A natural kind of charm in Oakland, Md. – Maryland Mountain Dreams

In the heart of the Allegheny Mountains of westernmost Maryland, near where its borders meet those of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the anglers, hikers and boaters have departed, giving way to the skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers. The mountains, lakes and wilderness areas of Garrett County await them, with opportunities to indulge in its laid-back [...]

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Time To Plan A Bike Ride? How About A Spring Hike? – Maryland Mountain Dreams

While the weather outside right now may not be conducive of going off on a bike tour, right about now may be a good time to start planning for the spring and summer.

A good place to start (or end) could be the town of Cumberland, Maryland where two hike and bike trails come [...]

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Maple Syrup Isn’t Always From New England… – Maryland Mountain Dreams

As maple syrup season nears, producers in Garrett County are readying their tapping equipment for harvesting time, which runs from the end of this month through April. The sap starts to flow during the spring thaw, when the combination of mineral-rich soil and temperate weather yields exceptionally rich and sweet syrup.[1]

After an exceptional [...]

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New Study Highlights Challenges Facing the Appalachian National Scenic Trail • Appalachian Mountain Dreams – Maryland Mountain Dreams

Washington, D.C.—According to a new assessment released today by the National Parks Conservation Association NPCA and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ATC, one of the most beloved recreational footpaths in the United States, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, faces many challenges that put the experience of visitors and trail resources at risk. Adjacent land development [...]

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Coal – The Forgotten Neighbor – Maryland Mountain Dreams

In the News

It’s a problem that haunts almost every mountainous area on the globe. Mines from the past that just don’t go away…Not even when the mine operators do.

Frostburg — FROSTBURG — The Maryland Bureau of Mines is still cleaning up mines in Allegany and Garrett counties that operators walked away from [...]

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