Forest Walk & Stretch
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesJoin Yoga instructor Sheri and learn how to incorporate yoga stretches into your hike. Meet at HQ lot.
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Movement Monday
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesA hike around Sang Run's trails, gardens, and historical hotspots
Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Winnfield Golf
Winnfield Golf Kamp Side Road, Lonaconing, MD, United StatesJoin 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
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Intermediate Group Ride
Intermediate Group Ride
Dans Mountain Pool 17266-17282 Recreation Area Road, SW, Lonaconing, MD, United StatesJoin DCAB for a FREE Intermediate Group MTB Ride!Every other Monday this summer! Meet at 6:00 PM at the upper lot (by the pool), wheels down at 6:15 PM. Return (one lap) by 7:30 PM. PLEASE SIGN UP AND SIGN THE WAIVER IN ADVANCE!https://x.gldn.io/e/iJLbqIfUGKb We will ride the awesome Dan's Mountain Lonconia loop at a casual / moderate pace. The ride is for intermediate‐level riders looking to apply and improve their skills in a non‐competitive atmosphere. We will ride about 5 miles of intermediate-level terrain (about one loop), with some uphills and fun downhill-flowy sections. Then, depending on the group's appetite, we can go for another lap. There will be obstacles that require the rider to get their front wheel off the ground to clear successfully. Basic mountain biking skills are required. Short, steep climbs and descents may be encountered. More fit entry-level riders can successfully ride this intermediate trail. While still “casual” in nature, this pace will have fewer stops than a beginner ride along the way. Riders with average fitness should do fine on this level of ride. Questions on MTB skills are encouraged, and the intention is to have fun and gain confidence on the trails. You […]
Tuesday Scavenger Hunt
Polska Polish Pottery 19509 Garrett Hwy Unit 4, Oakland, MD, United StatesJoin 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
Butterfly Hike & Craft
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesTag along with a ranger to identify butterflies in the area and make a fun butterfly craft in the Friends Store!
Take a Hike Tuesday
New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United StatesJoin Ranger Noah on this challenging, 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.
Herp Hike
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesJoin 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)
Garden Tour
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesCome along on a guided tour through the demo gardening area and the 2,500-square-foot vegetable and herb garden!
Nature Bingo
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesSee 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)
Can you Canoe?
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesThe 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.
FREE Women’s + Casual Trail Mountain Bike Ride
Herrington Manor State Park 222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, MD, United StatesHey friends, Deep Creek Adventure Bureau is offering womens+ casual group trail / MTB bike rides!! ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Register 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 - POSTPONEDJuly 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 Aug 29 - Deep Creek Lake State Park Ranger Station 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 […]
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Lakeside Yoga
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesJoin 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.
Learn to Fish!
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesJoin 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.
Yoga Hike
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesRelax and rejuvenate with the yoga instructor for a stimulating morning, incorporating beginner yoga and a nature walk on one of the trails. Yoga mats are not needed. Weather permitting.
Brant Mine Hike
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesCalling 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)
Park PROs – Living off the Land
New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United StatesJoin Ranger Noah for this Park PROs activity and learn about some wild foods you can find in wild places! This program will include an easy-to-moderate 2.5-mile hike, followed by an opportunity to try some foraged foods.
Kitzmiller Annual Homecoming Parade
249 East Main Street, Kitzmiller, MD 21538 East Main Street, Kitzmiller, MD, United StatesThe annual Homecoming Parade will be held on Saturday, July 27th. Line-up starts at 5:00 PM. The parade starts at 6:00 PM. Line-up and judging will be at our fire station. 249 East Main Street, Kitzmiller, Maryland 21538. All Fire and EMS Departments are welcome! Food and entertainment will be available after the parade at the old school grounds.
Aviary Tour
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesMeet the birds of prey for lunch at the Aviary. The naturalists will discuss the enthralling natural history of these powerful animals as well as some peeks at how they are trained!
REGISTER – Walk for Recovery
Deep Creek Lake State ParkReflection House has embarked on a fundraising and public awareness campaign to support the Reflection House: Garrett County’s First Residential Recovery House for Women. We also want to educate the community and eliminate the stigma associated with substance use disorder. This 2-mile trail route or 1-mile paved course is open to all as a way to unify and strengthen our community. We will walk to raise awareness about this important issue and share the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover. REGISTER HERE FOR THE WALK There is a suggested $10 donation to participate although no amount is required. Every person registered to walk will receive a t-shirt. Date: September 14, 2024Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMRegistration: Begins at 11:00 amLocation: Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swanton, MD Thank you for helping us create a place where hope is reborn and purpose is restored!
Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Driving Clinic (Oakland Golf Club)
Oakland Golf Club 433 N. Bradley Lane, Oakland, MD, United StatesJoin 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
Garden Tour
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesCome along on a guided tour through the demo gardening area and the 2,500-square-foot vegetable and herb garden!
Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Oakland Golf Club
Oakland Golf Club 433 N. Bradley Lane, Oakland, MD, United StatesJoin 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
Tuesday Scavenger Hunt
Polska Polish Pottery 19509 Garrett Hwy Unit 4, Oakland, MD, United StatesJoin 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
Herp Hike
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesJoin 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)
Scavenger Hunt
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesStop by the Friend's Store to get instructions for a scavenger hunt that will take you all around Sang Run State Park!
Nature Bingo
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesSee 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)
