Deep creek is my favorite lake, we spent a good time here for the 4th. The lake was clean and the…read morepeople watching was top tier. We will definitely be back while we live in Maryland.

Still a great campsite and State Park experience at Deep Creek. We were here this time in June, but…read moreit's been a long mild spring this year, so it's been cool and wet. There were clouds sitting on the lake for the few days we were here, very misty and Will-O-the-Wisp magical. We ended up traveling to some breweries, Swallow Falls (massive rapids with all the rain), did some local shopping and caught a movie. The camp sites weren't crowded at all and we had no problem making last minute reservations for a Sunday and Monday night.

It was a rather rainy day on our vacation and I had seen a sign for the Discovery center so we…read moredecided to check it out. We have 6 children with us from 2-10 years old and they all had a good time. There was a lot of different things to check out. I especially liked the microscope and the slides you could choose from and also the different stages of a frog and turtle growing. My kids had a good time just looking at all the animals (real and stuffed). My boys love turtles so that was fun! We also walked over to their aviary area and that was also a good time. There were more things to do there that we would like to come back when it isn't raining. Also, it's free! Yes they have boxes out for donations but it's not an individual fee for everyone which is always a bonus with the kids. I highly recommend stopping here if you are looking for something different to do.

We visited the discovery center today because we thought it would be a good rainy day activity. To…read moreour surprise it was really awesome and free! There were some live animals on their first floor including snakes, salamanders and turtles. Their basement level had kids activities to play with including puzzles, furs to touch, fossils to look at and place in sand. On the other end they have a small aviary with about 6 birds to look at. That part is outside. It also looked like their was a playground, so should it not be raining it would be great to go to. Definitely recommend for little ones to visit if you are passing through.

The views were breathtaking. Not handicapped accessible though. If you have trouble walking or…read morecan't walk it's not a place for you which is extremely unfortunate because the waterfall I was able to walk to was beautiful.

This stop was our two-day "play and reset" window between Acadia NP and New River Gorge NP -- a…read morequiet breather in the beautiful WV mountains. We stayed at the lodge and had breakfast there both mornings, mostly because options nearby are... well, nonexistent. Luckily the buffet was generous, the food was decent enough to fuel the day, and the views helped everything go down a little easier. Service, however, could definitely benefit from a hospitality tune-up -- a smile and a bit of warmth go a long way before coffee! That said, the park itself is lovely. We enjoyed peaceful trails surrounded by lush forest, and the falls are truly worth the trip -- dramatic and grounding. I got in a few good hikes, while my husband happily took in the waterfall views from the accessible paths, which are thoughtfully laid out and easy to navigate. In short: Beautiful park Scenic lodge views Buffet that gets the job done Service that could caffeinate their cheerfulness Perfect little nature pause before hitting our next national park.

Playground, splash pad, and cure of the river. A great time for the kids. There are picnic tables…read morefor the adults and the stage is near by where they host bands and concerts.

Great view of the Mon River with boat ramps and a kayak launch. The park hosts free concerts all…read moresummer with great area talent. They also have a farmers market with plenty of parking. The splash pad is very nice.

Nice paths, old-growth trees, waterfalls, slow waters, wild birds, dragonflies!…read more Swallow Falls State Park near Deep Creek Lake, MD, is a nice park with well-marked paths and plenty of parking. We hiked half-a-day (Jun 2026) from the parking lot to scenic waterfalls in forests where Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone camped-in 1921. We saw some of the 37-acres of 360-year-old eastern hemlock and white pine trees, the largest of the few areas in Maryland that have never been logged, bypassed during the eastern-US logging boom of the the late 1800s and early 1900s. They tended to look a little scraggly around the base, i suppose from living an un-trimmed life in the un-tamed weather and climate. We were thrilled to read that, on June 16, 2026, the removal of old-growth forests that were threatened by bridge construction on Swallow Falls Road was blocked by the courts. Thank-you to the folks of Garrett County and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance!!! We love these old trees :-) We heard twittering birds, possibly blackburnian warblers, chickadees, nuthatches, and kinglets. We followed a rising rumbling sound, and found ourselves at a tall waterfall that roars and mists. We were careful to avoid rushing waters, and found that wading and crossing were pleasantly refreshing and not too slippery. We saw kayakers, and one paused to explain they liked these calmer waters for beginners and for staying in condition in less challenging settings. We loved the gold and black "black-shouldered spinylegs" dragonflies, we and may have glimpsed a rare all-black "sable clubtail" dragonfly, who flitted about but didnt wait for a photo or an entomology app. Let's say we saw one :-). It was a lovely cooler half-day deep in nature in a not-too-challenging environment in rare-these-days old-growth forests.

What a wonderful afternoon out in nature! The falls were beautiful and the hike was pretty easy. We…read morewere visiting some friends up in deep creek and we decided to take it outside and enjoy this beautiful day. So glad we did, it was one of the first "nice" days of spring when we attended. It was pretty crowded, but we still had no issues parking and even enjoyed the scenic drive to the park.

Yesterday after Joshua and I had a great lunch, we decided to check out the Edith B. Barill…read moreRiverfront Park & Trail in Star City area of Morgantown. The park is free to enjoy. There is plenty of parking. Some decking style docks along river to stroll, a gazebo, a few shelters & picnic tables (no grills) there is a very nice bathroom facility near the oversized Children's fabulous playground with swings. Plenty of signage depicting the history with photos along with name plaques for the trees. Some beautiful wildflowers and wildlife including plenty of ducks with babies. Definitely a great little place to enjoy some fresh air. There is also a shaved ice truck and you can rent paddle bikes for the river. Several nice memorials including one of President JFK

Dilapidated and dangerous playground facilities. This playground needs to be torn down. The…read morebathrooms along the rail trail are nice.

Great, public park with four swings, two slides, rock-climbing wall, and pretty landscaping. The…read morechurch next door is pretty, too.

This is a really nice park in the uptown area of Somerset. It has a nice playground for the kids,…read morepicnic table area and there is a pavilion if you want to stay out of the sun. Also a nice grassy area for the kids to play and run around. Plenty of parking and it is off the main traffic by one street so it's quiet for the most part. It is a really nice place to stop if you are on the road traveling through and want to slow down for an hour and enjoy the beauty of the country park within the town.

Located near the famous Swallow Falls, Herrington Manor is a state park in Maryland and a popular…read morehiking spot for people from Deep Creek Lake. We've never been here in other seasons; we came out on a windy, snowy and cold January weekend in 2024 to cross-country ski! The good: friendly staff (who was new and not knowledgeable though); they rent ski equipment in the lake house (we didn't go down there as we have our own skis); free. They do have some trails groomed, nice and well done given that they don't seem to be well staffed. They even offer cabins for people to stay in. The bad: Not as scenic and well organized as cross-country skiing at the New Germany State Park (about 30 minutes from here). We tried both places and prefer skiing at New Germany. Trails are not maintained at Herrington Manor so it's a bit tough to try to ski (so many branches, etc). Trails aren't well marked either, and that map is quite useless. So it took us quite a bit of time to figure everything out and trying GPS on our phone.

This is a neat park and little beach to go swimming if you're in Garrett County. Parking is…read moreavailable, the lake water is good, there are picnic tables, changing facility, and even a little shade. Although I'd probably not go there if it was a busy holiday weekend and packed crowded, any other time is great. I've never rented one of the cabins, but I've heard people seem to enjoy them.

Fair pricing, variety of snacks although food for animals were a bit pricey. Enclosures could be a…read morebit more stimulating!

Absolutely I recommend this zoo!! I visit a lot of zoos, this one is the best smallest zoo I've…read moreever been to. If you're expecting it to be a little zoo with small wire caged animals, you'd be wrong! This zoo is clean. You can pay a very small amount to get a decent amount of food to feed a lot of animals, including giraffes, monkeys, camels, bears, and the usual goats. There is an overlook with a gorgeous mountainous view with a small herd of bison. This small zoo packs a big punch! They even have mandrills!! And a black leopard!! As a photographer, I was glad to see glass areas on some animals to great photos! If you're on the fence about stopping here, get off and go. You won't regret it!!