Monthly Archives: March 2010

Dennis Hannibal – Western Maryland Appraisals – Deep Creek Lake

I wanted to profile my good friend Dennis Hannibal, who is a local appraiser here in Garrett County & Deep Creek Lake. We had a great conversation about the real estate market the other day at my Railey Realty office. … Continue reading

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Western Maryland – north, south, west, but not east?

Frederick N. Rasmussen talks about the age old debate of whether Maryland is Northern or Southern in the Baltimore Sun. I got a kick out of the following about Western Maryland: “Maryland is in many ways three states in one … Continue reading

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Casselman, Potomac River fishing

Mr. Neuland mentions fly fishing for trout in Garrett County, specifically the Casselman & Potomac Rivers. Garrett County is famous for its trout fishing streams & rivers. From the Frederick News Post: Town Creek: The water was pristineOriginally published March … Continue reading

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The Lake Effect makes up for Battle of the Bands

TheTowerLight.com talks about a local Garrett County band, the Lake Effect: The Lake Effect makes up for Battle of the BandsBy Lauren Slavin Published: Sunday, March 28, 2010Updated: Sunday, March 28, 2010 The Lake Effect by Alan Dovell / The … Continue reading

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Wisp, Bear Creek All Set For Warm Weather Recreation

OntheSnow.com talks about the Wisp & the warmer weather activities available: Mar 29, 2010 Mary Jo Tarallo, Associate Editor Fly fishing is among many summer recreations at Wisp and Bear Creek. At A GlanceWhere: Wisp Resort; Info: More InformationWisp Resort … Continue reading

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Carmel Cove Inn mentioned in Washington Post as best travel deal

A blurb from the Washington Post mentioned Deep Creek Lake & Carmel Cove as the best travel bargain on land: – Carmel Cove Inn, on Western Maryland’s Deep Creek Lake, is offering 25 percent off weekend rates (two-night minimum) and … Continue reading

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Garrett County approves revised wind farm project plans

Garrett approves revised wind farm project plansMegan MillerCumberland Times-News — OAKLAND — On Tuesday county officials approved a revised project plan for a proposed Garrett wind farm, putting developer Constellation Energy one step closer to building an electrical substation and … Continue reading

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What a difference 2 weeks makes – Stockslager Area Deep Creek Lake

A few weeks ago, I took these pics of the Stockslager Rd area as the lake level was lowered (because of flooding risks) and there was still ice and snow everywhere. Well, today I went back and saw just how … Continue reading

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Deep Creek Stream-River – exploring Garrett County & Deep Creek Lake

I just listed a lakefront house on Stockslager Rd today, and on the way back, I wanted to snap a few shots of the bridge that crosses Deep Creek. Not the Deep Creek Lake bridge, but the small little stream/river/creek … Continue reading

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Lawmakers want suspension of state forest alcohol ban

Lawmakers want suspension of state forest alcohol banMichael A. SawyersCumberland Times-News Cumberland — CUMBERLAND — Numerous state senators and delegates, including the District 1 delegation, have written to the Maryland Forest Service asking Director Steve Koehn to suspend a policy … Continue reading

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