All indications that fall is sneaking up on us. Autumn marks the transition from summer into winter and begs for last minute outdoor activities before the cold, dark days of winter are upon us.

If you have young, school age children, chances are you will need to collect some autumn leaves for art projects and science lessons. So why not get a head start and make your child look like an over-achiever (even if they’re not) and get out and explore where the best species and colors are found?

Garrett County’s Autumn Glory Festival would be the perfect place to gain inspiration with their fine arts exhibits and craft shows.

 Plus, it’s a great time to relish the recreational activities and get outdoors!

You can spend plenty of time indoors sorting your finds and counting all the money you saved with Deep Creek specials after you’ve worn yourself out with biking, hiking, golf and a plethora of family activities.

So, RUN don’t walk!

Fall colors!

Fun activities!

Affordable, comfortable vacation homes!

Plan your arrival before the cold winds of winter begin to blow.

Do the people in your party have such diverse taste in what they do to have fun, that it’s hard to please everyone all the time? 

If you answered yes to either question, then you might want to start your vacation planning with  Deep Creek Lake rentals and prepare for a delightful Maryland vacation experience full of giggles and stories to share that is sure to please everyone in your family or group.

Deep Creek Lake in Maryland seems to have every kind of vacation activity you could imagine no matter what time of year! 

Adventure and outdoor enthusiasts can select from activities that exhilarate the senses such as water or snow skiing, wakeboarding and river rafting or experience the mountain coaster all year round. 

If your senses are looking for a calmer, more tranquil feel, then visitors can choose to enjoy the peacefulness of snow-shoeing or cross country skiing, fly fishing or simply bobbing or floating on the lake.

 Festivals more your thing?  Then , don’t miss out on the Art & Wine and Highland Festivals.  Visitors of all ages will find events to delight by visiting the local chamber for their calendar of events.

 I can’t imagine a family or group that wouldn’t be able to find something to interest everyone in and around the Deep Creek Lake area.  What’s even better is the close proximity to Baltimore, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.  With the hassles of flying, how nice is it that so many people can visit by driving from nearby? 

Moving to Colorado after living in the Midwest farmland for many years has made me realize that you can have a vacation nearly every weekend when places are within easy driving distance.  It seems like the same would be true for people in and around the Deep Creek Lake area.  Iowa Farmlands?  Not so much.  I used to have to drive at least 40, if not 90 miles, just to reach the nearest interstate that would then take me another sizeable distance to some place you actually wanted to visit! 

 So, whether you travelling from near or far, your group is large or small, you’re looking for exhilaration or tranquility, a vacation in and around the Deep Creek Lake area of Maryland seems like a sure bet.  It’s certainly going to be on my ‘list of places to see.’

Maryland’s Eastern Shore is far removed from the urban corridor of the Mid Atlantic coast. Its Southern roots run very deep. This was one of the areas first colonized by the British and its people embraced the bucolic plantation culture that thrived prior to the Civil War.

Those who remain there live close to nature and move at a slower pace. Much of the work, culture and recreation revolves around the dominating body of water we call the Chesapeake Bay. Here a just a few of the interesting places to consider for a Chesapeake Bay vacation:

St Michaels calls itself the Heart and Soul of the Chesapeake Bay and few would argue it. It’s surrounded by water and sits about half way down the long arm of water. Enjoy an enthralling living history lesson in a picturesque storybook town that offers plenty of shopping, dining and activities for all.

Tilghman Island, the Pearl of the Cheasapeake is all about the water and the people who make their living from it. Rent a dory, go crabbing, fish with the locals on a charter boat, take a sunset sail on an authentic skipjack, visit the Waterman’s Museum and eat oysters fresh out of the Bay.

Easton Maryland is the arts and cultural center of the Eastern Shore with more history than anyone can absorb in one weekend. There are fairs, festivals, concerts, exhibits, openings, receptions, plays and other special events going on year round. There’s also antique shopping galore and fresh seafood wherever you turn.

You can easily see all three of these interesting and attractive towns in just one long weekend on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. What are you waiting for?

There’s a free printable online brochure for each route. They are organized by region, making it easy to find the roads suitable for your journey. Expect photos, maps and detailed information, including how you can enjoy these scenic roads as alternatives to busy highways. You’ll get plenty of unexpected ideas on how to keep your road trip educational, interesting and fun.

Many of the car tours have historic significance – everything from prehistoric Indian trails through Civil War times. Others take you through areas of natural wonder and scenic beauty, such as Deep Creek Lake in the western part of the state. Don’t drive through Maryland without taking advantage of this great resource.