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Recreation Guide

Music at Penn Alps
125 Casselman Road
Grantsville, MD 21536
301-895-5985
info@musicatpennalps.org
www.musicatpennalps.org
A summer-long chamber music festival with concerts most Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Featured music is primarily classical along with folk or jazz.

Aquatic Center
634 Deep Creek Drive
McHenry, MD 21541
301-387-8233
shop@Aquatic-Center.com
http://www.aquatic-center.com
All of our mechanics are certified with top scores from American Motorcycle Institute, as well as from various manufacturers. Mechanics are on call every day. The Aquatic Center is also proud to be known as the safest personal watercraft rental in Maryland. We have fewer accidents and injuries than any other rental in the state due to our extensive training program. The Aquatic Center is open daily from 9am to 8pm. Please stop by and visit our new showroom this summer!

Backbone Mountain Ski Farm
530 Lynndale Road
Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-5633
http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/backbone_mountain_ski_farm_near_deep_creek_lake/
For some fine cross country skiing in Garrett County, Maryland, join us at the Ski Farm, where snow fall is abundant! The winter season typically brings us over 150? of genuine snow- direct from Mother Nature. Located on 520 acres of field and forest at the base of Backbone Mountain you will find 15 K plus of maintained nordic ski trails, including 8 K of groomed ski trails. Cross Country ski your way up Backbone to one of the finest views in the county, then swoosh back and warm yourself by the fire. Enjoy hot organic coffee and teas and baked goods and more in a laid back atmosphere you can relax in. Everyone from first timers to old timers can find the right terrain on our groomed and backcountry ski trail system. We have everything you?ll need to have a great day of cross country skiing. Exercise your right to enjoy winter... ............Free your heels!

Bill's Marine Service, INC.
20721 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
301-387-5536
sales@billsmarineservice.com
http://www.billsmarineservice.com
Excitement knows no season at Bill's Marine. Year 'round we are ready with the latest and best equipment -- and a service department that will keep the grief out of your leisure-time excitement. Located at Deep Creek Lake for over 40 years, Bill's Marine has been the name you need to know! Visit our showroom on the lake and see for yourself!

Camp Earth
720 Morris Avenue
Friendsville, MD 21531
301-746-4083
ccalhoun@gcnet.net
http://www.campearth.org
Maryland Summer Camps. The 3rd Year of Kids Art Night Out at the Discovery Center, Deep Creek Lake State Park. Tuesdays in July and August, 5:30-8:30PM, ages 6-16. Youth have a choice of art projects including animal masks, medicine shields, hiking staffs, nature printing and more. A fun night away from the parents. Experience includes a nature hike to see the hawk and the owl and some playground time. $35 per child, includes snack, refreshment and all materials. Student/Instructor ratio 5/1, Reservations Require Visa and Mastercard Accepted by phone. Family Bonfire Extravaganza Performance at Deep Creek Lake State Park every Wednesday July & August.
Driving Directions:

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Garrett Trails

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garretttrails@gmail.com
http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/garrett_trails_garrett_county_deep_creek_lake/
Garrett Trails is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to the development of a well-used network of outstanding quality trails that provide access to Garrett County?s historic, municipal, and environmental treasures which link to trails outside the county. Garrett Trails believes outstanding quality trails are important to the economic development of the county, will attract visitors, and will promote fitness and outdoor enjoyment for county residents.

Herrington Manor State Park
222 Herrington Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-9180
http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/category/herrington_manor_state_park/
Herrington Manor was designated as a state park in 1964, and encompasses 365 acres. The park offers swimming, boating in rowboats, canoes and paddle boats, picnicking, hiking, tennis, volleyball and 20 furnished log cabins for rental use year round.

I Love Deep Creek Blog
44 Crestview Dr
Oakland, MD 21550
3015010420
DeepCreekLaker@Gmail.com
http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog
EVERYTHING under the sun about Deep Creek Lake, Maryland! Deep Creek Lake Real Estate Information, Local News & Happenings in Garrett County Maryland, Current Events, Local Business Profiles, Upcoming Attractions, Vacation Rentals, Resort Realty, Community Profiles, Homes for Sale, Restaurants & Dining, Entertainment Schedules, Festivals & Gatherings, Churches & Charities, Wisp Ski & Golf Resort, Swallow Falls State Park, Youghiogheny & Casselman River, Garrett County Fair & more!

Oakland Youth Baseball

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oaklandyouthbaseball@gmail.com
http://www.oaklandyouthbaseball.net/

Precision Rafting
715 Morris Ave./PO Box 185
Friendsville, MD 21531
301-746-5290
http://www.precisionrafting.com
Precision Rafting - Rafting on the Upper Youghiogheny was pioneered by Precision Rafting over 20 years ago. The Precision family is a close knit group of devoted Class V white water specialists. Each individual guide brings an abundance of river knowledge and skill to every fun and action-packed adventure. Precision Rafting Expeditions utilizes all safety measures and available precautions to help insure an incredible river experience.
Driving Directions:

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Silver Tree Marine
P.O. Box 748
McHenry, MD 21541
301-387-5855
stmarine@silvertreecenter.com
www.silvertreemarine.com
Silver Tree Marine is a full service marina offering new and used boat sales, sport boat, personal watercraft and pontoon boat rentals, a fueling dock along with complete service and maintenance facilities for all brands of boats. We also rent water skis, wakeboards, and tubes. Our 12 employees are ready to serve you! Come on down and see us ?cause ?Life's too short to rent an ugly boat!? Sam Housley, Manager

Smiley's Fun Zone Family Entertainment Center
75 Fort Drive
McHenry, MD 21541
301-387-5121
jkessler1@mindspring.com
http://www.smileysfunzone.com
Just plain great food. Dine inside or out on our deck overlooking Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Ski Area. Our menu provides selections from fabulous cheese & pepperoni pizza to pesto garlic style, the biggest (and as we hear) the best burger around. Don't miss the super steak & cheese and boy those Smiley wings will make you fly. Among our most popular of offerings are the steak salad and chicken breast salad. If you still need more, we have great pasta dishes that make the drive to Deep Creek worthwhile. Did you say Ice Cream - we serve the famous Lakeside Creamery's homemade ice cream.. We complete your dining event at Smiley's by offering fabulous service. If you're not smiling when we are finished serving you, we'll check your meter. Smiley's Pizzeria is located within the Fun Zone, offering amusements from go-carts to miniature golf and much more.
Driving Directions:

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Wisp Ski & Golf
P.O. Box 629
McHenry, MD 21541
301-387-4911
info@golfwisp.com
http://www.skiwisp.com
Wisp Ski & Golf Resort at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland - Four-seasons of fun!
Driving Directions:

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Adventure Sports Institute
687 Mosser Rd
McHenry, MD 21541
301-387-3330
adventuresports@garrettcollege.edu
http://www.adventuresportsi.org/
Adventure is risking the unknown for personal growth and fulfillment. At the Adventuresports Institute we work to help develop professionals in the field of adventure recreation through academics, field studies and practical experience. Explore these pages to see if we can help you develop your skills and interests into a lifetime career of Adventure.

Cheat River Outfitters, Inc.
P.O. Box134
Albright, WV 26519
304-329-2024
mail@cheatriveroutfitters.com
http://www.cheatriveroutfitters.com
Cheat River Outfitters is family-owned and operated to bring you a better rafting trip with a personal touch. We strive to provide the best whitewater and outdoor experience in Northern West Virginia. We are proud of our excellent guides who show each guest the very best of the Cheat River while maintaining an excellent safety record. We look forward to serving you, so give us a call anytime and we will go the extra mile for you! Also, don't forget to ask about our rock climbing and caving trips. They make great add-ons to your whitewater trip in West Virginia. We also do custom trips and shuttles. Call now for more info!

Deep Creek Lake State Park
898 State Park Road
Swanton, MD 21561
(301) 387-4111
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/deepcreeklake.html
Most of the parks visitor services are located on State Park Road along the waterfront of Deep Creek Lake. The park includes approximately 1 mile of shoreline on this, Maryland's largest lake. Access is available for fishing, swimming, and boat launching. Several picnic areas offer excellent views of the lake with easy access to the beach and other facilities. For more information check out our park map on our web site.
Driving Directions:

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Elk Ridge NatureWorks, LLC
283 Elk Ridge Lane
Grantsville, MD 21536
301-895-3686
info@elkridgenatureworks.com
http://www.elkridgenatureworks.com
"Sharing unique nature experiences in every season". We'll guide your exploration of the biological riches of the Allegheny Plateau via an Ecotour, Outdoor class, or Nature Program. For our current schedule, please visit our website. We'll also help you create your own wetland or butterfly garden with our native wildflowers and habitat boxes. Our demonstration nursery is open by appointment only; please call us to arrange a visit.

Garrett County & Deep Creek Lake State Parks

Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-9180
http://www.deepcreekmall.com/stateparks/
Follow the above link to the websites for all Garrett County State Parks.

Laurel Highlands River Tours
P.O. Box 107
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
412-329-8531
4raftin@laurelhighlands.com
http://www.laurelhighlands.com
Laurel Highlands River Tours & Outdoor Center welcomes you to our outdoor home. Family-owned and operated by your hosts, Linda and Mark McCarty, the company invites you to experience white water rafting at an adventure vacation level just for you.

Mountain Streams & Trails
P.O. Box 106
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
800-723-8669
mst@hhs.net
http://www.mtstreams.com
Spend a day rafting on the Narrows with your family. Perfect for families with children ages 6 and up.
Driving Directions:

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Piney Run Golf Course
2524 Garrett Short Cut Road
Garrett, PA 15542
814-634-8660
http://www.golfguideweb.com/pennsylvania/garrett/hdhd.html
Check out our web site for green fees and club detail.
Driving Directions:

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Appalachian Wildwaters
P.O. Box 100
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
800-624-8060
aw@awrafts.com
http://www.awrafts.com
All of us at Appalachian Wildwaters are looking forward to your joining us as we celebrate 31 years of whitewater rafting! We hope you'll take a few minute and find out about our history in the AW Past and Present section. And the adventure will continue because we want your 2003 rafting trip to be the best ever!

Garrett County Fair
6302 Bittinger Road
Swanton, MD 21561
n/a
http://www.garrettcountyfair.com/
Garrett County Fair - A Yearly Agricultural Fair at Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County
Driving Directions:
Located off of Garrett Hwy in McHenry at the Garrett County Agricultural Fairgrounds

Preston Country Club
246 Camp Dawson Road
Kingwood, 26537
(304) 329-2100
Prescc@aol.com
http://www.prestoncc.com/index.html
We invite the public to enjoy our golf, tennis, and fine dining. Our 7001 yard level course is home to both the WV Tri-State Men's and Women's tournaments. 45 minutes from Deep Creek. Course open all year, weather permitting.

Motorcycle Loader

McHenry, MD 21541
301-501-0735
jonathandbell@hotmail.com
http://www.motorcycleloader.com
Check out our web site & sign up for our email newsletter and receive up-to-date information about our attendance to trade shows, events and the success or our invention.

A.J.'s Streamside Services
1010 Bittinger Road
Swanton, MD 21561
301-387-6118
lfleming@mail2.gcnet.net
A.J.'s Streamside Services - Guided trip packages: hourly, daily, overnight - includes lodging, meals and lesson. Fly tying lessons - group or individual. Retail sales of fly fishing equipment and clothing

Broken Bar Stable
907 Old Wilson Road
Swanton, MD 21561
301-334-3114
brokenbarsta@pennswood.net

Camp Deep Creek
1050 Bumble Bee Road
McHenry, MD 21541
301-387-5230
cliffhanger03@hotmail.com

Deep Creek Adventure Camp
1050 Bumble Bee Road
McHenry, MD 21541
301-387-5230
cliffhanger03@hotmail.com
Hold your retreat or camp needs at Camp Deep Creek. We have bunk houses, lodge and a new cafeteria that will house your groups from 7 to 140 people. Minutes from Deep Creek Lake, Wisp Golf/Ski Resort and 10 parks. No tent sites or outside camping available.

Deep Creek Marina
2010 Deep Creek Dr.
McHenry, MD 21541
301-387-6977
sales@deepcreekmarina.com
www.deepcreekmarina.com
Specializing in boat sales and rentals, Deep Creek Marina is the largest and best boat dealer on the market. We carry the best variety of boats, and equipment and will blow you away with fast and friendly service.

Fallingwater

Mill Run, PA
724-329-8501
bheiser@paconserve.org
http://www.paconserve.org
Dramatically sited over a waterfall, Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater is the "best all-time work of American Architecture. The house museum and it's 5000 acre Bear Run Reserve are operated by Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.

Friendsville Paddling School
715 Morris Avenue
Friendsville, MD 21531
800-477-3723
roger@precisionrafting.com
http://www.precisionrafting.com
Learn to kayak with the pros at FPS. We teach all levels from lake touring to whitewater action. Group and private lessons, half day and full day instructions, roll clinics for whitewater. Small class sizes insure quality.

Funland Family Fun Center
409 Fairway Drive
Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-3636
http://www.townofoakland.com/funland/index.html
Funland Family Fun Center - We have a newly renovated Miniature Golf course. It provides a challenge, and hours of fun fun for the entire family.
Driving Directions:
Located on Garrett Highway in McHenry, Maryland - across from McHenry Plaza

Lower Pine Arabians
2332 Herrington Manor Road
Oakland, MD 21550
301-387-7821
patsymcbride@hotmail.com
http://www.tcicomp.com/horsemanship

Oakland Golf Club
433 N. Bradley Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
(301)334-3883
oaklandgc@pennswoods.net
http://www.marylandgolf.com/oakland.html
The Sand Trap Lounge is conveniently located in the lower level of the Oakland Glof Club. The perfect place to meet your firneds and enjoy your favorite cold beverage. Offereing weekday happy hour drink specials. Open Mon-Sat. Closed Sundays. Open to the public.
Driving Directions:
From Interstate 68, take 219 South towards Deep Creek Lake. After entering Oakland, turn right at 2nd light onto Center Street. Go approximately 1/2 mile, take right onto Bradley Ln. We are a 1/4 mile on the right.

Outdoor Adventures Unlimited Charters
414 Maple Avenue
Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-1266
dringer@iceweb.net
http://www.outdooradventuresunlimited.bigstep.com
Professional, licensed Fishing & Hunting Guide - Children Fish Free! Fish Deep Creek Lake for Bass, Walleye etc. Fly Fish river and streams. Turkey & Trout packages available, deer hunting w/bow, muzzleloader and rifle trips. Fish with Deep Creek Lake's top Pro Guide with 23 years experience & Professional Bassmaster's. Fly fish rivers and streams beginning at $60.00. 2 and 3 day fly-fishing packages. 4 hour lake trips beginning at $115. Tournament contender as seen on TNN. LOWEST RATES ANYWHERE!

Rocky Gap Lodge & Resort
P.O. Box 1199
Cumberland, MD 21501
301-784-8400
info@rockygapresort.com
http://www.rockygapresort.com
Play a round on Maryland's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course --all 18-championship holes will challenge your game. Or play in our 3,000 acre State Park: hike our majestic mountain, cast a fly into Lake Habeeb, rappel, rock climb, canoe, or kayak. Rocky Gap's lakeside campfires, complete with s'mores, stargazing, Jr. Ranger, and Kids Camp are a hit with the whole family. For those who want to explore the surrounding area, there are a number of historic and cultural sites, as well as shopping. Let us know your pleasure. We'll plan it all for you.
Driving Directions:

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Small Oaks Riding Stables
231 Smith Drive
Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-4991
Small Oaks Riding Stables - Scheduled rides daily for all ages, by the hour or 1/2 day. Hayrides, lessons, English or Western, Group rates available, ride year 'round "Horse Fun for Everyone!" Contact Dick & Sue Smith
Driving Directions:
Located off Rt. 135 on Broadford Road. Look for sign on Rt. 135, 10 minutes from the lake.

Streams & Dreams Retreat
8214 Oakland Sang Run Road
Oakland, MD 21550
301-387-6881
fishing4u2@juno.com
http://www.streams-and-dreams.net/
Streams & Dreams Retreat - Flyfishing Lessons. Learn flyfishing at your own pace, with friendly, experienced help and all equipment provided. Make a memory with teaching Guide and Ecologist Donald Hershfeld, MS. A peaceful 15-acre setting next to the Youghiogheny River Scenic Corridor and Catch & Release Area. Spring-fed pond for you and a playground for the children, gazebo by the falls for your spouse and more. Fishing license not required, satisfaction guaranteed. Comfortable lodging available.
Driving Directions:

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Sunny Slope Riding Stables
3153 Bethlehem Road
Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-4834

Western Trails Riding Stables
4151 Sand Flat Road
Oakland, MD 21550
301-387-6890

Western Trails, LLC
4009 Mayhew Inn Road
Oakland, MD 21550
301-387-6155
mschenk@gcnetmail.net
http://www.westerntrails.net
We offer horseback riding for all ages. Pony rides and hayrides for family get togethers. Lessons also available.

White Water Adventures, Inc.
P.O. Box 31
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
412-329-8850
wwaraft@sgi.net

Wilderness Voyageurs
Garrett Street
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
800-272-4141
rafting@wilderness-voyageurs.com
http://www,wilderness-voyageurs.com



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