The beauty of this region is unparalleled. Allegany County features 60,000 acres of public wildlands, with one in four acres being public land.
As the first day of school creeps closer, the calendar might be screaming “back to reality,” but summer still has a few golden days left. For families in the Baltimore or Pittsburgh areas, a last-minute getaway to Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, is an easy, drivable escape that packs…
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It’s the highlight of summer, where you gather with your family, friends, and neighbors; excited screams from the Scrambler fill the night air; the sirens sound and lights flash as someone wins a plushie in a carnival game; and your favorite deep-fried indulgences beckon you for “just one more.” The…
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In the heart of Frostburg, Maryland, you’ll find the place that, for much of the community, marks the changing of the seasons, serves as a rite of passage for young workers, and delivers ice cream creations with a side of nostalgia. For nearly 70 years, the Frostburg Freeze has been more than a…
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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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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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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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