This year’s Deep Creek Lake Lions Club blind camping program, running from July 24 through July 27, will be featuring a new equestrian activity for the visually impaired campers to complement traditional kayaking, swimming, boating, hydro biking, and other activities. Shown in the photo are Mike O’Brien, club president, Mary Kay Burkart, club member and certified Masterson Method practitioner, Marcia Formby, club member, and Spiffy the horse during training at a recent club meeting at Burkart’s training facility. Those interested in volunteering for this year’s blind camping program can contact Mike O’Brien at mike@verizon.net for information.
New Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Equestrian Program for Blind Campers
You may also be interested in…
Fall Foliage Continues to Peak in Garrett County, DNR Reports
Fall foliage continues to peak this week in Garrett and Allegany counties, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Oct. 22 fall foliage report. In the Garrett County update, Forester Melissa Nash said the vibrant early-season color is starting to...
Early Voting Opens Today at Two Garrett County Vote Centers
Garrett County voters can start casting ballots today, Thursday, October 22, as early voting opens for the 2026 Gubernatorial General Election. There are two early vote centers in the county: the Oakland Community Center at 14 N. 8th Street in Oakland, and the...
Garrett College Hosts Junior Preview Day
Juniors from Northern Garrett and Southern Garrett high schools attended Junior Preview Day at Garrett College last Friday, with approximately 110 students participating in the event. Dr. Richard Midcap, Garrett College’s president, talked with the students about the...




