Riding the GAP from the Deal Trailhead to Frostburg and ending in Cumberland was mostly, a great…read moreexperience. The views are spectacular, rolling hills and so many colors of green and blue were breathtaking. Mile 9 was NOT our favorite mile. There is trail maintenance happening and that's a GOOD thing, but...the gravel is thick in many areas so riding the bike was sketchy at best. Thankfully it wasn't much more than that mile. I loved the train track right next to the trail and my prayers were answered when, lo and behold, a train appeared! It was stopped so as to clear a fallen tree but once removed (minutes) they were on their way. The train was filled with people who were happy to see bikers on the trail as we were happy to see, and wave at them. Great trail.

The Owner Hutch, A.K.A. "Jesus" (its the hair) is an absolute hoot, and a great business owner. We…read morecalled from the road in Frostburg, worried we would waste much of our next planned cycling day on the GAP. He said come on over, stayed open past time on Thursday 2 SEP to help two random out of town bicyclists. He not only helped but let me in the sacred space in the shop and showed me how to deal with the wheel on my Cannondale Topstone...I was afraid of the disc brakes [had tube, levers and pump], but had not practised removing a wheel or bothered to watch a YouTube video. I had spent 32 glorious miles on the GAP with my wonderful spouse...last 2 walked in cleats! Painful lesson on preparing ahead of time...so embarressed and me a boy scout and Army Vet. Thank you Hutch for your service in our brother USAF! Blessings always. I am sure this would be our go-to place if we lived anywhere within an hour...would be totally worth the drive.

We came into the shop for a brake issue. Nate got to it and changed the pads quickly and got us…read moreback on the road. Great service very nice shop. They sell just about everything a geardo or souvenir shopper could want.

Rented bikes and then had their shuttle take us 25 miles up the GAP. A very enjoyable ride. Mostly…read moredownhill for 25 miles. Easy ride.

Friendly, honest, competent, actually likes the business and the bikers she serves. A compliment…read moreto Cumberland and the bikers from all locations.

Needed a tube on the trail and called and placed an order for pick up. Very helpful!read more

Five stars and I mean every one. Todd at Pedego Electric Bikes in Alexandria knows exactly how to…read moreshow people a good time. Cherry blossoms, tulip fields, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Washington Monument in the distance -- all from the seat of an e-bike that does half the work for you. One of us went down mid-ride, got back up laughing, and was ready to go again. No drama. Just good people having a great time. If you haven't done an e-bike tour through this area yet, Todd is your guy. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

My GF planned this bike trip for us from Old Town to Mt. Vernon. It's something we had talked about…read moresince the beginning of the year. I had been less than enthusiastic since our last tandem bike jaunt in DC left me ragged and looking forward to the end. We rented a tandem bike from a known rental in DC; the bike was rickety and took effort even on the completely flat route we were on. My GF found Pedego and opted for the tandem electric bike. This was a 180 degree experience from the other rental company jn DC. The owner was friendly, attentive, enthusiastic and really made us feel welcome. He knows his bikes gave us a quick run down that made us feel comfortable. The bikes are impeccabley maintained and he's thought of everything including helmets, storage pouch, bike lock, flat tire kit etc. He was even extremely well versed on the route to Mt. Vernon. Every pointer he gave us was spot on. We made it to Mt. Vernon and enjoyed food, history, and culture. The way back was fun since the bike did all the work, electric is the way to go for tandem bike long hauls. I plan on coming back to buy some accessories for my own fat tire e-bikes. This was a memorable experience that was easy and affordable.

Fabulous boat tour. Ray, our guide, knows everything about Deep Creek from geography to history to…read morerestaurants and more. He conveys it all with a sense of humor and personal stories. I recommend highly.

This was the 2nd year that our group of eight (8) took a tour of Deep Creek Lake in Maryland with…read moreHigh Mountain Sports. We scheduled the tour with Ray for one reason. Ray grew up on the lake and there isn't one thing that Ray doesn't know about the history of the lake and surrounding communities. The first year we went South on the lake, the larger wider portion of the lake, where most of the activities occur. This year we went to the North end and ventured to the Dam then back through the McHenry area. Ray didn't disappoint and provided us with a fantastic cruise. The mixture of Facts and Humor made for an enjoyable time. In previous years we rented pontoon boats and cruised for several hours, not knowing anything about the body of water we were cruising on. A boat tour from High Mountain Sports is absolutely the way to go. It is a great value!

I rented a recumbent bike from Confluence Cyclery and everything was fantastic. This was my first…read moretime on a recumbent and Scott prepared me well. I couldn't believe how well stocked the store was and how knowledgeable the staff was. Excellent!!

Very friendly and knowledgeable, great equipment.very friendly staff. We will definitely be back …read more We rented recumbent bikes due to my bad back, they ran like new.

We used Get Out & Play at the Bedford Springs Resort for archery and it was amazing! Really nice…read moreequipment, a very knowledgeable instructor and they were very generous with the time allotted for the activity! Highly recommend!!

Our organization, a law firm that runs annual seminars involving weekend trips to resorts, has been…read moreworking with Get Out & Play! Outfitters for over 7 years. We know that when working with Shelley and Tom, we will not have to worry about any of the details for the activities, and that there will always be a friendly and helpful staff member to meet all of our needs. Their customer service is outstanding, and the events that they plan and put on for our groups are always organized, safe and well-run, from white-water rafting to fishing to geocaching and bike rides. Our guests are from all over the world, and Shelley and Tom and their staff go out of their way to make sure that they are enjoying themselves and are safe in all activities. If you are planning activities for a large or small group, Get Out & Play! Outfitters will take all of the stress away!

My family and I planned a special trip out here to do the rail car. I bought my partner this…read moreexperience as his Christmas gift. Each year, I try to find something unique vs just a thing that he wouldn't use. It's an easy drive from DC, and the town of Frostburg is so adorable. We have two 5 year olds, and the staff was very friendly and explained how the tour would be structured. My kids just loved pushing the pedals and seeing the scenery pass by. For this first outing, I ended up booking one of the shorter tours, going with the Woodcock Hollow Express. It was the perfect option, especially with younger kids. It was entertaining enough, without them getting bored. It's one way, and man, our car went fast! I sat in the back, while my partner sat in the front of the car. It takes coordination on braking, which he clearly needed some work with! But we did manage to slow down before hitting the other guests riding in front of us. Once you reach the end of the track, the tour has a bus waiting, which will transport you back to the train station. The driver gave us some great tips and history as we rode the 15-20 minute ride back. Overall, a fantastic experience. I would totally do it again and try one of their other longer tours, especially as our kids get older.

We took a day trip to Frostburg specifically to do railbiking with Tracks and Yaks. I saw a video…read moreon social media and I was sold! We booked the Helmstetter Hotshot trip about a week in advance (when I checked the morning of our ride, it was sold out - so book early!). The price is per car (not per person), making it a reasonably priced excursion. We booked a two-person cart, which was $110 in total after fees (comes out to about $55 per person). There is also a four-seater which comes out to about $50 per person. We booked a 3pm ticket and were still en route to Frostburg around 2:50pm. Tracks and Yaks kindly called us to make sure we were still coming (we were about 2 minutes away). The follow-up is appreciated! We were glad to know that the rail bikes weren't leaving without us. Once we arrived, we had to scan a QR code to fill out a waiver. Their depot center has indoor restrooms and a small gift shop. We were given a quick safety briefing, were directed to our rail bike, buckled up, they oriented us to the brake system and had us do a quick practice run (they said no bumper cars) and we were off! Our car had a handbrake for each rider; another car had one handbrake lever for the entire car (that one went fast!). Our car also had little zipper pouches to secure small personal effects. There was also a crate attached to the back of the seat to store larger items at your own risk. I ended up putting my bag in the crate - I didn't find any crazy bumps along the way that put my bag in danger of flying out. You're required to stay seated and buckled for the whole trip. You also have to make sure your feet stay on the pedals or rest on the front or the car (if you can reach) - you don't want your feet dragging on the rocks or brush. The track is shady, so it did feel cool at times. We went on a perfect summer day, but I imagine it being a lot colder in the fall and winter (or when it's rainy... it is rain or shine). When the rail bikes pick up speed (12-15 mph), there is a strong breeze, so hold on to your hats! The car in front of us actually had one of their hats fly off and into the tracks. The staff was kind enough to pick it up off the tracks and returned it to the owner at the end of the trip (but returns are not guaranteed... this was a bright white hat lying in the middle of the tracks. Other personal items might not be so obvious). You're allowed to take pictures, but they warn you to have a death grip on your phone. The reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is because they said it was a guided rail bike tour, but there wasn't a whole lot of guiding. The guiding is more along the lines of directing traffic (we do go over a couple crossings, so the staff are positioned to make sure it's clear to proceed). There was only one pause at a scenic spot to briefly explain what we were looking at, to point out the small town and state border, and advertise other day trips offered by the company. The guide also explained the markers on the trail and mentioned the brush tunnel that we'd be going through. I would say the brush tunnel was the main event of the ride. The ride ended shortly after the tunnel, around a curve. At that point, we got off the rail bikes and climbed into the van waiting for us. The return shuttle was a missed opportunity to be a tour guide - our driver was soft spoken and only spoke when spoken to, and only to the riders closest to the front. I wouldn't describe the route as super scenic. I was expecting to see more mountain views, but it was mostly greenery. It was more of a ride through the woods. I imagine it being prettier in the fall to see the fall foliage. It was still a fun experience riding on the tracks and pedaling somewhat (it's mostly downhill, so you don't really need to pedal, only in a few flat areas). The Helmstetter Hotshot has approximately a two-hour duration. The two-hour duration includes the travel time from Cumberland back to Frostburg. Bikes started leaving the depot around 3:15pm and we arrived to the end of the track around 4:30pm. It was about a 15-20 minute drive back to the Frostburg train depot. We were finished and headed to dinner before 5pm, so the two-hour estimate was accurate. Staff were fun and friendly (don't forget to bring cash to tip at the end). They helped to snap a picture on our phone once we got situated and before we started rolling away. This isn't an experience to do every week, but it's fun enough to want to do more than once. This activity is recommended for all ages. I'm now obsessed with rail biking and want to do it everywhere and anywhere it's offered!

Skyline Caverns is basically located in Front Royal. You spend over an hour exploring the cave with…read moreinteresting formations. Our guide was spirited and did a nice job explaining the formations. It was interesting especially when you realize how long these formations have existed. Plan to bring a light jacket as it can be chilly.

This place is amazing. $75 for 2 adults and one kid. Takes about two hours to cruise through…read more They take credit cards and have a great gift shop. Bought some cool stuff. Your guides are fun - tip at end - don't be cheap. Definitely worth a visit - discovered in 1937 on purpose - as they were looking for a tourist destination.