The Deep Creek Blog

Happy New Year

As the sun sets on 2007 I'd like to wish you all a happy New Year and thank you for reading The Deep Creek Blog!   Whether you're in Garrett County tonight or elsewhere, I hope you all have a great time ringing in the New Year. 

Classified Ads

The Deep Creek Blog is pleased to offer Classified Ads in 2008.  Contact info@deepcreekblog.com for more information.

Garrett County Day Trip

Take a look at some interesting photos from Camera Totin' Idiot's day trip to Garrett County. 

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Cougars in Maryland?

Here's an interesting article by Glen Therres in Maryland Natural Resource Magazine.   Mr. Therres explores the question of whether or not there is a remnant group of mountain lions roaming the mountains of Maryland. 

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Friday at Wisp

Here are some pictures taken over at Wisp on Friday afternoon.  Hopefully there will be some more snow on the slopes after today. 

 

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Maryland B.A.S.S. Federation Tournament Trail

The Maryland Bass Federation now has the 2008 Tournament Trail application and information up on their web site. 

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For State Park Visitors

If you enjoy frequenting state parks in Maryland, you should consider purchasing a 2008 State Park Passport.  Available to both residents and non-residents, the passports cover a free day use entry for up to nine people in a vehicle to Maryland's forty-nine state parks, free boat launching at all facilities and a ten percent discount on state-operated concessions and boat rentals.  Currently, they are offering a complimentary 2008 Maryland Natural Resources Calendar with the purchase of a pass.  Passes can be purchased on line. 

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Saving Shallmar Part II

Part two on "Saving Shallmar" from the Times-News.

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Saving Shallmar

The Times-News is running a two-part series on how the town of Shallmar was saved from starvation in 1949. 

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A Good Year for Maryland Wine

The lack of rain in Maryland this year made it a good year for the grape.  You can read all about it in Maryland winemakers toast dry year, grape harvest from Gazette.net.  Paul Roberts, co-owner of Deep Creek Cellars, is quoted extensively in the article.