homes

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake, Happy New Year!  Maybe 2015 will bring some fresh snow with it rather than just freezing temperatures.  Be careful what I wish for, right?  The cold weather we are having today makes conditions ripe for snowmaking at Wisp, though. Looking to sightsee this winter?  Take a drive to...
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Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Weekend Events-Real Estate Stats

    Weekly updates by Betsy Spiker Holcomb of Taylor-Made vacations and Sales. Lights, camera, action!  The snow guns are on in preparation for Wisp Resort’s official opening day – this Saturday, December 13th.  The up-and-down weather we’ve had has made it quite challenging to open but the colder temperatu...
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Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Hat & Glove Drive-Market Stats

Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Hat & Glove Drive-Market Stats. Winter kickoffs here at the lake!  Locals would say that last Thursday night’s light accumulation was our first official snow for the 2014 season.  The Whistling Swans echo the same.  They almost always arrive with the first snow and once again they d...
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Greetings from Deep Creek Lake-Preparation for Winter-Halloween Calendar

  Greetings from Deep Creek Lake…In Preparation for Winter…Halloween Calendar. In Preparation for Winter…Halloween Calendar. It’s pumpkin season and Griffin and Jensen couldn’t be more excited:)!  If you are looking for a neat place to shop for pumpkins visit Klotz Farm near the Schoolhouse Earth gift shop on Route 4...
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Greetings from DCL-Autumn Glory Festival-Featured Listings

    Greetings from DCL-Autumn Glory Festival-Featured Listings. Autumn is in full bloom here at the lake, setting the scene for perfect festival colors for the weekend.  As I mentioned a few weeks ago, Garrett County was voted one of the Top 10 Towns for Leaf Peeping.  Take a short drive and see it for yourself!...
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