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embraces modern course design in a setting whose charm has attracted golfers since 1980.
Thousand Acres Golf Club
(thousandacresgolf.com) is carefully constructed to protect and enhance
the natural environment. Players will
have stunning views of the Appalachian Mountains and Deep Creek Lake. Formerly a nine-hole course, Thousand Acres became an 18-hole, 7,200-yard championship course in 2023.
Oakland Golf Club (golfatoakland.com) spans 6,395 yards of scenic, rolling terrain and is home to the annual Western Maryland Amateur Tournament.
Other courses close to Garrett County include Rocky Gap Casino Resort (cnty. com/rocky-gap/golf) and Preston Country Club (prestoncountryclub.com).
If you’d rather golf on a smaller scale, Garrett County has several miniature golf courses with fun obstacles and designs. For more information, check out business. visitdeepcreek.com/list/category/mini- golf-96.
www.DeepCreekLakeStable.com
Horseback Riding Private Trail Rides Pony Trail Rides Winter Sleigh Rides
4151 Sand Flat Road | Oakland, MD 21550 301.387.6890
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PHOTO BY TIMOTHY JACOBSEN
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY JACOBSEN
20 The Deep Creek Experience
SUMMER
Deep Creek Lake is Maryland’s largest freshwater lake and offers a reprieve from the summer heat. Deep Creek Lake State Park has a sandy beach perfect for soaking up the sun, building sandcastles or playing volleyball, and kids can swim safely in the roped-off swimming areas. Picnic tables throughout the park are the perfect place for a family lunch.
Paddleboarders love the serenity of the flat-water lakes that adorn the Garrett County countryside. Some favorite spots are found at Herrington Manor State Park, New Germany State Park, Savage River Reservoir and Broadford Lake Park, which welcome non-gas-powered boats. Local outfitters 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) 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,
HORSEBACK RIDING AND OFF-ROAD ATV RENTALS
AT WESTERN TRAILS
Guided trail rides • Birthday parties Hand led pony rides • Hayrides with bonfire
Guided ATV Tours