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rent equipment and offer eco-tours around Savage River Reservoir.
Whitewater rafting and
kayaking are a great way to truly experience the outdoors. Both
the Youghiogheny and Savage Rivers are prime destinations for whitewater thrill-seekers. Guides and outfitters, such as Wilderness Voyageurs (wilderness-voyageurs. com), are available to help you
information and guidelines on the Savage River, visit dnr.maryland. gov/forests/pages/publiclands/ western_savageriverforest.aspx.
Adventure Sports
Center International (adventuresportscenter.com), the world’s only mountaintop re-circulating whitewater course, features a 1,700-foot-long mountaintop configuration made of concrete and natural rock. The course drops 24 feet! The waves and hydraulics can be adjusted for all skill levels, from novice to Olympic-caliber athletes. Rafting trips are also available, complete with a convenient conveyor to pull your raft back up to the starting spot. For availability, call Wisp Resort at 1.877.300.2724.
For those who love fishing, Garrett County is a year-round destination for anglers from all over the country. Deep Creek Lake teems with walleye, yellow perch, bass, trout and northern pike, and the Youghiogheny, Casselman, Potomac and Savage Rivers are ideal for fly-fishing.
For information on fishing regulations, check out dnr. maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/ regulations/index.aspx. Licenses are required for individuals 16 and older.
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arrange an outing. If you have your own equipment, be sure to note the difficulty of all river sections before hitting the water. For more information on the Youghiogheny River, visit dnr.maryland.gov/ publiclands/pages/western/ youghiogheny.aspx. For more
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