The beauty of this region is unparalleled. Allegany County features 60,000 acres of public wildlands, with one in four acres being public land.
Travel through either one of Mountain Maryland’s Arts and Entertainment districts, in Cumberland and Frostburg, and you will be met with diverse genres of art in our galleries, theaters, and art spaces. But in Allegany County, there’s a whole world of art existing out in the open for all to share…
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As the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics ready for the opening ceremony, we invite you to train like an Olympian in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland. Check out these summer olympic sports available here in the mountainside. Canoe Sprint Athletes will equip specially designed canoes and…
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Plan Your Fishing Getaway in Allegany County From quiet mountain streams to expansive lakes surrounded by forested ridgelines, Mountain Maryland is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most underrated fishing destinations. Whether you’re casting for trout in cool spring waters or chasing bass on a summer…
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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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It’s National Plan for Vacation Day, and with the cool winter temperatures, we could all use a good reason to dream up our next getaway. Statistics say that more than half of Americans don’t use all of their vacation days in a year, but we want to encourage you to change that narrative and plan now…
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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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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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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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Mountain Maryland is home to America's first road trip, with mile marker "0" of the National Road, America's first federally funded interstate highway, right here in Cumberland. This year, we're celebrating National Road Trip Day with the Ultimate Mountain Maryland Road Trip. From incredible outdoor…
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