The Deep Creek Blog

Summer Camps at Deep Creek Lake

Are you looking for a summer camp for your child in Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake this summer?  Check out these opportunities :

GLAF's Building Blocks programs offers a Voice Clinic, Young Artist's Workship and a Dance Arts Camp.  Visit www.artsandentertainment.org for more information.

The Maryland DNR's Outdoor Discovery Program offers camping opportunities at New Germany State Park and Swallow Falls State Park. 

Kids can experience many of the activities available at Wisp Resort through the Club Wisp Camps

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New Fishing Report on FishDeepCreek

FishDeepCreek.Com has a new April/May fishing report with lots of tips for fishing on Deep Creek Lake up on www.fishdeepcreek.com/fishing_report.htm.

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Road Closure

The Republican reports that a part of Glendale Road will be closed next week. 

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Teva Tax Day 5k Results and Video

Enjoy this video and get results from the first event of the 2008 TEVA Trail Running Series at ASCI, the Teva Tax Day 5k. 

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New Germany Lake Dam Repair Work

Patty Manown Mash sent this link to the New Germany State Park, which you can use to check on the status of repair work to the dam at New Germany lake. 

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Maryland State Park Passes - 2008

The boat docks at the Deep Creek Lake State Park and Discovery Center are now in the water.  Below is information regarding Maryland State Park Passes for 2008:

PASSPORT
For purchasers use only - not transferable
Valid at any MD State Park and includes free boat launching.  Also, offers free day-use entry for everyone in cardholder’s vehicle (up to 9 people).  Cost is $ 75 for MD residents and $100 for out-of-state residents.  Ten percent discount on purchases at the Discovery Center and other State operated concessions and boat rentals where applicable,  Available on-line www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/annualpass.html  or at Discovery Center or other State Park offices

Garrett County -   Weekly Pass
Covers admission / Service charge for everyone in vehicle into: Deep Creek Lake & boat
launch, Herrington Manor, New Germany and Swallow Falls State Parks.  Valid 7 consecutive days of purchase/ Dates must be written on Pass.  Cost is  $30 for MD residents and $31 for out-of-state visitors
Purchase at entrance gates or offices.

Golden Age Pass – available to anyone 62 years of age and over.  Entitles FREE entry for Cardholder Only into all MD State Parks, and offers half-price camping Sunday thru Thursday (excluding holidays).  Application available at office and must show proof of age or go on-line to www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/goldenage.html 

Youth Group Pass – available to non-profit youth groups only.  Entitles youth groups FREE day-use admittance to MD State Parks and FREE camping in parks that offer designated “Youth Group” areas & subject to site availability.  Pass is not valid for day-use entry on weekends and Holidays from Memorial Day thru.  Labor Day.  Application available on-line: www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/youthgroup.html or at a  State Park office.  Must send an application to Headquarters in Annapolis  Applicant must provide proof of organization tax status Cost is $50 at time of application – Valid for 2 years.  It takes 2-3 weeks to process, no exceptions.Youth Groups - $10 bus reservation charge, plus $1 per person

Access MD Pass – Doctor verified - for Disabled persons only.  No application fee.  Entitles free lifetime admission for individual with disabilities and one other person Into any MD State Park.  Must have application completed by a doctor and mailed to Annapolis
Application available on-line: www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/accesspass.html, or
at a State Park office

Boat Ramp Use – Everyone launching a boat must also pay the required service charge. 
Ramp fee- $10 MD residents; $11 non-residents, unless they have one of the following:
* Passport  or  * 2008 Buffer Strip Permit (Property Owner’s have this) shown to gate attendant –
Property Owner has valid use of launch facility to put boat in the Spring and take out end of season

Any questions – please call Patty at 301-387-7314 or pmanownmash@dnr.state.md.us 

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Help Wave the Flag on Mountain Maryland

Be Part of a Spectacular Show of Patriotism!

Volunteers are being sought to help form a giant Living American Flag as part of the fourth annual “Flag on Mountain Maryland” celebration on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, 2008.  In addition to the 6:30 pm Flag Day program with guest speakers, patriotic music, and a military fly-over, the Living American Flag promises to be special fun for everyone involved. Comprised of local volunteers dressed in red, white and blue, the Living Flag will be located on the side of the mountain at Wisp Resort.

Volunteering to be part of The Living Flag is a chance to show your patriotism, take part in a very meaningful community celebration, and pay tribute to the flag and our country.  Individuals and community groups are invited to become involved. For youth groups, an adult leader is requested to assist with the line-up.  Individual children under the age of 8 are asked to have a parent accompany them.  Anyone interested in taking part should contact Sandra Blamble at sblamble@cebridge.net or 301-334-4728. A practice session will be held 7-10 days prior to the event.  This practice session will be held at Wisp with the exact date yet to be determined.

For more than 25 years, The American Flag Foundation has sponsored the ‘National Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance’ on June 14th at Fort McHenry in Baltimore. With Garrett County’s McHenry and Baltimore’s Fort McHenry both named in honor of Dr. James McHenry, Garrett County hosts a Flag Day program to correspond with the Fort McHenry event. The Garrett County program was the first effort in an outreach program that is spreading across Maryland and to several other locations around the country.

To learn more about other activities planned or to become involved as a volunteer for the Flag on Mountain Maryland program, contact Karen Reckner at the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, 301-387-4386, Ext. 12 or karen@garrettchamber.com

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Spring Fight Festival to be Held at FSU

The Savage Mountain Stage Combat Club is holding a Spring Fight Festival, featuring fight master and stunt man Chuck Coyl, at Frostburg State University Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 3. The festival includes two events open to the public for observation and participation: an adjudication of single sword and knife at 2:30 p.m. and a master class in single sword with Coyl at 4:30 p.m.

Coyl has been a member of the Society of American Fight Directors for 20 years and has held the title of president. He has also been a stunt coordinator and stunt player for television and film. Recent credits include stunt coordination for episodes of the “True Crime Authors” series on the History Channel and “Valley Forge: The Crucible” for the Discovery Channel. His work has appeared on the stages of the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Dallas Theatre Center, The Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Organic Theatre, and many others. Notable productions include the world premieres of “Killer Joe”, “The Point of Honor” and “Play Action.” He is a founding member of the Single Action Theatre Company and is on the faculty of the Actor’s Gymnasium and Roosevelt University.

Participants will learn how to “act” a fight, perform safe choreographed routines and understand the principles of safe stage fighting.

The festival is partially funded by the FSU Student Government Association and is open to the public. For more information, contact Darrell S. Rushton at 301-687-4487 or dsrushton@frostburg.edu.

FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. To request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, call 301-687-4102 or use a Voice Relay Operator at 1-800-735-2258

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Criterion Pushes Forward

Sarah Moses reports in the Times-News on the progression of Criterion Power Partners' wind turbine project planned for Backbone Mountain. 

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Earl Zoeller Leadership Academy Report

Dan Neuland, in the Frederick Post, provides an in-depth look at his weekend at the Earl Zoeller Leadership Academy for hunter education instructors.  The academy, sponsored by the Maryland Hunter Education Program, was held recently in Garrett County.   

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