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898 State Park Rd
Swanton, MD 21561 United States Get Directions
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First Day Hike at Discovery Trail, Deep Creek Lake, MD

First Day Hike at Discovery Trail

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

An interpretive hike around the discovery trail. This hike is great for people of all ages to enjoy while learning about what lives in the winter woods. Leashed pets are welcome. While this hike is great for small children, it is not stroller accessible. There are many roots and rocks and we will be traveling over. Both hikes start at the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park. These events are free and open to the public.

Winter Wildlife Trivia

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

Come and play a fun and interactive game of wildlife trivia with a seasonal theme in the Discovery Room.

Ogling Owl Pellets

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

Whooooo wants what owls eat? Come to the Discovery Center and dissect owl pellets to find out!

Reptile Encounter

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

All are invited to the Discovery Center to learn about some of the fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors! Great for all ages!

Winter Waterfowl Walk

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

Join Deep Creek Lake State Park for a stroll by the waterfront, as they search for ducks, geese, and swans! Many of these birds can only be found in this region during the colder times of the year. Be sure to dress for the weather!

Bats: Spooky or Spectacular

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

Meet a Naturalist in the Discovery Room to learn about the world's only flying mammal - bats! Determine fact from fiction as they debunk common bat myths. Then, play a fun game to learn how bats use sound to navigate, hunt, and communicate. A fun program for all ages!

Creek Crafts

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

Tag along with the Naturalists in the Discovery Room for various crafts ranging from owl origami to nature-themed coloring sheets!

Ogling Owl Pellets

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

Whooooo wants what owls eat? Come to the Discovery Center and dissect owl pellets to find out!

Masurpial Madness

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

Join a Naturalist in the Discovery Room to learn about a unique creature - the Virginia opossum. From pouches to playing dead, you'll learn it all!

Reptile Encounter

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

All are invited to the Discovery Center to learn about some of the fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors! Great for all ages!

Tree-Mendous Hike

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

Attend a hike to learn about the tree species found throughout the trail system What a tree-t this hike will be! Please come ready to walk.

Creek Crafts

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

Tag along with the Naturalists in the Discovery Room for various crafts ranging from owl origami to nature-themed coloring sheets!

Reptile Encounter

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

All are invited to the Discovery Center to learn about some of the fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors! Great for all ages!

Tree-Mendous Hike

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

Attend a hike to learn about the tree species found throughout the trail system. What a tree-t this hike will be! Please come ready to walk.

Bats: Spooky or Spectacular?

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

Meet a naturalist in the Discovery Room to learn about the world's only flying mammal - bats! Determine facts as you debunk common bat myths. Then, play a fun game to learn how bats use sound to navigate, hunt, and communicate. A fun program for all ages!