GC Manta Ray Swim Team: 2023 Swim Season

The 2023 swim season is just around the corner! Here are some dates to mark on your calendar:

  • Tryouts for new swimmers (returning swimmers do not need to try out) will be held on Friday, April 21, at 5:00 PM at the CARC. We will also have a parent meeting where registration forms + fees for new and returning swimmers will be collected.
  • The first day of practice will be on Monday, April 24 at 4:30 PM at the CARC!

Chestnut Ridge Park Unveils ‘tubular’ New Addition

One new addition to Chestnut Ridge Park is striving to make people have a ‘tubular’ time. The Tubing Hill at Chestnut Ridge Park is hoping to provide an affordable, family-friendly, and fun experience. It is only $10 to rent a tube for each session, which runs Fridays through Sundays. Sessions run from 10:00 AM through 12:00 NN or 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The hill is also wheelchair accessible.

DCL’s Drive Thru Coffee Shop

Espresso Alley is Deep Creek Lake’s FIRST DRIVE-THRU COFFEE SHOP! It’s at the intersection of Route 219 and Route 42 and open on weekdays from 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM and on weekends from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. You can order online, too!

Discovery Center Operating Hours have been Updated

Morty would like to announce that the Discovery Center hours have changed. The Center will now be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

The Aviary is outdoors and opens every day.

The Sewing Box Quilt Shop

The Sewing Box Quilt Shop is now owned and operated by my friend April Hershberger. Congratulations to April and we look forward to seeing the new shop just across the Maryland border in Meyersdale, PA.

Mountain Maryland Mamas

Mountain Maryland Mamas is a monthly podcast from two working Moms living in Western Maryland. Tune in for hot takes on the latest events, exciting happenings, insider tips, and adventures from Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County, Maryland.

Mountain Magic Candle Company

The Mountain Magic Candle Company, located in the Appalachian region of Western Maryland, is dedicated to creating products featuring delicate and alluring scents. As the business grows, they take pride in maintaining its commitment to using organic soy, toxin-free wicks, and clean-burning fragrances. The company believes that what is good for customers must also be good for the environment.

Loch Lynn Restaurant Closes

A message from the owners:

January 23, 2023: “We regret to inform you that we have decided to close down our business. The decision to close down was not an easy one & we enjoyed the relationships with our customers over the last 46 years. We would like to thank all of our customers that we have done business with over the years. Loch Lynn Restaurant could not have been as successful as it was without your loyalty.Sincerely, Sheila & Bridgette”

Reflection House

As a 12-month, Level 2 residential recovery program, Reflection House provides addiction counseling services and linkages to health and behavioral health services to women with substance use disorder in Western Maryland.

Wisp Resort’s “New Sister” – Jay Peak Resort

Jay Peak is announced as a new “sister” to Wisp Resort! Under the Pacific Group Resorts family, and located in Northern Vermont, Jay has been serving world-class skiing and riding to guests from the US and Canada for 65 years, and offers spectacular recreational activities year-round.

This new addition means great benefits extended to Wisp’s loyal season passholders for this upcoming winter season. All Wisp Mission: Affordable season passholders receive the following at Jay Peak:
  • Four (4) complimentary lift tickets for the 2022-23 season (blackout dates apply)
  • 50% off additional day tickets for passholders
  • 25% off day tickets for accompanying guests of passholders
  • 15% off lodging and Waterpark Vacation packages (restrictions apply)