Garrett Gran Fondo: Garrett’s Greatest 25

687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD 21541 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD, United States

Garrett County and the Deep Creek Lake area boast some of the finest and most challenging cycling in North America, and the Garrett County Gran Fondo has established itself as a premier North American Gran Fondo unsurpassed in challenge, scenery, and riding quality. The GCGF has a ride for everyone from recreational cyclists to seasoned professionals with five supported ride options. With the exception of the “Garrett’s Greatest 25”, all GCGF routes are extremely challenging, very steep climbing affairs and riders should plan accordingly. Some hills peak out at over 20% pitch and have extended stretches well into the teens. It is highly recommended that you gear your bike appropriately for severe climbing. ​ All proceeds from the GCGF go to the Garrett Trails Nonprofit located in Garrett County, Maryland, to benefit trails throughout the area.​ REGISTER HERE

Victorian Garden Tour

On June 22, the Mountain Laurel Garden Club Victorian Garden Club Tours will showcase cottage gardens along G Street. This will be the first time the club has selected a single neighborhood for its tours. Traditionally, garden tours are scattered throughout the county with a variety of styles and ages of homes with accompanying gardens. With guests being invited to one location, the tours will focus on a particular residential garden era. The tours will include historical information about horticulture, varieties of plants, and general information about home gardens. The Ticket Office Museum will be open during the tours, and food trucks will offer lunch items.

Butterfly Hike and Craft

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

Tag along with a Ranger to identify butterflies in the area and make a fun butterfly craft in the Friends store!

Park PROs – Pups in Parks

New Germany Nature Center 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Julia for this Park PROs program and learn how to safely and responsibly enjoy State Parks with your four-legged best friend. Discussion will include where to find the best pet-friendly amenities, how to keep your pet safe in the outdoors, and tips to maximize fun for everyone! Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to attend this outdoor program, which will conclude with an optional easy pack walk along the Turnpike Trail to enjoy the seasonal sights (and smells!) of New Germany. Please ensure that all participating pups have their rabies vaccination information readily available.

Turtle Week Hike and Craft

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

Celebrate turtle week by joining volunteer naturalists Deb and Peggy for this kid-friendly craft and learn about some of the unique characteristics of turtles. This activity will also include a short hike.

While You Were Sleeping

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

Did you hear that!? Come out to the campfire and learn about what goes bump in the night with some trail camera footage.

Late Night Crayfish Crawl

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

Bring your sense of adventure on this nighttime expedition with Ranger Noah and see how many different crayfish and other nocturnal creatures you can find and identify. Please bring a flashlight and wear shoes that can get wet.

Yoga on the Beach

New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United States

Relax and unwind during this casual morning yoga session with Ranger Hannah. Please bring your own towel, blanket, or mat. All skill levels are welcome.

Garden Tour

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

Come along on a guided tour through the demo urban gardening area and the 2,500-square-foot vegetable and herb garden!

Bird Walk

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

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

Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Putting Clinic (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

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 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! July 2: Civic Club of Oakland July 9: Cindy’s Fund July 16: Reflection House July 23: Dove Center July 30: Grantsville Lions Club August 6: Oakland Lions Club August 13: Deep Creek Lake Lions Club August 20: Camp Caring August 27: Deep Creek Watershed Foundation September 3: 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.

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

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 stretching into your hikes. Meet at Beckmans trailhead in the overflow lot. Let the gate staff know you're here for yoga.

Half-Hour History

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

Gather outside the Lake House for a history talk with Ranger Noah. Take a step back in time and learn about the history of New Germany State Park, from the early German settlers to the park you see today. This history talk will be offered periodically throughout the summer.

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! We'll take a short walk on our trails and see who can fill out or bingo boards first! (0.5 miles)

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 Discover Center desk with a $10 payment. Guardians must remain present for anyone under 18.

Mini Naturalist

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

An outdoor, nature-based play program for kids 1-6 years of age that promotes nature exploration and learning!

Senior Rangers

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

New Germany State Park will host Senior Rangers, a new series of programs designed for adults ages 55+, every Thursday from May 30 through June 27. Programs will include mushroom gardening, fishing, native plant identification, birding, and foraging. The programs are free (supported by the Friends of New Germany State Park), but donations are welcome. Registration is required for each weekly program and space is limited. To register, please email noah.manges@maryland.gov.

Lakeside Yoga

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Join yoga instructor Tina Dick for an hour-long gentle yoga session. This yoga session will take place between the playground and the kayak launch, lakeside, in the Day Use area. Yoga will be free. Simply tell staff upon arriving that you are here for the yoga class. Plan to bring a mat or beach towel to practice on. Blocks will be available for use.

Nature Art Walk/Craft

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

Nature is already so beautiful, so let's gather some items from it for a short walk and create your piece of art!

Campground Critters

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

Visit the Naturalists outside the Ranger Station/Camper Check-in. They will inform you about the critters you may spot during your stay and how best to avoid late night visits!

46th Annual Grantsville Days Celebration

Grantsville Park Town of Grantsville, MD, United States

You’re invited to celebrate the 46th Annual Grantsville Days Celebration! It starts with the Annual Fireman’s Parade followed by artists/vendors and food vendors in the park! There will also be lots of stuff for the kiddos like Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Balloon Artist, JTF with their games, and the Lions Club Games! Back to return is Axe Throwing with a new company plus Bull Riding! New vendors everyday again so bring the kids and get ready to have fun all weekend long!

46th Annual Grantsville Days Celebration

Grantsville Park Town of Grantsville, MD, United States

You’re invited to celebrate the 46th Annual Grantsville Days Celebration! It starts with the Annual Fireman’s Parade followed by artists/vendors and food vendors in the park! There will also be lots of stuff for the kiddos like Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Balloon Artist, JTF with their games, and the Lions Club Games! Back to return is Axe Throwing with a new company plus Bull Riding! New vendors everyday again so bring the kids and get ready to have fun all weekend long!

Yoga Hike

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

Relax 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.

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 that the native reptiles and amphibians of the region. Great for all ages! Meet on the Discovery Center deck. (0.5 miles)

Froggy Night Hike

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

Join Ranger Noah on this nighttime expedition in search of frogs, toads, and salamanders that live in the park. Please bring a flashlight and wear shoes that can get wet.