About Garrett County, MD

On the waters edge of Deep Creek Lake you will find a refreshingly different lifestyle. Silver Tree Suites offers you an affordable and unique second home opportunity.

Property Highlights

• Low maintence living in a Condominium/Hotel
• Sits on the waters edge of Deep Creek Lake
• One year boat valet service being offered
• On site fitness center
• Fireplaces in units

• All the luxury of a hotel that YOU OWN including maid service
• All units professionally decorated
• On site restuarant with a unique menu and great food
• Well - designed units for today's lifestyle

Call today for more information: Starting at $149,500. Carol Wills, Railey Realty 301-387-2000

The Garrett County Fair is behind us, kids are back at school and what a beautiful Labor Day weekend we had at Deep Creek Lake. What amazes me is we are less than 4 weeks from our annual Autumn Glory Festival. I am always asked what my favorite time of the year is.....I have no real answer to that question, but fall can take your breath away. For details on this years festival please visit http://www.autumngloryfestival.com

A definite for this weekend at the lake is the Arts and Wine Festival held at the fairgrounds in McHenry. I along with my partners Bob Holcomb and Kathy Johnson will be pouring wine for the event. A great fund raiser for the American Red Cross. http://www.deepcreekwinefest.com I look forward to seeing you there.

Growing up in Garrett County, the most wonderful time of the summer was mid August and the Garrett County Fair. Bitter sweet in a lot of ways, it was also a sure sign that school was just around the corner. This year the Fair officially starts on Saturday, August 8^th, but Monday night August 10^th thru Saturday August 15^th is the real dates for the public.

#1 at the Fair is the "World Famous Rotary French Fries" A MUST!! The Deep Creek Lions Club does a wonderful chicken barbeque every night as well. Many local organizations have "fair booths" as food vendors - They will really appreciate your support.

I hope you have a chance to visit...it really hasn't changed much in all these years.

http://www.garrettcountyfair.org/Schedule%20of%20Events2.htm

A short history I pulled from the Fair web site:

History of the Garrett County Fair

2009 marks the 53rd consecutive year that the Garrett County Agriculture Fair has provided citizens of Garrett County an opportunity to showcase exhibits, and visitors to the Fair and Garrett County an opportunity experience a relaxed, entertaining and family oriented time together.

The very first Garrett County Fair was held in the Naylor Building in Oakland in 1917. The Fair remained in Oakland through 1931. In the mid 1950's citizens gathered to reorganize the fair. In 1957 the Fair was held on the Charles Bowman property in McHenry, and has remained there for 49 consecutive years. In 1983, the Fair's Board of Directors executed the purchase of the land from Mr. Bowman, and in 2004 added an additional 14 acres to the property. A volunteer Board of Directors comprised of county residents from diverse backgrounds governs the Fair.

Each year the fair draws over 30,000 visitors and displays the work of nearly 1000 exhibitors.

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1. How large is Deep Creek Lake?
Deep Creek Lake is Maryland's largest freshwater lake encompassing 3,900 acres with 65 miles of shoreline. Its average depth is 26.5 feet and 72 feet at its deepest.

2. What is Garrett County's elevation range?
Garrett County's average elevation is 2,300 feet above sea level. Its highest elevation, on Backbone Mt. (highest point in Maryland) is 3,360. Deep Creek Lake is around 2,455 above sea level.

3. What type of activities go on around the lake?
(Is there enough room here?). Boating, Swimming, Kayaking, Water-skiing, Alpine-skiing, Rock-climbing, Wake-boarding, Dog-sledding, Whitewater-rafting, Golf, Mountain Coaster, Hiking, Biking, X-country skiing, Snowmobiling, Fishing, Ice-skating, etc. Nearly every outdoor activity you can think of.

4. How much snow falls in the Deep Creek Lake area?
Average yearly snowfall---116" - more than Fairbanks, Alaska.

5. What is the average temperature at Deep Creek Lake?
It is consistently 10-15 degrees cooler here than in the Baltimore/Washington Metro area. The average temperature is around 68 degrees in the summer and around 30 degrees in the winter.

6. Does Garrett County have any state parks or forests?
Do we ever! We have 7 state forests and parks. Savage River State Forest is the largest in Maryland. This county has over 90,000 acres of publicly owned lands.

7. How far away is Deep Creek Lake?
Here are some distances from nearby metropolitan areas:
Baltimore-177 miles; Washington, DC.-161 miles; Pittsburgh-96 miles; Cleveland-255 miles; Philadelphia-282 miles; Richmond-224 miles; New York-355 miles.

8. What is Wisp Resort?
You haven't heard about it yet? Wisp Resort is the Mid-Atlantic's premier four-season resort. It is becoming known as "The Little Tahoe of the East." There are too many things happening at Wisp to list here: from a world-class whitewater course to the best snow-making capabilities in the world. Call for a complete update on Wisp Resort.

9. Are there any real estate investment opportunities at Deep Creek Lake?
You must be kidding??? This area is the most exciting area in the region to be looking at real estate. Where else are you going to find stunning scenery, a true four season resort area, a nearly 4000 acre lake at the bottom of an ever expanding ski resort all within 400 miles of 60% of the nation's population.

10. How soon can I get a break from my hectic life and come to Deep Creek Lake, MD?
That one's in your hands.

Submitted by Andrew Eiswert

The 88^th Annual Western Maryland Tennis Championship - Calling all tennis players. Thursday August 6 thru Sunday August 9^th at the red clay courts at Mountain Lake Park is the 88th Annual Western Maryland Tennis Championships. http://www.mlptc.org/

This tournament has been played every year at the clay courts, except two years during WWII. A great tournament for amateurs and experts alike. Tennis in the mountains during the summer is wonderful. If you are not a tennis player but would like to watch some great tennis, come and watch on Saturday and Sunday. This is the oldest sanctioned tournament in the state.

The Deep Creek Lake Summer Luau at the Honi-Honi Bar, Saturday July 25^th 1:00 pm. Enjoy the best of summer with a classic pig roast, drink specials, and a one-of-a-kind "Battle of the Bands" Competition from 12-6 pm featuring Boathouse and Time Flies. www.honi-honi.com, 301.387.9100.

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