The 14th annual Deep Creek Dunk is set for 2:00 pm February 25, 2012 at Pizzeria Uno Deep Creek Lake MD.
The event seems to grow bigger and bigger each year. Unseasonably warm weather this winter may draw the biggest crowd yet. That is good news for the Maryland Special Olympics.
For more complete information on how to participate you can check out the WEBSITE HERE.
If you do plan on attending as a spectator I can tell you it is well worth it to arrive early. The spectacle lasts all day long. If you have never heard of the Deep Creek Dunk before you can see some of the action from last years dunk below.
It is no secret that Deep Creek Lake is a treasure providing great things to do in the summer months. Usually Deep Creek Lake is less used but equally enjoyed by winter sports enthusiasts. Ice fishing, snowmobiling, and skating on the frozen surface are all great things to do to enjoy our resource. Warmer temperatures this season have prevented the surface from freezing as of yet. Everyone knows it is coming and when it does please review the following public safety warning from the Maryland Park Service.
The Maryland Park Service advises individuals enjoying activities at Deep Creek Lake to be alert of safety hazards as temperatures begin to freeze the lake, particularly at night.
“Snowmobilers, ice fishermen, hikers and cross-country skiers traveling on the lake should exercise caution,” said Mark Spurrier, Deep Creek Lake Recreation Area Assistant Manager. “Wearing a personal floatation device could prevent a tragedy.”
Road salt and abrasives plowed from highway bridges may affect the quality of the ice underneath. Hidden snowdrifts can act as ramps and cause sleds and snowmobiles to become airborne leading to a loss of control and accidents.
Deep Creek Lake is part of the designated off-road vehicle trail system. Only registered snowmobiles are permitted to use the trail. Permits are available by mail or at any of the local State park offices. Snowmobiles may operate at night if equipped with working head and taillights. Access to the lake may be made at Deep Creek Lake State Park or with permission from a private landowner adjacent to the lake.
For information on ice conditions at Deep Creek Lake, call a park ranger at 301-387-5563 during the week-day or the Discovery Center on weekends at 301-387-7067.
To report people, pets or wildlife that have fallen through the ice, call either 911 or the Department of Natural Resources at 410-260-8888.
I hope that everyone has a happy and safe holiday season. Not only because it should be a great season of family and fun, but also because of my alliance with fire and EMS departments at Deep Creek Lake and in Garrett County.
As a member of both the Bittinger Volunteer Fire Department and the Northern Garrett Rescue Squad a safe holiday allows us to spend time with our families. My holiday wish would be if the public knew the selfless effort all fire and EMS providers give throughout the year. 24 hours a day 365 days a year when the alarm sounds people come. Risking life and injury to help the Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County residents and visitor alike
The greatest gift you could give this holiday season is a BIG THANK YOU to a fire or ems provider. Chances are you or someone you know has relied on these services in the past, or you will in the future. If you can not show your support monetarily there are countless ways to help.
MOVE OVER when emergency vehicles are traveling on the road. Stop by a chicken BBQ, cash bash, or other fundraiser. Get creative, everyone loves cookies (hint).
My thanks to everyone for being such great people to volunteer with in trying times.
Things have been looking up in the Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County MD real estate market. Buyer confidence seems to be on the rise. Prices are reflecting market value. Interest rates are nothing short of great. Take a look at this graph and get off the fence. Talk to a Realtor and make some moves.
The Rams of Southern Garrett County High school are set to hit the court for the upcoming 2011-2012 Boys Basketball season. The schedule is as follows.
It is that time once again for the Southern Garrett Rams to hit the mats for what I expect will be another great wrestling season. Below is the schedule.
The Lady Rams of Southern Garrett County High school are set to hit the court for the upcoming 2011-2012 Girls Basketball season. The schedule is as follows.
Just down river from Deep Creek Lake is the Sang Run area. The Friends Store was once the meeting place for the local residents and fur trappers. Today the store is not open in a conventional way. However if you are looking for something else to do at Deep Creek Lake here is a chance to do a bit of a time warp.
Saturday December 17, 2011 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. The store and Friends Delight Home will be hosting a holiday open house.
Celebrate the holidays the traditional way with egg nog, hot cider and gingerbread. Join us for candle dipping, wreath making demonstration, and Dutch oven deserts along with other traditional crafts and activities.
A special open house will occur at the Friend’s Delight home. A candlelight tour of the property, including inside the house main foyer, library and main living room renovations will be provided from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy this special look inside the store and main residence decorated for the holidays with family and friends this holiday season!
For more information call 301-387-7067 Friday – Sunday 10am -4pm or visit our website at www.discoverycenterdcl.com
Just got the word of another option for what to do at Deep Creek Lake this Holiday season. The Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers will be having a Holiday Open House at the Discovery Center on December 10th, 2011. For more information on the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center check out their Website.
I was very excited about the opening of the CARC. Although not the most attractive name in my opinion. Finally a community pool, gym, fitness center and more housed at Garrett College, McHenry MD. The heart of Deep Creek Lake. The pool, the winter alternative to a Deep Creek Lake swim, gym and building have people talking. My original BLOG POST details the favorable impression my first visit left on me. Now one month later…..
I have been heading to the gym every other day for the first month. I get to see the students of Garrett County schools learning to swim in the pool. I am reminded of a saying about “Can’t have a pool with out P” but think the swimming lessons are great. Heck all ages seem to be loving both pools for all sorts of reasons.
It is the concerns I had a month ago that were to be resolved by November 1 that concern me. The wireless, cable, free weights, other equipment and cold showers? I have asked employees of the facility and gotten different vague answers. I wrote the President of Garrett College and he stepped up to the plate.
Growing pains is how I can best describe it. Cable is starting to be installed on the cardio equipment. The showers are warming up. I was told the rest of the equipment should be due by December 1, 2011 or sooner. I still think the idea of a public swimming pool and fitness center are a great addition to Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County and look forward to the completion of the entire facility.
On a side note my gym routine has caused a change in diet. Gone is a lot of processed sugar leaving my cereal kind of blah. I started blending bananas and other fruit into my cereal milk and love it.
The 14th annual Deep Creek Dunk is set for 2:00 pm February 25, 2012 at Pizzeria Uno Deep Creek Lake MD.
