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Event Series Mountain Lake Park 2024 Summer Tennis Clinic

Mountain Lake Park 2024 Summer Tennis Clinic

Mountain Lake Park Tennis Club Allegheny Drive, Oakland, MD, United States

Looking for a great outdoor summer activity? Check out the Mountain Lake Park Tennis Club clay courts. Summer-long or vacation memberships are now available. What's on the schedule? TENNIS CLINIC June 17-21 and July 8-12 for adults and students. MORNING DROP-IN DOUBLES Monday, Wednesday, and Friday groups from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Tuesday & Thursday groups from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EVENING DOUBLES (Sign-up required) Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM or 5:00 to 7:00 PM Contact Joe Osment for details at josephosmentinc@gmail.com or 239-595-0956.

Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United States

You'll learn how to bird by sight and sound as you listen for distinctive songs on a stroll through the park. Binoculars are provided. Meet at the Friend's Store.

Event Series Can you Canoe?

Can you Canoe?

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

The MCC crew will guide you through the closest cove. This program will teach you the basics of canoeing. Registration can be done at the Discovery Center desk with a $10 payment. Guardians must remain present for anyone under 18.

Featured Featured Event Series FREE Women’s + Casual Trail Mountain Bike Ride

FREE Women’s + Casual Trail Mountain Bike Ride

Fork Run Recreation Area Shingle Camp Road, Oakland, MD, United States

Hey friends, Deep Creek Adventure Bureau is offering womens+ casual group trail / MTB bike rides!! ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Sign up here: https://x.gldn.io/e/ueYk4hG6TKb Meet at 5:15 PM, wheels down at 5:30 PM. Return by 7:30 PM. June 13 - Broadford Lake Park Boat LaunchJune 20 - Herrington Manor State Park Lake HouseJune 27 - Herrington Manor State Park Lake HouseJuly 11 - Fork Run Recreation Area Parking LotJuly 18 - Herrington Manor State Park Lake HouseJuly 25 - Herrington Manor State Park Lake HouseAug 1 - Broadford Lake Park Boat LaunchAug 8 - Herrington Manor State Park Lake HouseAug 15 - Herrington Manor State Park Lake HouseAug 22 - Broadford Lake Park Boat Launch The ladies will begin with a basic trail riding skills session and then ride a portion of the trails. This is your chance to meet other bike riders (or want-to-be riders) stopping periodically along the way to reinforce skills needed to tackle the trail and to (definitely) take pictures of our bikes and wildflowers. This FREE ride is for beginner-level riders looking for advice on local trail / MTB riding and interest in improving their skills in a non-competitive atmosphere. And intermediate and advanced-level riders looking […]

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Event Series Mountain Lake Park 2024 Summer Tennis Clinic

Mountain Lake Park 2024 Summer Tennis Clinic

Mountain Lake Park Tennis Club Allegheny Drive, Oakland, MD, United States

Looking for a great outdoor summer activity? Check out the Mountain Lake Park Tennis Club clay courts. Summer-long or vacation memberships are now available. What's on the schedule? TENNIS CLINIC June 17-21 and July 8-12 for adults and students. MORNING DROP-IN DOUBLES Monday, Wednesday, and Friday groups from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Tuesday & Thursday groups from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EVENING DOUBLES (Sign-up required) Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM or 5:00 to 7:00 PM Contact Joe Osment for details at josephosmentinc@gmail.com or 239-595-0956.

Event Series Learn to Fish!

Learn to Fish!

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

Join the naturalists at the Discovery Center to learn how to partake in one of the best pastimes Deep Creek has to offer– fishing! Kids between 7-15 will learn skills that will help on their own fishing adventures. Registration is required. Registration can be done at the Discovery Center desk with a $5 payment. Guardians must remain present during fishing.

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Big Funky Blues Fest

Garrett County Fairgrounds 270 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD, United States

The organizers of the Big Funky Blues Fest are thrilled to announce the festival’s return for a spectacular second annual celebration! There will be music, food, and a whole lot of funky fun on July 13, 2024, at the Garrett County Fairgrounds. This one-day festival promises a full day of blues and folk performances from 8 leading bands, complemented by an expansive selection of local crafters, artisans, and a smorgasbord of delectable food options. The festival kicks off at 10:00 AM and will feature a dynamic lineup of musicians on the main stage including Hambone Wilson, Billy Price Band, Tommy Lepson and the Bad Dawgs, Sonny Petrosky’s Don’t Tell Suzie, The Boneshakers, a special Music Cafe Tribute, Deanna Bogart, and the Paul Reed Smith’s Eightlock Band, which showcases a unique three drummer groove that promises to electrify attendees. 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Hambone Wilson Hambone Wilson (Bruceton Mills, West Virginia), is a dynamic guitarist and soulful vocalist, best known for his twangy, pedal-to-the-metal licks. 12:00-noon – 01:00 PM Billy Price Band 2016 Blues Music Award (BMA) Winner and frequent BMA nominee Billy Price first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan. 01:15 PM – 02:00 […]

Event Series Art in the Park

Art in the Park

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Join Discovery Center & Deep Creek Lake State Park Volunteers for its 24th Annual Art in the Park at Deep Creek Lake State Park! This event runs from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM on July 13th and 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on July 14th. We will showcase over 30 local artisans, and have delicious food trucks and the Discovery Center tent for everyone to explore!

Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United States

You'll learn how to bird by sight and sound as you listen for distinctive songs on a stroll through the park. Binoculars are provided. Meet at the Friend's Store.

Event Series Art in the Park

Art in the Park

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Join Discovery Center & Deep Creek Lake State Park Volunteers for its 24th Annual Art in the Park at Deep Creek Lake State Park! This event runs from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM on July 13th and 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on July 14th. We will showcase over 30 local artisans, and have delicious food trucks and the Discovery Center tent for everyone to explore!

Event Series Garrett County Junior Golf Tour

Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Chipping Clinic (Thousand Acres Golf Club)

Thousand Acres Golf Resort 255 Thousand Acres Road, Swanton, MD

Join the Garrett County Junior Golf Tour for the 2024 season! Kindly refer to the schedule for tour dates. Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11h9jK2HyJMaEZ6Uat1_0-1PxfzAFqI-ZgVGpDTe0hZw/viewform?edit_requested=true Parent Code of Conduct: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QaWHdk9VGItrMjMpUi00AVdc1AInyNs9jrzom9CxQyg/viewform?edit_requested=true Make payment here: https://square.link/u/MHpo42bP

Event Series History Hike

Canceled History Hike

Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United States

Join for a guided hike around the historical hotspots of Sang Run State Park!

Event Series Garrett County Junior Golf Tour

Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Thousand Acres Golf Club

Thousand Acres Golf Resort 255 Thousand Acres Road, Swanton, MD

Join the Garrett County Junior Golf Tour for the 2024 season! Kindly refer to the schedule for tour dates. Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11h9jK2HyJMaEZ6Uat1_0-1PxfzAFqI-ZgVGpDTe0hZw/viewform?edit_requested=true Parent Code of Conduct: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QaWHdk9VGItrMjMpUi00AVdc1AInyNs9jrzom9CxQyg/viewform?edit_requested=true Make payment here: https://square.link/u/MHpo42bP

Event Series Tuesday Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday Scavenger Hunt

Polska Polish Pottery 19509 Garrett Hwy Unit 4, Oakland, MD, United States

Join Polska Polish Pottery of Deep Creek Lake for a weekly Tuesday Scavenger Hunt benefiting local charities! Sign up your team now (max of 20 teams) and get ready for a fun and exciting competition! The hunt begins at 9:30 AM (but teams are welcome to join until 6:00 PM) on Tuesday at Polska Polish Pottery at Dry Dock Plaza (next to McDonald's). Teams will receive the rules and will have two hours to complete a series of tasks. Each task earns points for your team. The top 3 teams will each receive a gift! Prizes will be awarded at 9:30 AM on Wednesday at Polska Polish Pottery. Team costumes are encouraged! The team registration fee is $25, payable at Polska Polish Pottery. All fees will be donated to a local charity! September 3: Grantsville Lions Club September 10: Oakland Lions Club September 17: Deep Creek Lake Lions Club September 24: Camp Caring October 1: Deep Creek Watershed Foundation October 8: Garrett Co. Lighthouse Inc

Take a Hike Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah on this challenging, 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.

Event Series Herp Hike

Herp Hike

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

Join a naturalist for a stroll through the park and discover the hidden treasures of the native reptiles and amphibians of the region. Great for all ages! Meet on the Discovery Center deck. (0.5 miles)

Weed or Wildflower?

Native Plant Garden 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United States

Want to help preserve our regional biodiversity? Bring your work gloves, kneeling pads, favorite weeding tools, and some elbow grease to remove unwanted plants from the garden. As you work, you'll learn how to identify common weeds and why protecting native plants is so critical for wildlife. Meet at the native plant garden near the Lake House. Please bring your own water bottle, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

You'll learn how to bird by sight and ear as you listen for distinctive songs on a stroll through the park. Bring binoculars and meet at the Discovery Center.

Event Series Nature Bingo

Nature Bingo

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

See if you can win it big at nature bingo! You'll take a short walk on the trails and see who can fill out the bingo boards first! (0.5 miles)

Event Series Can you Canoe?

Can you Canoe?

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

The MCC crew will guide you through the closest cove. This program will teach you the basics of canoeing. Registration can be done at the Discovery Center desk with a $10 payment. Guardians must remain present for anyone under 18.

Event Series Kids in the Creek!

Kids in the Creek!

Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United States

A fun way for kids and families to learn about the unique critters that are part of the creek and riparian ecosystems! Be prepared to get wet!

Event Series Lakeside Yoga

Lakeside Yoga

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

Join Yoga instructor Tina Dick in Day Use for this free hour-long beginner yoga session. Meet in the grass between the playground and kayak launch. Let the gate staff know you're here for yoga.

Event Series Learn to Fish!

Learn to Fish!

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

Join the naturalists at the Discovery Center to learn how to partake in one of the best pastimes Deep Creek has to offer– fishing! Kids between 7-15 will learn skills that will help on their own fishing adventures. Registration is required. Registration can be done at the Discovery Center desk with a $5 payment. Guardians must remain present during fishing.

Full Moon Kayaking

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Enjoy this unique opportunity to experience the beauty of New Germany Lake under a full moon—from the water. Registration is required. Space is limited. For more information or to register, please email noah.manges@maryland.gov.

Event Series Brant Mine Hike

Brant Mine Hike

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

Calling all history buffs and hiking enthusiasts! This hike will follow the tale of Delphia Brant and George Beckman, two small-time miners from the 1930's. Intermediate level hike. Participants are encouraged to bring water, sunscreen, etc. (1.5 miles)

Insect Investigation Hike

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah on this easy 1.5-mile walk, and dive into the world of insects! We will flip rocks and logs, and gain some hands-on experience with real insects while discussing their importance in the ecosystem. Photo credit: Scott Lintz

Edward Jones Night Golf

Oakland Golf Club 433 N. Bradley Lane, Oakland, MD, United States

Spots are filling up fast! Call now to reserve your place for Edward Jones Night Golf on July 20—limited to 10 teams!

Full Moon Hike

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Embrace the beauty of the forest under a full moon on this 1-mile hike with Ranger Noah and Ranger Hannah. This "Buck Moon" will be the second full moon of summer. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.