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Latest Featured Stories

Cuppa Joe?

Cuppa Joe?

Who is this Joe, and what’s he hiding in a cup? When and where did this start? So many questions, so little time, and lots of conjecture. Legends. It’s believed that wild coffee plants originated in Ethiopia, but the brew itself came from Yemen, where the beans were...

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The Railroad’s Essential Role

The Railroad’s Essential Role

The area of Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County would not be what it is today without the Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) railroad. The B&O line that ran through Oakland was a pivotal factor in opening the area to tourism, and John Work Garrett, for whom the county...

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New Trails at Margraff Plantation

New Trails at Margraff Plantation

Laced into a 2800-foot ridge overlooking the town of Accident are six miles of carefully crafted mountain bike trails offering riders whatever they may be seeking in a trail, whether an adventurous challenge or a place to learn new skills. The Margraff Plantation...

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