Sledding at Herrington Manor State Park Photo by MD DNR

Maryland Humanities is thrilled to kick off the Maryland tour of Spark! Places of Innovation at the Garrett County Museum of Transportation on July 5! The traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution highlights innovation in rural communities. The Garrett County Historical Society, which runs the transportation museum, serves as the host partner for the tour’s […]

The Garrett County Fair is set to electrify McHenry, Maryland, with an exceptional lineup of musical talent for its 2025 festival. From chart-topping country hits to electrifying tribute performances, this year’s event promises unforgettable entertainment for music lovers of all ages. Featured Performers: Matt Stell – A multi-platinum country artist known for hits like “Prayed […]

I don’t know who comes up with this stuff, but today is National Hike with a Geek Day. As a way to unplug from technology and re-engage with the people around them, #HikeWithAGeekDay calls to all of us to get outside and explore more! The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the […]

It has been WET – certainly as wet as I can remember for quite some time. This is quite the opposite of the very dry and drought-like conditions from last year. Showing homes has been a soggy adventure, but we are getting by. We may have to show more homes by boat if this keeps […]

CELESTIAL REPORT: The summer solstice falls late in the day on Friday, June 20 in the United States and is the first official day of summer. The North Pole will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its northernmost position in the sky and will be directly over the Tropic of Cancer. June […]

Located in the heart of Deep Creek Lake, Cove Creek Lodge is the area’s first upscale boutique hotel experience. The 2024 newly renovated 29 29-room lodge has an ambiance inspired by luxury, nature, and comfort. A curated guest experience, defined by unmatched service excellence and a unique lodging atmosphere, provides the escape everyone can enjoy. […]

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, proudly celebrated the grand opening of Blair’s By The Lake with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, June 16, 2025. Connor Norman, Business Development Specialist and Chair of the Garrett County Diplomats, led the ceremony, which drew a crowd of […]

The Mid-Atlantic Fire Compact – a seven-state organization of state forestry agencies committed to wildfire suppression as well as fire-suppression training – held its 2025 Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy last week at Garrett College. Over 250 firefighters participated in this year’s academy, the seventh held at Garrett College. The Compact states are Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, […]

Garrett College’s new Marine Technology program recently produced its first five completers, all of whom met the program’s requirements to earn a Garrett College certificate as a marine technician. This comprehensive, hands-on program equips students with both practical skills and foundational theoretical knowledge critical for careers in marine technology. Instructional topics included internal combustion engine […]

Garrett College recently concluded its seven-month welding program, with 19 students successfully completing the 210-hour training. Designed to equip individuals with entry-level skills for employment in the welding industry, the program combines in-depth theoretical instruction with extensive hands-on training in a lab-based environment. Students engaged in National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) coursework […]