As summer begins to wind down the weather has proven to be unpredictable at best some days. Fortunately there is a full calendar of interesting things to do at the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center. Located along the shores of Deep Creek Lake after visiting the Discovery Center take the opportunity to explore the park.
I think that locals and visitors alike will find many interesting things to do and see at the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center. Below is a schedule of events for July 2012. One great thing about the Discovery Center on the shores of Deep Creek in the State Park is you may come by car or boat. Check out this months great events.
Looking for something different to do this weekend at Deep Creek Lake. Check out Greg Latta at the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center for a free concert at 7:00 pm. The Discovery Center is located at Deep Creek Lake State Park. A great event for all ages.
A great event and something different to do on the shores of Deep Creek Lake. Forty-five plus artists including several new to the festival, display and sell their work at the 13th Annual Art in the Park in one of Western Maryland’s most magnificent settings – Deep Creek Lake State Park, July 14-15th. Arrive by boat, car or foot – enter thru gate @ Deep Creek Lake State Park (service charge applies). Entertainment, food, naturalist programs featured. Located on the east side of the lake – where recreational choices abound.
“Art in the Park is an event for the entire family to enjoy,” said Caroline Blizzard, volunteer coordinator of the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers, Inc. (WGCSPVI) “Beautiful art work, hands-on activities, delicious food will delight children and parents alike. We are proud to offer such programs that can bring family, fun and education together.”
Co- sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers and the Garrett County Arts Council, Art in the Park provides a great fundraising opportunity for both organizations while presenting a quality festival. All artwork on display is available for purchase. The variety of artistic and handmade pieces at the event include: jewelry, photography, wood turned items, native wildflowers, pottery, fused glass, original artwork, wood painted furniture, handmade wooden furniture, tatting, homemade chocolates, hand-woven baskets, wool rugs, handmade soaps, children’s books w/ the author and much more. There will be a silent auction on Saturday that includes art work donated by our vendors. The Arts Council will be displaying and selling tickets for their annual quilt fundraiser as well.
Food and a variety of hands-on activities including Tie Dyeing, live animal displays and more can be enjoyed throughout the day. In addition, visitors can also explore the interpretive/educational Discovery Center, open 10 am to 5 pm daily, during the summer.
Art in the Park will occur on Saturday, July 14th from 10 – 5 and on Sunday, July 15th from 10 – 4, rain or shine. Admission is the usual charge into Deep Creek Lake State Park, $3.00 per person for MD residents and $5.00 per person for out-of-State vehicles. Docking is available for those wishing to come by water. Plan to come for the day and enjoy Art in the Park, along w/the beach area and all that the park has to offer.
For more information about this event and other programs offered at the Discovery Center, please call 301.387.7067 or visit the WEBSITE
If you pay close attention in your outdoor travels around Deep Creek Lake you may just catch a whiff of ‘Ramps’. Allium Tricocum the Ramp is a wild onion/leek with a very strong odor and even bigger garlic/onion flavor. Eat enough and you will definitely smell like them. And they sure are delicious. I love to try and keep a jar of hot and sour pickled ramps around but they never seem to last.
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center will be holding the annual Ramp Cook Off. April 28, 2012. It is a great event and chance to see some clever and tasty alternative uses for the Ramp.
There is no doubt about it signs of spring are happening all around Deep Creek Lake. A flyer from the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center reminded me that it is indeed the season. 
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.
If you are not familiar with the Bear project going on at Deep Creek Lake Please read up about it HERE. As the leaves are changing color and Autumn Glory will soon be upon us, it is time for the bears to find winter arrangements. The whole project is to benefit Deep Creek Lake State Park and their efforts to build a canopy walk. You can check out the details of that HERE.
After being separated for over four months for the first time ever all of the bears will be on display at one location. November 5, 2011 at The WISP Resort will host the “Bearly A Gala”. A night of good food, music, social networking and fun. Opportunities will be had to bid on your favorite bear to showcase as your own. Additionally for the first time the secret 21st bear will be unveiled.
Tickets are $35 dollars in advance and can be purchased on the Deep Creek Discovery Center Website. To view the PDF flyer about the Dee Creek Lake Bear Gala Click
The Deep Creek Lake Bear Gala is just one more great event at Deep Creek Lake. Check back often for other exciting things to do at Deep Creek and in Garrett County.
Lifeguards and beach patrol from the shores of the Atlantic to the lakes of Garrett County converged on the beach at Deep Creek Lake State Park. The Deep Creek Lake event? To battle it out for honors of top lifeguard. If the elevation did not lend an advantage to the Deep Creek Lake team, cool temps and mountain showers combined with refreshing Deep Creek Lake water temperature did.
Other obligations prevented me from seeing who the ultimate winner was. Remember that Deep Creek Lake State Park has many things to do beside the great beach. Hiking trails, the Deep Creek Discovery Center, Camping, and Ranger Programs are just a few.
I admit that Deep Creek Lake is a resource full of many interesting, exciting and unique things to do. Every now and then there is an event that really catches my eye. This is one of them. Tuesday August 9, 2011 Life guards from all over the state of Maryland will gather at the Deep Creek Lake State Park at 1:00 pm.
It is in the waters of Deep Creek Lake that these guardians of our waterways will compete for top honors. The public is welcome to attend this free event. There will also be a visit from PFD Panda.
If you are unable to attend check back often to see the video.
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