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The
Nature Tourism Program in Garrett County, Maryland offers
an array of outdoor and indoor activities for every-one. But
there’s nothing like Fall in the mountains; it’s
refreshing, colorful and guaranteed to melt away stress and
revitalize you. Enjoy the fresh air, scent of pines, gurgling
of a brook or the song of the birds and honking of geese as
they prepare to fly South. Shown here are just a few of the
Nature Tourism opportunities.
For something out of the ordinary, take a scenic tour by plane
for a birds-eye view of Deep Creek Lake and surrounding area.
Glenn and Amy Shields of Deep Creek Aviation are a Nature
Tourism vendor and know the area well. The price is very reasonable
and the plane is new and comfortable. Glenn is an experienced
pilot and Captain in the Army National Guard. He goes out
of his way to make your small plane flying experience enjoyable
and safe.
Fishing
The great All-American sport anyone, any age, can do and enjoy.
At Fish-N-Tales Fishing Guide Service, another unique Nature
Tourism vendor, Ed Yetter, Scott Bowers and their professional
staff have the experience, knowledge and expertise to teach
you how to have a successful fishing experience. They provide
everything—boat, rods, artificial bait and instruction.
With their knowledge “wett’n a line” will be
a pleasant and memorable experience. As with all Nature Tourism
vendors, safety comes first.
Biking
Exercising and enjoying it; who could ask for more? Mountain
Biking doesn’t necessarily mean climbing over rock strewn,
rugged, hilly trails (but if that’s what you want, it
can be arranged). It’s also easy, smooth rides on good
equipment and in a beautiful environment. Josh Frick of Appalachian
Mtn. Tours supplies the bikes, safety gear and guide service
for any kind of ride you may like. Josh is also a Nature Tourism
vendor and takes special interest in seeing that you enjoy
your outing. Josh can arrange special tours for groups and
adventure camps.
Whitewater Fun For Everyone
Imagine spending a day in water so clear that you can see
the fish without traveling to the Caribbean. Such a place
exists in nearby Preston County, WV, bordering Garrett County,
Maryland, and is known as the Cheat Narrows.
At normal summer water levels the river is so clear you can
see trout and Small Mouth Bass swimming beneath your raft
as you gently float through a beautiful mountain valley. Perfect
jumping rock, swimming and a riverside lunch are standard
fare when you book a rafting trip on this scenic Class II
river. Mountain Streams and Trails specializes in gentle family
rafting trips on the Cheat Narrows. Fully guided rafting trips
are the norm, to ensure your safety and enjoyment.
For those who crave more excitement, a variety of trips are
offered in Western Maryland and West Virginia that are perfect
for beginners through advanced rafters.
For more information on the Nature Tourism Program please
contact:
Patricia Manown Mash
MD Dept. of Natural Resorces
Nature Tourism Coordinator
898 State Park Road
Swanton, MD 21561
Phone: 301-387-7314
Fax: 301-387-7316
pmanownmash@dnr.state.md.us
To reach the Nature Tourism vendors on the previous pages
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Flying
Deep Creek Aviation
Glenn and Amy Shields
Garrett County Airport
McHenry, MD 21541
301-387-4100
Fishing
Fish-N-Tales
Ed Yetter or Scott Bowers
April thru October
301-245-4377
cell - 301-331-5301
301-842-2761
Biking
Appalachian Mtn. Tours
Josh Frick
301-501-2789
301-387-4199
jsfrick@gcnetmail.net
Rafting
Mountain Streams and Trails
Chris Herring
800-723-8669
raft@mtstreams.com
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