Page 22 - Garrett County 2023/2024 Visitors Guide

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY JACOBSEN
CAUTION
Changing conditions around hydropower facilities
In areas proximate to hydropower facilities, water on the surface freezes to ice; however, underneath it, the water is always moving, one area to another.
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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 1.877.300.2724 or visit wispresort. com/whitewater-rafting-and-kayaking.
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.
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) 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.
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE FISHING, GARRETT COUNTY IS A YEAR- ROUND DESTINATION FOR ANGLERS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
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