The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!
New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United StatesIf you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!
New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United StatesIf you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Extreme Makeover: Park Edition
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesJoin the park staff as they honor Earth Day by cleaning up around the park! They'll be beautifying the park and keeping the local wildlife safe by removing litter along a 1-2 mile interpretive walk.
The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!
New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United StatesIf you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!
New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United StatesIf you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Earth Day Work Day – Pulling Invasives
New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day by helping park staff remove garlic mustard and other harmful invasive plants throughout the park. No experience is required.
Full Moon Hike
New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United StatesEmbrace the beauty of the forest under a full moon on this 1-mile hike with Ranger Noah. This "Pink Moon" will be the second full moon of spring. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.
The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!
New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United StatesIf you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Weed or Wildflower?
Native Plant Garden 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United StatesWant 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.
Take a Hike Tuesday
New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United StatesJoin Ranger Noah on this challenging, 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.
Tree Talk Tuesday
New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United StatesJoin 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.
The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!
New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United StatesIf you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!
New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United StatesIf you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
FREE Women’s + Beginner Group Trail/Mountain Bike Ride
Broadford Lake Park Mountain Lake Park, MD, United StatesHey friends, we're offering womens+ casual group trail / MTB bike rides!! All abilities are welcome! Join us on Thursdays: Meet at 5:15 PM, wheels down at 5:30 PM. Return by 7:15 PM. The ladies will ride a portion of the trails at Broadford Lake Park as a 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 to meet other female riders and improve their skills in a non-competitive atmosphere. We will ride about 3 miles of beginner-level terrain with some small uphill sections and fun-flowy sections. Questions on MTB skills are encouraged, and the intention is to have fun and gain confidence on the trails. The ride is open for all female or female-identifying riders. You must sign a waiver (on‐site or electronic), wear a helmet, and be able to comfortably ride a bike. Bring your bike (in good working condition or message me!), helmet, and drinking water. Meet at the parking lot by the boat launch at Broadford Park (in through the gate - please pay the […]
The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!
New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United StatesIf you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Lodestone Golf Course Opening Day
Wisp Resort 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, MD, United StatesLodestone Golf Course is opening for the season! Come enjoy a modern trail-style golf course whose design was dictated by the mountaintop terrain and shaped by 3-time U.S. Open Champion Hale Irwin.
The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!
New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United StatesIf you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
Park PROs – Conifers and Tea Hike
New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United StatesJoin Ranger Noah on this easy 1.5-mile hike, and learn all about the different species of conifer trees that grow in the area. Afterward, learn how to make tea using needles from pine, spruce, and hemlock trees.
The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!
New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United StatesIf you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!
New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United StatesIf you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!
New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United StatesIf you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!
FREE Women’s + Beginner Group Trail/Mountain Bike Ride
Broadford Lake Park Mountain Lake Park, MD, United StatesHey friends, we're offering womens+ casual group trail / MTB bike rides!! All abilities are welcome! Join us on Thursdays: Meet at 5:15 PM, wheels down at 5:30 PM. Return by 7:15 PM. The ladies will ride a portion of the trails at Broadford Lake Park as a 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 to meet other female riders and improve their skills in a non-competitive atmosphere. We will ride about 3 miles of beginner-level terrain with some small uphill sections and fun-flowy sections. Questions on MTB skills are encouraged, and the intention is to have fun and gain confidence on the trails. The ride is open for all female or female-identifying riders. You must sign a waiver (on‐site or electronic), wear a helmet, and be able to comfortably ride a bike. Bring your bike (in good working condition or message me!), helmet, and drinking water. Meet at the parking lot by the boat launch at Broadford Park (in through the gate - please pay the […]
Run for the Son Ride
High Mountain Gospel Riders will be participating in the annual Run for the Son ride held on Saturday, May 4th. Registration will be from 9:30 AM -10:30 AM - Kickstands up at 11:00 AM. Registration will be held at the China Wok/Mt. Top Glass Parking lot area. (13227 Garrett Highway, Oakland MD) Ride will go to Seneca Rocks. Prayer at 1:00 PM Lunch following prayer. Bring packed lunch or there's a small store/restaurant across the road. Leaving Seneca Rocks at 2:00 PM to ride back to Oakland.
Weed or Wildflower?
Native Plant Garden 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United StatesWant 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.
FREE Women’s + Beginner Group Trail/Mountain Bike Ride
Broadford Lake Park Mountain Lake Park, MD, United StatesHey friends, we're offering womens+ casual group trail / MTB bike rides!! All abilities are welcome! Join us on Thursdays: Meet at 5:15 PM, wheels down at 5:30 PM. Return by 7:15 PM. The ladies will ride a portion of the trails at Broadford Lake Park as a 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 to meet other female riders and improve their skills in a non-competitive atmosphere. We will ride about 3 miles of beginner-level terrain with some small uphill sections and fun-flowy sections. Questions on MTB skills are encouraged, and the intention is to have fun and gain confidence on the trails. The ride is open for all female or female-identifying riders. You must sign a waiver (on‐site or electronic), wear a helmet, and be able to comfortably ride a bike. Bring your bike (in good working condition or message me!), helmet, and drinking water. Meet at the parking lot by the boat launch at Broadford Park (in through the gate - please pay the […]
FREE Women’s + Beginner Group Trail/Mountain Bike Ride
Broadford Lake Park Mountain Lake Park, MD, United StatesHey friends, we're offering womens+ casual group trail / MTB bike rides!! All abilities are welcome! Join us on Thursdays: Meet at 5:15 PM, wheels down at 5:30 PM. Return by 7:15 PM. The ladies will ride a portion of the trails at Broadford Lake Park as a 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 to meet other female riders and improve their skills in a non-competitive atmosphere. We will ride about 3 miles of beginner-level terrain with some small uphill sections and fun-flowy sections. Questions on MTB skills are encouraged, and the intention is to have fun and gain confidence on the trails. The ride is open for all female or female-identifying riders. You must sign a waiver (on‐site or electronic), wear a helmet, and be able to comfortably ride a bike. Bring your bike (in good working condition or message me!), helmet, and drinking water. Meet at the parking lot by the boat launch at Broadford Park (in through the gate - please pay the […]
Family Movie Night
Veteran's Park Mountain Lake Park, MD, United StatesAn outdoor family movie night with popcorn is scheduled for Friday, May 17th, at Veteran's Park from 7:00-9:00 PM. In the event of bad weather, the screening will be moved to Mountain Lake Park Town Hall next to the tennis courts.
Garrett County Heritage Festival
McHenry Community Park 1249 Bumble Bee Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesJoin Deep Creek Lake Lion's Club for a celebration of the heritage of the McHenry Community Park, serving the area since 1981! There will be series of events throughout the weekend to share all of the current (and upcoming) amenities we have at the park! A food truck(s) is planned for both days! SATURDAY, May 18th Disc Golf Tournament 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Grand Opening of Disc Golf Course and one-day 18 hole tournament. Limit to 54 entries. Custom disc giveaway Register here: Coming soon! Fun Run and Walk 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - 1 mile and 5K fun run walk. Dogs allowed. Dogs must be up to date on vaccines and on leash. Free goodie bag for all entrants Register here: Coming soon! Corn Hole Tournament 11:00 PM to 4:00 PM -Winner splits the entry fee pot! Free goodie bag for all entrants. Brought to you by the Kitzmiller Lion Club On-site registration for the cornhole tournament SUNDAY, May 19th Bike Safety Rodeo 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - includes bike safety checks and Helmet checks Pump Track Ribbon Cutting and Demo 1:00-1:30PM Family Adventure trail ride 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - group ride on […]
Mental Health Month Color Walk/Run and Craft Show
Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc. 20 East Oak Street, Oakland, MD, United StatesMay is Mental Health Month! Come on out to Garrett County Lighthouse Inc. on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM for the craft show and color walk/run! Registration for the walk/run will begin at 1:00 PM. There will be tons of raffles, door prizes, and food, as well as many items to check out from your favorite vendors and small businesses. They will also be hosting a color walk/run to recognize Mental Health Month in May. Vendors: Please get in touch with Maddie or Amber by phone, or at Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc. to reserve a table. All deposits for table rentals must be paid by Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. Please specify how much space you will require and if electricity is needed. Keep in mind, that space and electricity are limited and will be provided on a first come first serve basis. You also have the option to set up your tables on Friday, May 17th, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Garrett County Heritage Festival
McHenry Community Park 1249 Bumble Bee Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesJoin Deep Creek Lake Lion's Club for a celebration of the heritage of the McHenry Community Park, serving the area since 1981! There will be series of events throughout the weekend to share all of the current (and upcoming) amenities we have at the park! A food truck(s) is planned for both days! SATURDAY, May 18th Disc Golf Tournament 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Grand Opening of Disc Golf Course and one-day 18 hole tournament. Limit to 54 entries. Custom disc giveaway Register here: Coming soon! Fun Run and Walk 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - 1 mile and 5K fun run walk. Dogs allowed. Dogs must be up to date on vaccines and on leash. Free goodie bag for all entrants Register here: Coming soon! Corn Hole Tournament 11:00 PM to 4:00 PM -Winner splits the entry fee pot! Free goodie bag for all entrants. Brought to you by the Kitzmiller Lion Club On-site registration for the cornhole tournament SUNDAY, May 19th Bike Safety Rodeo 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - includes bike safety checks and Helmet checks Pump Track Ribbon Cutting and Demo 1:00-1:30PM Family Adventure trail ride 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - group ride on […]