The weather looks like it will make for a great weekend! Today will be sunny, with a high near 62 and a low around 42. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Saturday will be partly sunny, with a high near 66 and a low around 46. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Sunday will be sunny, with a high near 62 and a low around 48. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available in Grantsville today and may be scheduled by calling 301-334-7698.
Did you know that on December 4, 1872, Garrett County was formed from western Allegany County and named for John Work Garrett (1820-1884)?
Saturday at 10am, you can meet Lucinda J. Kinsinger, the author of Turtle Heart: “What happens when a sheltered young Mennonite befriends an ornery old Ojibwe woman in order to lead her to Christ…”
Mountain Fresh Farmers Market from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 25.
Now, until Autumn Glory, Umbrella Alley is happenin’!
Each week, the Maryland DNR reports the fall foliage. This week, Garrett County is “just changing”. It’s fun to see the bands of color wash across the state:
Monarchs and Milkweed Festival is not in Garrett County but may be a lot of fun for all of the littles that are loving on Monarchs this year.
Stop by Sang Run State Park on Saturday, September 25th from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM to partake in Fall Fest! So many fall activities including apple butter boil, hayrides, pumpkin carving, and sampling food from the garden.
Maryland’s turtles are picture-worthy, and so are you! Come by the Discovery Center porch to learn about Maryland’s slowpokes and design a shell to wear! See the local shell-ebrity Rocky!
On September 25 at 7:00 pm is Autumn Equinox and at 10:00 pm is Joe Keyes & The Late Bloomer Band with Special Guest Opener at MoonShadow.
Last chance for rafting and kayaking on the world’s only mountaintop recirculating whitewater course for the season! Open this Saturday and Sunday. Call 855 990 0262 to book.
Come and see the wonderful native plants around the Discovery Center, as well as walk the trails to see the fabulous foliage.
Check out the Flea Market from 08:00 AM – 01:00 PM at Mountain Fresh Pavilion. The market is held the last Sunday of each month until September.
