Sarah D. Wire of NewsOk.com, the on line version of The Oklahoman, reports on a recent trip to Wisp Resort and ASCI, complete with video.
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Bob Downing provides a thorough review of the Adventure Sports Center International in the Akron Beacon Journal's Ohio.com.
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Catch the Mountain Fresh Producers Association Farmers Market at Wonderful Wednesday tomorrow in Oakland. The McHenry market opens on Thursday for the season. I visited the market this past Saturday in Oakland and saw nice greens and many beautiful flowers among other things. Also picked up some huge green onions, a fresh cucumber and bought a nice market bag to use the rest of the summer.
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The Philadelphia Examiner has a short article today on Swallow Falls State Park.
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The folks over at Railey Realty did a good job of expanding on The Deep Creek Blog Bucket List this week, with more great things to do around the Deep Creek Lake area.
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Residents of Allegany County, and four neighboring counties will be able to enjoy a trip on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad for half fare from Thursday, June 12, through Saturday, June 14, designated by the popular local attraction as “Regional Rail Days.”
Besides Allegany County, the special promotional fare also applies to residents of Garrett and Washington counties in Maryland, Mineral County, W.Va., and Bedford County, Pa.
Regular fares for the standard excursion are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors 60 or older, and $12 for children 12 and under. Children under age two ride free.
The train departs from the Western Maryland Railway Station on Canal Street at 11:30 a.m. for the narrated scenic excursion to Frostburg. Following a 1 ½-hour layover there, the train departs Frostburg at 2 p.m. and arrives back at the station in Cumberland at 3 p.m.
Advance reservations may be made by calling 301-759-4400 or toll-free 800-TRAIN50, or online at www.wmsr.com. Walk-up tickets may be purchased the day of the ride at the ticket office inside the station, which opens at 9:15 a.m.
Thursday’s scenic railroad excursions are powered by a diesel locomotive, and trains Friday through Sunday are pulled by the 1916 Baldwin steam locomotive known as Mountain Thunder.
On Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, in conjunction with the 40th annual Heritage Days celebration, the scenic railroad will also offer cab & caboose rides from the Western Maryland Station from noon until 5 p.m.
Passengers may take a 20-minute ride in a vintage railroad caboose, or in the cab of the diesel locomotive, on a round-trip to Bridge #1679 in the Narrows. Fares are $5 for caboose rides and $10 to ride in the cab.
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is offering a Father’s Day special in which fathers ride free with a paid adult fare on Sunday, June 15. As part of this promotion, fathers who ride in First Class dining cars that day will pay only the price of the meal. Advanced reservations required for First Class.
Photo courtesy of Tom Darden, Governor's Office
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Thanks to everyone who entered The Deep Creek Blog Bucket List Contest. Congratulations to Nancy Wilson, winner of the Robert Yonke print.
Here is "The List". I received some great ideas as you'll read below. I did edit them a bit, removing unsafe and illegal activities...there are jokers in every bunch (especially among friends and family). Many people submitted the same ideas and the most popular entries included running the river at ASCI and visiting Swallow Falls.
Ski Wisp
Take a Pleasant Valley Dream Rides hayride during fall foliage season.
Do the Deep Creek Dunk
Dogledding on Wheels at Husky Power Dogsledding
Stop for ice cream at the Lakeside Creamery
Raft the Upper Youghiogheny
Hike the Meadow Mountain Trail at Deep Creek Lake State Park
Cross Country Ski in New Germany State Park
Kayak in Savage River Reservoir
Raft the river at ASCI
Swim at Swallow Falls
Go to the Rodeo at the Fairgrounds
Visit the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center
Attend the Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival
Cross Country Ski on Deep Creek Lake when it is frozen solid.
Fly Fish on the Savage River
Go treasure hunting at local yard sales.
Go to Art in the Park
Eat at Englander's lunch counter.
Hike to Maryland's highest peak, Backbone Mountain
Complete the world's toughest triathlon - the SavageMan Triathlon
Visit Fairfax Stone, the source of the Potomac River
Visit the coal mining ghost towns of the Potomac
Water ski on Deep Creek Lake
Water ski on Deep Creek Lake when it is as smooth as glass
Have a drink on the Yacht Club deck at sunset.
Sail in a Flying Scot race.
Pick up some Blue Crab Nuts and Cheese at the Fireside Deli and go watch the sunset.
Visit and hike in Swallow Falls State Forest, Herrington Manor State Park and Garrett State Forest
Eat Fried Ice Cream While Watching the Demolition Derby at the Garrett County Fair
Attend Autumn Glory
Spend an afternoon at the Honi on a hot summer Saturday with a designated driver.
Have dinner at Penn Alps on a cool autumn evening.
Visit the Casselman River Bridge and imagine the history that took place there.
Grab a Brenda's Pizza on the way into the lake.
Take a ride on the Mountain Coaster.
Whitewater the Upper Yough.
Attend an All Earth Eco Tour Bonfire
Visit Sugar and Spice Bakery on Saturday morning around 9am for a hot fresh donut - better than Krispy Kreme!
Go to Little Sandy's for breakfast.
Boat to the Fourth of July Fireworks in McHenry Cove.
Soar over Deep Creek Lake and other parts of Garrett County in a Cessna Airplane - operated by Maryland Mountain Aviation at the Garrett County Airport.
Stop and check out the view at the Cove overlook.
Visit Swallow Falls when it's frozen.
Go by boat to Arrowhead for breakfast.
Laser Tag at Smiley's on a rainy day or when you need a break from the sun.
Thanks again for the entries. I'll be posting this on its own page soon. Feel free to send more ideas over and I'll add them to the list.
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The Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center is now open for the season seven days a week from 10am until 4pm. Also, I've updated the schedule for Memorial Day Weekend.
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Welcome All Earth Eco Tours as a new listing in the Business Directory. All Earth Eco Tours provides eco adventures and tours for all ages. The offer a wide range of activities such as eco kayak tours at the Savage River Reservoir, guided hikes and walks, whitewater rafting tours, toddler programs, and their popular Bonfire Extravaganza at the Deep Creek Lake State Park. Check out their website and you'll find a wealth of information on their services as well as links to many other useful resources.
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Welcome Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI), the newest advertiser on The Deep Creek Blog. If you haven't made the trip up the mountain to try out the man-made whitewater course, you must visit this season. If you're not able to make the ride down the river, it's still worth a trip just to see it. You can read about my day last summer at ASCI here.
ASCI opens for the season on April 19th with the Teva Tax Day 5k Trail Run. The water will also start flowing this month periodically, with regularly scheduled weekend rapids starting May 2nd. Call ahead as water schedules are subject to change this time of season.
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