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W.A.W. Bicycle Show

Garrett County Airport Garrett County Airport

Strut your bike stuff at the "Wings & Wheels Fly-In" event! Display your human-powered or pedal-assist bicycle* at our first-ever bicycle show! Proud of your bike?! Any and all bikes and ages are encouraged to attend and display. The top prize will be "Airport Manager's Choice" No cost but pre-registration encouraged -- https://dcabfun.com/waw-bike-show/ Please bring a cable lock! NOTE: This is a show so please do not ride on airport property*All trikes or unicycles are welcome

Lonacona Loop Hike

Dans Mountain State Park 17410 Recreation Area Rd SW, Lonaconing, MD, United States

Join Ranger Mac for a hike on the beautiful 4.5-mile Lonacona Loop trail at Dans Mountain State Park. The hike will take about 2 hours. Please wear sturdy footwear for hiking and bring water and snacks.

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Rollie Pollie Food Truck at Deep Creek Marina Club

Deep Creek Marina Club 2010 Deep Creek Drive, McHenry, MD, United States

Join Deep Creek Marina Club on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 12:00 NN - 4:00 PM as we welcome Rollie Pollie Egg Roll Factory Food Truck to the Deep Creek Marina Club. The truck will be parked on the upper level of the parking garage at 1077 Deep Creek Drive, McHenry, MD 21541.

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Fair French Fry Party

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

Hey Friends! DCAB has an opportunity to help out the Rotary Club of Oakland and their famous French fry booth at the fair this year! I need 4 volunteers to work with me on August 3 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For your support, I'll get you a pair of exclusive DCAB socks and an order of world-famous fries! PM Sarah to sign up!

Event Series Insect Walk

Insect Walk

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

From butterflies to beetles, the naturalists love bugs! Join the park as we search every nook and cranny in search of all manner of creepy crawlies and learn about their amazing lives!

Event Series Garrett County Junior Golf Tour

Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Lodestone Golf Club

Lodestone Golf Course 299 Lodestone Clubhouse Dr, Oakland, 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

Featured Featured Event Series Intermediate Group Ride

Intermediate Group Ride

Dans Mountain Pool 17266-17282 Recreation Area Road, SW, Lonaconing, MD, United States

Join 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 […]

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 sound as you listen for distinctive songs on a stroll through the park. Binoculars are provided. Meet at the Friend's Store.

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 Garrett County Junior Golf Tour

Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Oakland Golf Club

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

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

Tree Talk Tuesday

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

Join Ranger Noah and student intern Maddy on this moderate-to-difficult 2-mile hike and learn about some of the 16 native trees that are labeled throughout the park. This will be one of a series of tree talks, with each focusing on different tree species.

Forest Walk & Stretch

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

Join Yoga instructor Sheri and learn how to incorporate yoga stretches into your hike. Meet at HQ lot.

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)

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

FREE Women’s + Casual Trail Mountain Bike Ride

Herrington Manor State Park 222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, MD, United States

Hey 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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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.

Event Series Aviary Tour

Aviary Tour

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

Meet 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!

Wildflower Watercolor

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

Let nature inspire your creativity during this casual outdoor painting activity with Ranger Hannah. This program is best suited for adults and older kids. No pets in the garden, please. Basic art supplies will be provided. This program will take place inside the Lake House if it rains. Artwork by Garrett Schlag.

Event Series Insect Walk

Insect Walk

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

From butterflies to beetles, the naturalists love bugs! Join the park as we search every nook and cranny in search of all manner of creepy crawlies and learn about their amazing lives!

Event Series REGISTER – Walk for Recovery

REGISTER – Walk for Recovery

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Reflection 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!

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 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

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)

Event Series Wildflower Walk

Wildflower Walk

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

Come and see the wonderful native plants around the Discovery Center as well as walk the trails to see the fabulous foliage. Flora fun for all ages can be found at the Discovery Center! (0.5 miles).

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

FREE Women’s + Casual Trail Mountain Bike Ride

Herrington Manor State Park 222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, MD, United States

Hey 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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Insect Search

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

The sun goes down and the creepy crawlies come out! Join the naturalist as you seek out moths, beetles, and spiders!

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.

Friendsville Days Fireworks

Friendsville Community Park Old River Rd., Friendsville, MD, United States

Friendsville Days annual Fireworks Display will close out the festival at 10:00 PM on Saturday, August 17th! It will be an amazing!

Event Series Insect Walk

Insect Walk

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

From butterflies to beetles, the naturalists love bugs! Join the park as we search every nook and cranny in search of all manner of creepy crawlies and learn about their amazing lives!