By Donna M. Owens, Special to The Baltimore Sun
October 14, 2011
On a brisk autumn morning perfect for a leisurely drive, I set out from Baltimore en route to Maryland’s westernmost county.
With its rolling hills dotted with farms, mountain vistas and cornfields, plus dense forests gleaming with brilliant fall hues, rural Garrett County makes a stunning canvas for Mother Nature’s handiwork.
As the miles rolled by, making the city a distant memory, the ever-changing landscape unfolded like a good book.
Each stretch was a revelation filled with quaint finds and charming discoveries: tiny towns with names like Accident; an Amish farmer driving a horse and buggy; herds of sheep and cows grazing in open fields; roadside produce stands with pumpkins for sale.
It all proved the perfect backdrop for exploring the Garrett County Barn Quilt Tour. This self-guided driving trail features 14 rustic barns countywide, each adorned with likenesses of old-fashioned patchwork quilt blocks.
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