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Latest Featured Stories

Lakefront Book Club

Lakefront Book Club

Hello friends. I’ve been away, but I return with some new books for you to read. Recently, during my hiatus I opened Snapchat (The Social Media Platform the kids are using), and this public post by a friend jumped out at me: “I’m looking for people to participate in a...

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At the End of the Lane: Discovering Blackthorne Cellars

At the End of the Lane: Discovering Blackthorne Cellars

Some places reveal themselves slowly. Driving along the roads surrounding Deep Creek Lake, it would be easy to miss the gravel lane off of Sand Flat Road leading to Blackthorne Cellars. There are no grand entrances or dramatic announcements. Instead, visitors find...

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Sailing Deep Creek Lake

Sailing Deep Creek Lake

One of my favorite parts of what I do is that I still get surprised. You’d think after writing about and photographing Deep Creek Lake for years, I’d have experienced just about everything. But, apparently not. When Cheryl invited me to join her for an afternoon sail...

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