The beauty of this region is unparalleled. Allegany County features 60,000 acres of public wildlands, with one in four acres being public land.
You might know of Rocky Gap State Park because of its excellent camping facilities or because Lake Habeeb is considered to have the bluest waters in Maryland. Perhaps you’ve made sandcastles along the beach with your kids or challenged your friends to a fishing competition. But did you know you can…
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What could be more fun than stepping aboard a shiny steam engine, hearing the rhythmic sound of wheels along the track, and watching the world slip by from your window? The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR) offers year-round opportunities for visitors to experience a historic method of…
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DelFest is Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland’s premier bluegrass/roots music festival, celebrating the rich legacy of Del McCoury, with world-class musical collaborations from some of the best-known names in bluegrass music, all within a family-friendly and distinctly unique atmosphere…
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Join us in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, for Easter fun for the whole family, featuring egg hunts, prizes, games, and opportunities to meet the Bunny itself. EASTER ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS…
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Grab your pole and tackle box, pack up a little cooler, and head outside to some of Allegany County’s favorite fishing holes! With the Potomac River forming the southern border of the county and the sloping hillsides that make up the Allegheny mountain range, the creeks, rivers, and waterways that…
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When we think of spring in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, we think of the budding trees, the Eastern Redbud blossoms, fruitful hikes through the forests, and biking and hiking on the various trails throughout our parks and passages. It's a time to shake off the winter thaw, relieve…
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It's a Leap Year! So, we've put together 29 things you can do in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland with your extra calendar day. 1. Read a book about Mountain Maryland Visit one of Mountain Maryland’s independent bookstores to check out books about Mountain Maryland or by Mountain…
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Once a major center in the US coal industry, the Georges Creek Valley was historically known as "The Big Vein" for its thick seam of bituminous coal, famous for its clean-burning, low-sulfur content that made it ideal for powering ocean steamers, riverboats, locomotives, steam mills, and machine…
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Sure, it’s a little bit about the big game, but really… It is about the spread of food. There’s something about cheering on your favorite team, the comradery or competition as a room erupts after a good play, and sitting at the edge of your seat hoping for your pool picks to hit. But between the…
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Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland cleaned house during the 14th Annual Best of the Blue Ridge Awards, with 11 Mountain Maryland businesses, events, and experiences taking home titles in the February 2024 Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine issue. Touted as the most iconic and well-known…
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