The beauty of this region is unparalleled. Allegany County features 60,000 acres of public wildlands, with one in four acres being public land.
It's lush, it's green. The mountains call you in to explore the vistas and valleys. The rivers and lakes flow freely to offer a cool retreat from the summer sun. It's finally summer, and there is much to do and see. Be sure to check these items off your bucket list in Allegany County, the Mountain…
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As the outdoor enthusiasts are returning to their favorite recreational spots, they are cheerfully greeted with the familiar sights and sounds of spring. In Allegany County, there are countless opportunities for birdwatching, especially during spring migration. For those residents who put up bird…
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It did not take long after the New Year for Mother Nature to make her presence known by blowing in cold weather and covering our mountain region with a blanket of snow. The majority of those in the mid-Atlantic and Appalachian region are already thinking that spring can’t get here soon enough. Then…
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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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Witnessing the brilliant autumn in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, is an unparalleled experience for all lovers of nature and the outdoors. With scenic overlooks, a world-class bike trail through the mountains, tree-lined scenic byways through some of the area's historic towns, and…
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Vacations are for the whole family, and your four-legged friend is no exception. Allegany County is full of outdoor recreation opportunities which makes it an oasis for the canine with an outdoor adventure spirit, but that’s not the only thing that makes Mountain Maryland a dog-friendly place to…
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We are all buzzing with the news that the Powerball jackpot ticket was sold in our own backyard, right here in Mountain Maryland. As the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot pays out a total of $731.1 million, some lucky winner is roaming around our mountain home. We all checked our tickets and messaged…
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This year, we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the C&O Canal National Historical Park joining the National Park Service system. This treasured national park was the 11th most-visited national park in the US in 2019 and preserves and interprets the 19th-century transportation canal from…
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Enjoy the beauty of Maryland’s largest contiguous forest, Green Ridge State Forest, from a different perspective… your car. Unlike heavily-populated scenic driving routes, Green Ridge State Forest’s Scenic Driving Tour takes you on a 45-mile journey to some of Allegany County's most spectacular…
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In honor of National Bike Month, Allegany County Tourism welcomes quest blogger Brett Showalter to answer the following question: We all love riding our bike, but what is it about Allegany County that makes riding so much better? I will begin with the variety of riding terrain you can find along the…
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