The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. Calm winds.
Watch for patchy fog on your drive this morning before 9:00 AM, then it’s another beautiful fall afternoon. The warm-up continues this week, with highs in the upper 60s by Thursday!
Fall Trout Stocking for October 26, 2026: Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked 1,400 trout.
There are just three days left of early voting! Vote centers are open through Thursday, October 29, from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at the Oakland Community Center and the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department Hall.
Congratulations to the Southern Garrett football team on their 42-30 win over Oak Glen on Friday night!
Swallow Falls State Park features four distinct waterfalls along the wild Youghiogheny River, including Maryland’s stunning 53-foot Muddy Creek Falls. Check out the October issue of Lake-Front Magazine as Francesca Branson shares essential trail tips, local history, and must-see views!
Tuesdays are for burgers and beer at Last Chair Bar + Bistro from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Take 50% off any burger and grab a cold PBR for just $1.99. [Ad]
Lace up your boots and join Ranger Noah for a challenging 4-mile Take-a-Hike Tuesday at 10:00 AM, starting at the New Germany Lake House. Every mile counts toward the Miles for Maryland Trail Challenge!
Babies and toddlers ages 6–36 months can enjoy stories, songs, and play at Story Time @ Oakland at the Ruth Enlow Library from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Little ones in Kitzmiller can join Children’s Story Time from 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Flip logs and look for salamanders with a ranger at Salamander 101 at Herrington Manor State Park from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, then stay for the Salamander 101 Craft from 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM ($5 for supplies).
Kids can get a helmet fitting, a bike safety check, and a lesson on traffic signs at the Garrett County Health Department’s free Bike Rodeo at Grantsville Town Hall from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Kids who need a helmet can get one free!
Grab your costume and head to the Community Trunk or Treat at the Garrett County Fairgrounds tonight from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, hosted by First United Bank & Trust. Everyone is welcome!
Good luck to the Southern High volleyball team as they host Northern High at 6:00 PM!
Ride the trails in costume at the free Margraff After Dark Halloween Bike Ride on Friday, October 30, at 8:00 PM in Accident. Riders ages 8 and up are welcome; bring a helmet and lights, and sign up in advance.
AJ’s Adventures is hosting a Halloween Ride at Wolf Den Run State Park’s Huckleberry Rocks Area Thursday, October 29, through Saturday, October 31. Bring your own machine or rent one! [Ad]
Trick-or-treat hours in Oakland and Grantsville are Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, and Loch Lynn Heights is 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Find more on our Halloween events page!
