Dear Friends, Another winter is in the books and Wisp Resort closed for the 2023-2024 ski season in early March. Lack of natural snow didn’t stop them and they were still able to have a great season. We’ve survived March’s fickle weather and I’m sure we can all say...

Dear Friends, March is here and that means SPRING! Our winter was up and down but Wisp had a great season and snow lovers had plenty of opportunities to enjoy the season. Now it’s time to think ahead to warmer temperatures and making time to enjoy the slower pace of...

Dear Friends, What a January! We had a lot of snow fall and Wisp is operating at full capacity for the first time in a few years. Skiers, snowboarders, and snowtubers are enjoying nature’s winter bounty. I, however, have been sticking close to home although I do...

Dear Friends, A new year is upon us and winter has arrived. Wisp was able to open mid-December and, as always, their crew is working hard to ensure safe and fun skiing and snowboarding to visitors and locals alike. We’ve included lots of fun features this month...

The holiday season is upon us! Shopping, concerts, and winter activities abound here on the mountain top. Our local small business owners offer a wide variety of gifts for everyone in the family, whether you are shopping at Deep Creek Lake, Grantsville, or in...

Dear Friends, The year is fading fast but November still brings plenty of activities for the family to enjoy. This month, we feature several in the pages of this magazine including one of the area’s favorite: The Garrett County Festival of Trees. This event has...

Dear Friends, October...my very favorite month of the year...in SPITE of it meaning yet another birthday. The foliage comes alive this month and my favorite thing to do is travel some of our backroads and just enjoy every breath-taking moment. Of course, we have to...

Dear Friends, Wow! That went fast! Seems like we were just gearing up for the summer season and now a hint of fall is in the air. I, for one, am loving the cooler nights and warm sunny days which gives us plenty of opportunities to enjoy all our area has to offer. I...

Dear Friends, What a wonderful summer it’s been so far...and there is still plenty of fun to be had. August is the start of Festival season and we have some great ones coming up including the popular Friendsville Days, scheduled for August 18 - 20. They have a full...

Dear Friends, The month of July is full of fairs, festivals, fireworks, and FUN! Take a look at our cover story on Page 6 where Collen DuBose takes a look at Camp Caring, and the upcoming Big Funky Blues Fest happening in August. Our Business Spotlights shine on two...

Dear Friends, Summer is here! Long days, warm nights, and tons of fun are to be had here on the mountaintop. While I appreciate every season, summer has so much to offer...there is just not enough time in the day to take it all in. As Deep Creek Lake celebrates her...

Dear Friends, Several days of warm weather have everything blooming and spring is definitely in the air. Because whitewater rafting is one of the highlights of spring for many area visitors and residents, we dedicate this issue to the wonderful river culture in...

Dear Friends, As I write this, we are welcoming the first day of spring. Although it is a frigid 18 degrees outside, the sun is moving further northward with its promise of longer days and warmer weather. If, like so many, spring cleaning is high on your priority list...

Dear Friends, I have to admit, March is not a favorite month on the mountaintop. What is unofficially known as “mud season” in Garrett County, it’s the nether time between Winter and Spring with gray skies and too little green. There are signs of coming warmth,...

Wintertime continues here on the mountaintop, with January bringing us a strange pattern of weather...ice, snow, spring-like temps, then ice and snow again. Kudos to the staff at Wisp Resort for doing their best to keep the ski area open and ready for business. They...

It’s 2023, a year that, for someone my age anyway, sounds straight out of a science fiction novel. January brings its own vibe and activities with it, especially if you enjoy the outdoors. Between our beautiful state parks and Wisp Resort, there are plenty of ways to...