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from novice to Olympic-caliber athletes. Rafting trips are also available, complete with a convenient conveyor to pull your raft back up to the starting spot. For availability, call Wisp Resort at 800.462.9477 or visit wispresort.com.
For those who love fishing, Garrett County is a year-round destination for anglers from all over the country. Deep Creek Lake teems with walleye, yellow perch, bass, trout
and northern pike, and the Youghiogheny, Casselman, Potomac and Savage Rivers are ideal for fly-fishing.
For information on fishing regulations, check out dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/ pages/regulations/index.aspx. Licenses are required for individuals 16 and older.
FALL
Nearly 60,000 visitors descend on Garrett County each October for the five-day Autumn Glory Festival (visitdeepcreek. com/autumnglory). Annual highlights include the Grand Feature Parade, craft shows, the official Maryland state banjo, mandolin & fiddle championships, and more.
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY JACOBSEN
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