WESTERN MARYLAND products fl oated down the C&O Canal to be sold at market. Today, you can discover the beauty of the Canal as you hike, bike or take a mule ride along its banks on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail. #MDinFocus Share your Western Maryland photos to #MDinFocus to be considered for next year’s visitors guide. Dive in at Deep Creek Lake Whether it’s snow sports in the winter or watersports in the warmer months, Deep Creek Lake offers more than enough activities to keep the entire family entertained throughout the year. Accommodations range from the newly renovated Lodge at Wisp to condominium and home rentals when you want to settle in and stay a while. Deep Creek Lake Enjoy the Thriving Arts Scene Journey Miles of History and Adventure on the C&O Canal For nearly 100 years, coal, lumber and agricultural Experience the vibrant cultural scene throughout Western Maryland. Take in a show at the Cumberland Theatre, the region’s popular professional theater, or attend a hands-on workshop or private lesson at Graphicus Atelier, #annapolisrock @heather.sees.the.world 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing in the combat that led to Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Stand in the footsteps of history on this sacred ground. #westernmaryland @karenmorganphotography PHOTO: JAY FLEMING #westernmarylandscenicrailroad @erocrunfaster C&O Canal Towpath DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 45