Editor’s Note: Photos in this story, along with this month’s cover, were taken by Robin Clutter. Great work, Robin! While we live in a four-season area, each with its own beauty, my absolute favorite season is fall. The nights start to cool and the...
NEW! This course focuses on the African American families of Allegany and Garrett counties. Beginning with slavery, through the post-Civil War era, to the Great Migration, documented and vetted resources detail the lives of these families through...
The Hey Sugar shop catches your eye with its bright orange color palette and contemporary look. Open the door, though, and it’s the amazing sweet smell of fresh treats straight from the oven that really draws you in. Oakland’s newest bakery and...
Fall is a special time of year in Garrett County, bringing crisp air, colorful leaves, and plenty of opportunities to gather with family and friends. This season, Fallfest offers a full weekend of autumn fun, featuring local artists, creative...
Garrett Highlands Pipes and Drums is playing its annual Autumn Glory Concert on Saturday, October 10 at 10:30AM at the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department, 31 S. 3rd St. GHPD is a traditional Scottish military marching band founded by Fred Thayer,...
Take Your Vehicle Off-Road on an ORV Trail The Deep Creek Lake area has no shortage of vehicles designed to enjoy the great outdoors: boats, jet skis, ATVs, snowmobiles. While some outdoor enthusiasts own their personal recreational vehicle,...
Have you ever been to a double boom town called Sunshine in Garrett County, Maryland? If you have driven through Crellin, Maryland, then you have. Crellin first got its name from the Sunshine Council of the United American Mechanics. Second, it was...
When Kaylee Livengood and her husband traveled with their children in the past, they made a point of visiting children’s museums and play centers along the way. Their kids loved being able to touch, explore, pretend and figure things out for...
Grab your stein, put on your best German-inspired outfit, and get ready for an afternoon of food, fun, music, art and friendly competition when Oktoberfest returns to the Grantsville Arts & Entertainment District on Saturday, September 19, from...
A free history talk exploring 250 years of agriculture, cooking and food in Garrett County and the surrounding region will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at Garrett College. Presented by George Cowgill and the Garrett County Historical...