WESTERN MARYLAND Wisp Resort, McHenry musicians gather with their banjos, steel guitars and fiddles and play their hearts out for three days at DelFest in the Allegany County Fairgrounds. Some say it’s the best bluegrass festival in the world, and who are we to argue? If you want to try some picking yourself, The Travelin’ McCourys offer a three-day music academy before the festival. Spotlight The Deep Creek Experience View Autumn in All Its Glory MSN rated Autumn Glory the “#1 Fall Festival in the World.” It’s easy to see why, with spectacular colors, a pumpkin festival and the state fiddlers competition. A Slice of Country Life Country Fest & Auction in McHenry brings you back to life’s simple pleasures. From handmade quilts, crafts and demos to antique auctions and barbecue, this fun display of rural living charms all walks of life. Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County Most Marylanders know the state’s largest freshwater lake as a great summer getaway. But Deep Creek Lake, built a century ago and now managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, is a year-round destination. Gorgeous in the fall, the area hosts 65 miles of shoreline for viewing the ambers and yellows reflected in the waters. Winter welcomes skiing at nearby resorts and roaring fires in one of the many vacation rentals. Summer is the season for free outdoor concerts in addition to swimming and boating. And in spring, the golf courses beckon guests to tee off at Thousand Acres and Wisp Resort. DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 61
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