by DCL Vacay on April 16, 2011
If you have never been to Deep Creek Lake, one of the first things you are probably thinking about is how to familiarize yourself with the lake.
5. Railey provides a good map if you are looking for a rental from them. Downside is that the icons are huge and sort of overtake the map.
4. Here is one without rentals on it, looks a little old school…but at least it shows the span of the lake and major attractions like Wisp and the State Park. It also has the major roads.
3. Deep Creek Marina uses a Google mashup map with several local businesses on it.
2. Taylor Made is another rental company in the Deep Creek Area, and their map is a rental/hybrid view using Google Maps. You can change the view to map from hybrid, but there are still rental icons that cannot be removed which clutter it up.
1. Google Maps is the winner. This one has no icons on it, and you can clearly see the lake and roads. Hit “larger map”, and try zooming into street view (keep zooming in, and it automatically brings you to street view. You can explore roads at the street level, and change the views. You can even select Google Earth after downloading the plugin, and check out the photos option.
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by DCL Vacay on December 20, 2009
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.
