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The beauty of this region is unparalleled. Allegany County features 60,000 acres of public wildlands, with one in four acres being public land.

Top Indoor Experiences in Allegany County this Winter

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 an explore the many indoor based…

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Best Places for Winter Hikes

What better way to set your own positive intentions for a new year than getting out on a refreshing hike. Take advantage of Mountain Maryland’s access to nearly 70,000 acres of public land for a remote walk-through nature to help you shed what no longer serves you and invite all the possibilities of…

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Must-Do Winter Activities

Winter is a great time to visit Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland. Whether your aim is to get snowed in, snuggle by a cozy fire at a bed and breakfast or resort, or to take off on an outdoor expedition, we offer a wide range of activities suited for your winter mountainside getaway…

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Ice Fishing at Rocky Gap

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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