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An autumn afternoon on Deep Creek Lake.
One of the little signs that fall has settled in at Deep Creek is seeing the docks come out. The lake gets quieter, and a last boat ride can be one of the loveliest of the season.
It’s also the …
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An autumn afternoon on Deep Creek Lake.
One of the little signs that fall has settled in at Deep Creek is seeing the docks come out. The lake gets quieter, and a last boat ride can be one of the loveliest of the season.
It’s also the …
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The Friends Store in Sang Run, pictured during a past fall season.
Autumn Glory weekend brings so much energy to Garrett County. Then the roads settle, and there’s room to enjoy fall at a slower pace.
For a change of scenery near Deep Creek Lake, I’d head …
View MoreThe Deep Creek Journal / October 2026

A little time by the lake, an afternoon in Oakland, and a reason to take the scenic route home. Autumn Glory brings all of that together.
This year’s festival runs October 7–11, with five days of fall traditions …

Fall doesn’t arrive all at once here. Right now, the hills around Deep Creek Lake are still mostly green, with little hints of color starting to show. It’s a nice time to get outside before the busy October weekends begin.
Take a walk at Deep Creek Lake State …
View MoreA NOTE FROM JESSIE
Deep Creek Lake is a place people return to, sometimes for a weekend and sometimes for a lifetime.
Growing up in Garrett County gave me a lasting connection to the water, the mountain, and the communities in between. Today, helping people find their …