The beauty of this region is unparalleled. Allegany County features 60,000 acres of public wildlands, with one in four acres being public land.
The tickets are booked, the pajamas are packed, and the hot chocolate is waiting, so why make it just one night? Every holiday season, families travel to Cumberland, Maryland, to experience The Polar Express™ Train Ride at the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. But the holiday magic doesn't end when…
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Week 3 Recap Fall has officially reached peak color across much of Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, and the mountains are putting on quite a show! But here’s the beauty of fall in Mountain Maryland: the season doesn’t happen all at once. Thanks to our diverse elevations, from soaring…
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Congratulations to Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland's, Best of the Blue Ridge 2027 nominees. Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, nominees are once again recognized by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine in their annual Best of the Blue Ridge Awards. The Best of the Blue Ridge…
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Week 2 Recap Fall continues to unfold across Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, as new bursts of color transform our rolling mountain landscapes. What was once a sea of green is now giving way to fiery oranges, golden yellows, and deep reds, creating a beautiful patchwork of autumn…
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Week 1 Recap It seems Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, went to sleep over the weekend and woke up to pops of fall color across the western and higher-elevation regions of the county. Warm autumn days followed by cooler nights dipping below 50 degrees have helped set the stage for the…
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What if the the best seat for fall foliage isn't a scenic overlook, but a train car? There is a reason the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is a favorite way to experience fall in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland. Departing from Cumberland, the Frostburg Flyer climbs nearly 1,000 feet…
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Did you hear? Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland was named by USA Today as a Top 10 Best Place for a Fall Getaway. While you're out exploring our 70,000 acres of public land, 200 miles of developed trail systems or embarking on one of top fall attractions like the Western Maryland…
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When autumn arrives in Allegany County, Maryland, the mountains come alive with crisp air, fiery foliage, and cozy seasonal flavors. With 70,000 acres of public land, two world-class trails, tree-lined scenic byways, and charming small towns, there are endless ways to experience the magic of fall…
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Here in Appalachia, we have a knack for breathing new life and purpose into old things, and it is no different in the way we shop, dress, and decorate our living spaces. With an abundance of thrift stores in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, fashionistas and maximalists will find…
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