Skip to main content

Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog July 20

Thursday July 20, 2023: I can’t wait to see several of you at the beginner’s bike event this evening! Meet Deep Creek Adventure Bureau tonight at 5:45 PM and take a ride starting at 6:00 PM. Ladies, it’s your chance to connect with fellow bike riders and hone your trail skills at Broadford Lake Park.

The weather today will be partly sunny. Scattered showers, with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon—highs in the upper 70s and a low of 62. Southwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 40%.

The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area’s Mini-Grant Program is open for applications. It offers up to $5,000.00 in one-to-one cash or in-kind matching grants to support non-capital projects like exhibits, tours, events, planning, and projects aligning with the area’s interpretive themes: Transportation, Man and Nature, Historic Recreation, and Cultural Uniqueness.

Notice: Sanders Lane closure today, July 20, 2023, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM for culvert replacement. It will be closed between Snaggy Road and Browning Farm Lane.

Another road closure note: CSX Transportation will conduct maintenance and repair work on the railroad crossings at Loch Lynn/Gorman Road and Swanton Road. The work is scheduled from Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Friday, July 28, 2023. For further details, check here.

The Top 13 Maryland Skinny Dipping spots are here.

Kitzmiller Library invites everyone to join them today for “Shake, Rattle, and Rumble Ball,” a delightful event where participants will create musical instruments that harmonize with the motions of bouncing, rolling, or tossing balls.

Visit the main library in Oakland today, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, to meet representatives from the People’s Insurance Counsel Division – Office of the Attorney General. Get valuable resources and info on homeowners’ insurance matters.

Don’t miss out! Maryland Historical Trust hosts July meetings for feedback on the statewide preservation plan. Join the Virtual Town Hall today, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM, or check out the special meetings on African American heritage.

Discover the wonders of Deep Creek Lake’s Junior Rangers today, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM! For only $25.00 per child, embark on an exciting adventure you won’t forget.

Have you made your reservation for the Chef’s Farm to Table Dinner event? The menu has been selected!

Be part of Oakland Little Yough Family Flicks tonight! Experience a fantastic family evening with the blockbuster hit, Jurassic Park: World Dominion, on the big screen.

Deep Creek Docks
Fox's Pizza Den Oakland
Trader's Coffee House

Latest News

Sign-up for the DCT Newsletter

You may also be interested in…

Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog October 22

The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Fall Trout Stocking for October 21, 2026: Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked 1,500 trout. Maryland ranks #32 among the country’s most...

read more

Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog October 21

The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the lower 60s. Calm winds becoming north at around 5 mph in the afternoon. After a round of showers and storms overnight, we get a bright, crisp fall day, so it's a good one to get outside and enjoy what's left of the...

read more

Deep Creek Daily Notes Blog October 20

The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. Northeast winds of around 5 mph. Fall Trout Stocking for October 19, 2026: Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked 700 trout. Plan for double donut deals at Deep Creek Donuts with over 20...

read more