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Our nearly 70,000 acres of public land give us breath-taking views and plenty of opportunities to hike, bike, camp, paddle, and play in the great outdoors, with the benefit of free or low-cost access to natural and historical places, lush green spaces, and mountain fresh air. But with our recreation comes our responsibility to take care of the places we’ve come to love so much. We encourage you to engage with our public spaces and cherished attractions to create your own impact, whether it be park or trail cleanups or engaging with other volunteer groups to learn more about development and stewardship projects and volunteer opportunities.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

OUTDOORS

  • 12900 Lake Shore Drive
  • (301) 722-1480

Rocky Gap State Park encompasses over 3,000 acres of public land for guests to enjoy. Rugged mountains surround the park, which also features 243-acre Lake Habeeb. The lake is fed by Rocky Gap Run, which winds through an impressive mile-long gap displaying sheer cliffs…

  • 11110 Ziegler Road SE
  • (301) 842-2155

Sideling Hill Creek State Park (SHCSP) is 865 acres of mountainous forest land. The Potomac River Scenic Overlook and Trail provides a majestic view of the Potomac River valley and picnic tables to enjoy the wildlife and scenery. The park provides a haven for 30 species listed as…

  • Recreation Road

Dans Mountain State Park is a 481-acre seasonal recreational area featuring wildlife, mountain streams, scenic overlooks, and an Olympic-size heated swimming pool with accessibility options. The park includes a wading pool, bathhouse, concession stand (open Memorial Day to Labor…

  • 28700 Headquarters Drive NE
  • (301) 478-3124

Welcome to Green Ridge State Forest. At 49,000 acres, Green Ridge is the largest contiguous block of public land in Maryland. Green Ridge is located within the Ridge and Valley Province of the Appalachian Mountains. It is rich in both natural and cultural heritage and remains a…

  • 13 Canal Street

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to…

  • P.O. Box 228

Chosen by National Geographic as one of the "Top Fall Trips In The World," the Great Allegheny Passage winds through Maryland's mountains and along Wills Creek, giving bicyclists, hikers, and cross-country skiers some of the most majestic views in the east. Linking up to the C&O…

Mountain Maryland Trails (formerly Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland) is a citizen's group formed in the 1990's to promote Maryland's portion of a project that has become known as the Great Allegheny Passage. The Great Allegheny Passage of Maryland links the C&O Canal…

HISTORY AND MUSEUMS

  • 3 Pershing Street
  • (301) 777-7200

The Allegany Museum offers an in-depth journey through Allegany County and the surrounding region's history, spanning from the arrival of Native Americans 12,000 years ago to the 20th century Industry. The museum also highlights the evolution of transportation, featuring the…

  • 104 Washington Street
  • (240) 580-1070

The C. William Gilchrist Gallery and Museum is a charming early 19th-century Federal mansion, built-in 1845, in transitional Federal-Greek Revival architectural style. It houses six renovated galleries (those on the ground floor comprising the Gilchrist Gallery), an art library…

  • 218 Washington Street

While museums can give you a sense of what life was like in the late 1800s, your best glimpse back in time is the Gordon Roberts House. Named for the two families that resided here, today it is owned by the Allegany County Historical Society and open for tours. This historic…

  • 50 E Main Street
  • (301) 689-1195

Check out our new location on Main Street, in Frostburg, MD.  The Braddock Stone, a local highway marker carved from stone in the 1800s, is housed in a replica pavilion outside the front entrance of Main Street, Frostburg, Maryland, location.

ARTS AND CULTURE

  • 42 N Centre Street
  • (301) 777-2787

Originally incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) in 1975, the Allegany Arts Council is recognized as the official "umbrella organization" for the arts in Allegany County, Maryland. The Arts Council operates under the supervision of a fifteen-person Board of Directors and…

  • Downtown Cumberland

A visit to Historic City Center is not only a chance to shop and dine, it's an opportunity to get a feel for the pulse of Cumberland's Arts and Entertainment community. Let us make you feel at home in Downtown Cumberland!

  • 101 N Johnson Street
  • (301) 759-4990

The Cumberland Theatre is Western Maryland's only regional professional theatre presenting musicals, comedies, and dramas throughout the year and also serves as a performance venue for other non-profit arts organizations throughout the region. The 2018 season, and tickets are…

  • 49 Baltimore Street
  • (240) 362-7183

The Embassy Theatre restoration reclaims a 1931 Art Deco movie house, sole-remaining entertainment edifice from bygone Queen City life, that has now become a multipurpose center for allied arts. With original motifs re-applied to maintain authenticity, the Embassy renovation was…

  • 31 E Main Street

The Palace Theatre, a non-profit organization, is an all-volunteer run venue that shows a mix of classic, independent, documentary, and foreign films, and hosts live music, plays, and speakers. The Palace features an assortment of organic and natural snacks and soft drinks, as…

Spread the Word:

Does your organization have ongoing volunteer efforts or specific needs? If you have a cleanup event or training opportunity available, please complete our Submit an Event form so we can help spread the word. If you have ongoing needs, please send your organization's name, volunteer needs, and any additional information to tourism@alleganygov.org