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Three Ways To Improve Your Deep Creek Vacation

by DCL Vacay on December 20, 2009

Deep Creek Lake Sign

Deep Creek Lake Sign

1) Get a boat and have some fun.  If you’re new to our site, you’ll see we have quite a thing for our friends over at Deep Creek Marina.  Not only do they offer great boats, but they’ll supply you with the water vehicle sure to keep all of the kids busy while you relax on the dock.  Got a boat?  Did you get it from Deep Creek Marina?  Good.

2) Explore the area. When you go on vacation, nothing says ‘relax’ like lounging on Deep Creek Lake. But what some people forget is while the lake may be the main point of attraction, the surrounding area has lots to offer. With a little planning and gusto to explore the surrounding Deep Creek area, you’ll notice places such as Swallow Falls and many of the hiking, camping, kyaking, fishing and golfing opportunities in the nearby surrounding areas of the lake.

3) Eat well. What many people don’t realize is that our daily lives revolve around food. In the busy rush of our usual routines, we never have the time to plan out a special meal or something out of the ordinary. One thing you don’t want to worry about is finding a decent enough grocery store. Deep Creek Lake’s own, Foodland, is a great option and has anything you would find back home. If you feel like dining out, the Pine Lodge Steakhouse is a great option serving a variety of meats including elk! If you’re looking for pizza, our tenured taste buds would never shun Brenda’ for a great Italian meal.

So remember, when on vacation, have fun in the water, roam the mountainside, eat well and enjoy every moment to the fullest.

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Deep Creek Lake Mountain Coaster Video

by DCL Vacay on October 10, 2009

I hope you enjoy this one. I know it might seem a little expensive to ride the Deep Creek Lake Mountain Coaster, it is well worth it. I have not been on anything else like it.

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Stay Cool: Ice Cream At Deep Creek Lake!

August 26, 2009
Lakeside Creamery

Given the hot weather that swept Pennsylvania in the past few weeks, Its no wonder we’re writing about ice cream Besides traditionals such as iced lemonade or a dip in the lake, what else in the Deep Creek Lake area could satisfy both your craving for cool and your never-ending search for that sweet goodness [...]

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5 Reasons To Visits the Deep Creek Beach

July 21, 2009
Deep Creek Beach

While travelling in Western Maryland, you may find yourself a bit homesick from the beach.  But alas, most Western Maryland inhabitants do not long for such a thing when you have the best lake in Maryland at your fingertips!  When you’re not looking to test your sea legs on a boat while drifting aimlessly on [...]

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Pine Lodge Steakhouse in Deep Creek….yum!

April 22, 2009
Pine Lodge Steakhouse

The Pine Lodge Steakhouse, located in the heart of Deep Creek, has been offering fine dining to both visitors and residents since 2002. In fact, one could argue that it has cornered the market in Deep Creek fine dining!

My wife and I, along with her sister and her husband enjoyed a very nice dinner there [...]

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Skiing, Snowboarding and Tubing At Deep Creek Lake

January 21, 2009
Wisp Mountain Snow

(The slopes of Deep Creek Lake’s Wisp Mountain snow blowers release snow down their paths – Photo Courtesy of Deep Creek Ski)
During the summer, Deep Creek Lake has much to boast, given the large lake with lots of water to move around in, whether you’re in a boat or on a jet ski. When the [...]

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Deep Creek Lake State Park

November 16, 2008
Deep Creek Lake State Park

Deep Creek Lake State Park’s most attributable feature is most likely the beach seen on the coast of the lake which features a pleasant beach atmosphere, picnic tables with grills and restroom accomodations.  But the park has much more to offer than what is seen.  With camping accomodations, a Discovery Center (open 10 A.M to [...]

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Get Your Drink On at The Honi-Honi Bar!

November 11, 2008
Honi Honi Bar

The Honi-Honi Bar, or “The Honi” if you are a regular is a must see.  The coolest part is that you can boat right up to the dock and park for a few cocktails!
The Honi is located on the southwest part of the fattest part of the lake, right off of Rt 219/Garrett Highway – [...]

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Hit The Slopes, On The Deep Creek Lake Mountain Roller Coaster!

October 12, 2008
Deep Creek Lake Mountain Roller Coaster

The Wisp Resort Mountain Coaster is a very cool “roller coaster”!!
You can find Wisp Resort and the Mountain Coaster at 296 Marsh Hill Road McHenry, MD 21541.
Either 1 or 2 can be seated in 1 coaster.  After being pulled to the top of the mountain, you have control over the speed on the way down with [...]

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Renting “The Boats” for Deep Creek Lake

October 9, 2008
Deep Creek Lake Boat Rentals

What kind of a trip to a lake doesn’t involve boating?  Deep Creek Lake has 69 miles of shore to explore!
We had pre-planned our boat rentals and used 2 different companies in the area, as we rented 2 different boats during the week.   We rented from Bill’s Marine and Deep Creek Marina.  It is of course well [...]

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