The Deep Creek Blog

Thousand Acres Development update

The Republican has news on Circuit Judge James L. Sherbin's ruling on the Deep Creek Watershed Board of Zoning Appeals approval of a clubhouse at Thousand Acres Development.  The judge stopped construction on the controversial clubhouse, explaining that the noise from the restaurant would have an adverse affect on the neighborhood.

This week at the Discovery Center

The Cumberland Times-News writes about the happenings this week at the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center.  The "Black Bears and You" program looks particularly interesting.

Boating Registration Correction

This information from the DNR's website:

Vessel registration renewals recently mailed by DNR erroneously stated a two-year registration period of January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007. The correct registration period is January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2008. DNR apologizes for any confusion.

To learn more about registering a vessel in Maryland, access a copy of a registration or renewal form or identify a DNR Service Center, please visit http://www.dnr.state.md.us/boating/registration/

Nearby Canaan Valley

The New York Times Great Homes section has this article today on Deep Creek Lake's neighbor resort Canaan Valley.  This area is a short time from DCL area.  Members of my family spend time in Thomas and have had some nice times at the Purple Fiddle. 

Tips for fractional home owners

My family's first home at Deep Creek Lake back in the eighties was shared equally by three families.  It was probably one of the first "fractional" agreements in the area, although we didn't refer to it as such.  At that time it was just "three families sharing a vacation home".  We spent time in it together and separately.   Times have changed, and this article in the New York Times Great Homes section reviews some points to consider when venturing into this type of arrangement for second home ownership.