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OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES //
whitewater thrill-seekers. Guides and outfitters, such as Wilderness Voyageurs (wilderness- voyageurs.com) and Precision Rafting (precisionrafting.com), are available to help you 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 information and guidelines on the Savage River, visit dnr.maryland. gov/forests/pages/publiclands/ western_savageriverforest.aspx.
Whitewater rafting can be enjoyed by beginners, families and paddling enthusiasts atop Wisp Resort. The course is a
1,700-foot-long mountaintop configuration made of concrete and natural rock that 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 800.462.9477 or visit wispresort. com.
For those who love fishing, Garrett County is a year-round destination for anglers from all over the country. For information on fishing regulations, check out dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/ pages/regulations/index.
aspx. Licenses are required for individuals 16 and older.
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY JACOBSEN
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY JACOBSEN
PHOTO BY CREDE CALHOUN – VISION QUEST STUDIOS
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