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Allegany County Tourism has the following tools and resources available for members of the media to successfully create stories about our region. We invite you to explore our mountains and the stories within them.

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Stay in-the-know as you go! Allegany County, Maryland, is a vibrant destination full of outdoor recreation, scenic beauty, eclectic arts scene, and rich history and heritage. Learn our story!

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Allegany County Tourism is here to assist you with story ideas, press trips, destination guidance, people to connect with, photo requests, and fact-checking. 

Recent Stories

 

March 2024
  
Southern Living 20 Most Scenic Train Rides in the South
AUGUST 2023
  
National Geographic Where to travel in the U.S. this September
Southern Living 20 Must Take Fall Trips in the South
USA Today 10Best 10Best Places to Visit for Fall Nominees
USA Today 10Best Here's Why a Casino in Maryland's Rocky Gap State Park is a Sure Bet for Your Next Trip
JULY 2023
  
Philly Bite Magazine 5 of the Best Hot Dog Joints in Maryland
JUNE 2023
  
World Atlas 8 of the Most Scenic Road Trips to Take in Maryland
MAY 2023
  
HGTV Top 50 Best Small Towns to Visit in the US
   
APRIL 2023
  
Bay Journal Rail biking picks up steam as new way to explore scenic railways 
   
FEBRUARY 2023
  
Maryland.Gov From Nigeria to Allegany County, Wheelzup Inspires People to Get Outdoors
USA Today 10Best 2023 USA Today 10Best Recreational Trails in the US 
   
JANUARY 2023
  
Frommers The 10 Most Fun Heritage Railways in America (frommers.com)
   
AUGUST 2022
  
Travel + Leisure How to Plan the Perfect Trip to the Appalachian Mountains
   
JUNE 2022  
Southern Living 14 Best Train Rides For Spotting Fall Foliage in the South
   
APRIL 2022
  
USA Today 10Best 2022 USA Today 10Best Recreational Trails 
   
MARCH 2022
Outside Magazine THE 25 BEST RAIL TRAILS IN THE U.S. 
   
DECEMBER 2021
Bicycling Magazine 2022 Bicycling Travel Awards 
   
AUGUST 2021
  
Real Simple Magazine Best Places to See Fall Foliage, State by State 
Blue Ridge Outdoors Summer Trip Report: Bikepacking the C&O Canal Trail
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Railbiking lets you pedal while sightseeing in Frostburg
   
JULY 2021  
The Pioneer Woman 25 Best Sunflower Fields Near Me - Top Sunflower Fields in the U.S.
   
JUNE 2021
  
The Weather Channel WATCH -Alternatives to Big National Parks
Forbes Great Escapes: 11 Alternatives To America’s Crowded National Parks
Red Tricycle The 6 Best Lakes Near Washington DC 
   
MAY 2021
  
AARP 8 Top Rail Trails for Biking
Washington Post

A summer reset at the C&O Canal National Park
   
APRIL 2021  
Forbes Hit the Road and Make Your Heart Sing This Spring 
USA Today

Travel the Historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on this Virtual Tour
Bicycling Magazine We've Decided These Are the Top10 Best Long Rail Trails You Can Find in the U.S. 
MARCH 2021
Southern Living  The South's Best Mountain Towns 2021  
Southern Living  Best Southern Escapes for Scenery, Solitude, and Adventure 
National Parks Traveler  Traditional and Emerging Roles of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
FEBRUARY 2021
Outside Magazine 4 Awesome Winter Road Trips to National Parks
New York Times Spring Break's New Look: Older and Socially Distant 
State College Magazine Rolling Beside the River 
JANUARY 2021
Canadian Travel News Historic C&O Canal Celebrates 50th Anniversary 
Forbes Today, Celebrate Both The Inauguration And National Cheese Lover’s Day 
DECEMBER 2020
BBC Travel A New Way to Travel Across the US
OCTOBER 2020
Northern Virginia Magazine Weekend Getaway: Allegany County, Maryland
Fodor’s Travel  The 15 Most-Scenic Bike Trails in America
Washington Post

The 150-mile bike trail from Maryland to Pennsylvania puts the cares of 2020 behind you
Yahoo News Colorful Fall Foliage Footage Captured in Maryland State Park
SEPTEMBER 2020
Maryland Road Trips

What's Brewing in the Mountains
MSN Travel The Best Weekend RV Trips to Take this Fall
Austin American-Statesman Get a room: Re-imagined motor lodges that partner well with U.S. road trips
AUGUST 2020
Journeys with Jenn Fall Travel Road Trips
JULY 2020
MSN Travel The Perfect Summer Road Trip in all 50 States
The Global Traveler Celebrate National Ice Cream Month
JUNE 2020
Essence Explore These 8 Destinations with Your Family This Summer
MARCH 2020
Men's Journal Online The Best Hiking Summits for Viewing Multiple States or Countries
JANUARY 2020
Travel Awaits

The 10 Best Rail-Trails in America