Saturday, March 06, 2010
Deep Creek Lake - Did You Know?
Did You Know?
There are only 13 stoplights in all of Garrett County.
It is consistently 10-15° cooler here than in the Baltimore / Washington Metro area. Summers rarely get warmer than low 80’s.
The highest free-falling waterfall in Maryland is Muddy Creek Falls in Swallow Falls State Park.
Seven state forests and parks. Savage River State Forest is the largest state forest in Maryland. There are over 90,000 acres of publicly owned lands in Garrett County.
The air is so clean that vehicle emissions testing is not necessary.
Garrett County receives nearly double the snowfall of Fairbanks, Alaska.
The largest freshwater lake in Maryland, Deep Creek Lake, is 3,900 acres at a mountain elevation almost 1/2 mile high (2,462’) with 26 different fish species (including great ice fishing in the winter).
The highest mountain in Maryland is Backbone Mountain at 3,360’.
The best Autumn foliage in the state is celebrated with an old-fashioned, small-town, 4 day Autumn Glory Festival.
The Eastern Continental Divide runs through our county meaning most of the area drains to the Mississippi River, not the Chesapeake Bay.
Garrett County is very close to the headwaters of the Potomac River.
Maryland’s only alpine ski resort, Wisp Resort, has snowmaking capabilities that have been recognized worldwide.
Visitors can rent a place on the lake and get almost everywhere by boat—shopping, movies and even restaurants!
Recycling in Garrett County is free! drop off your items at one of 6 Collections Sites in the county.
If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Garrett County or Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, call Jay Ferguson of Railey Realty for all of your real estate needs! 877-563-5350
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Jay on 03/06 at 09:48 AM
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Vacationing at Garrett County & Deep Creek Lake
Perhaps the most thriving industry at Deep Creek Lake is the vacation rental industry. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people migrate from all over the country to spend some time at Deep Creek Lake & Garrett County, Maryland. Our cooler mountain temperatures offer a respite from the sweltering heat & humidity of nearby cities and towns - we are about 10-15 degrees cooler on average than Baltimore, Washington DC and Pittsburgh. Obvious destinations are Wisp Ski & Golf Resort and the year-round activities offered on the shores of Deep Creek Lake. Other reasons include the vast amount of fresh & clean mountain Maryland air; the friendly native population; the vast tracts of state land like Garrett & Potomac State Forest, New Germany and Deep Creek Lake State Park; the amazing natural wonders of Swallow Falls & Muddy Creek Falls (Maryland’s largest waterfall); the whitewater rapids of the Youghiogheny & Savage rivers; the world-class trout fishing streams; the iconic Casselman & the nearby genesis of the Potomac river; the rich history of downtown Oakland & Granstville; the native farm land and Amish culture; and perhaps the most overlooked reason of all: the lush green atmosphere that is always surrounding you here in Garrett County. No matter where you go, you’ll AWLAYS see a tree, active farmland, rolling Appalachians mountains or a babbling brook descending from the higher elevations. Our area is truly unique because you can find virtually any one of these amazing features within a short walk or drive, or even out your window! God spent a little more time crafting the natural beauty of Garrett County - you have to see it for yourself.
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Jay on 03/06 at 09:30 AM
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