The beauty of this region is unparalleled. Allegany County features 60,000 acres of public wildlands, with one in four acres being public land.
While snow showers, temperatures in the teens, and gusty winds all make up the general description of our weather forecast for the foreseeable future, one doesn't need to stay bundled up in their home waiting for Spring's thaw. Instead, we encourage you to get out and explore the many indoor based…
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Congratulations to the 15 Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, Best of the Blue Ridge 2024 nominees. Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, nominees are once again recognized by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine in their 14th annual Best of the Blue Ridge Awards. The Best of the Blue…
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It's no surprise that Thanksgiving is America's second-favorite holiday, and we know it's purely for the food. As a culture, we've perfected dozens of ways to prepare a turkey. Each year, we come up with new and unique twists to the traditional American dressing. There are hundreds of articles on…
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Did you hear? Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland was named by USA Today as a Top 10 Best Place for a Fall Getaway. While you're out exploring our 70,000 acres of public land, 200 miles of developed trail systems or embarking on one of top fall attractions like the Western Maryland Scenic…
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Take advantage of Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland’s access to 70,000 acres of public land and over 200 miles of developed trail systems for walking, hiking and connecting to nature. We’ve gathered some of our favorite trails around the county to help inspire you to get out and explore…
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We would like to recognize National Public Lands Day by celebrating Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland’s nearly 70,000 acres of public land. In fact, one in every four acres in Allegany County is publicly owned, and we are home to the 8th most-visited National Park, the Chesapeake and…
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Here in Appalachia, we have a knack for breathing new life and purpose into old things, and it is no different in the way we shop, dress, and decorate our living spaces. With an abundance of thrift stores in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, fashionistas and maximalists will find…
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It’s National Book Lovers Day, and Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, is the perfect place to dive into the comfort of a thrilling tale under a tree in a park or on the plush forest floor or with your toes in the sand on the beach of Lake Habeeb. We asked one of Mountain Maryland’s…
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From seasoned lettuce to two hot dogs “with,” for generations these foodie favorites have stood the test of time, flavor, and tradition, serving as symbols of Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland. Taste your way through this food journey to discover what all the locals are talking about…
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The heat wave is upon us here in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland! And while we are known to have a cool mountain breeze, sometimes not even that is enough to provide relief from the summer’s potent sun. Luckily though, with Allegany County’s access to waterways and a refreshing and…
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