Ridgeview Valley Blog

Beautiful Garrett County Photos

My friend Larry planted this beautiful field of sunflowers this summer, because his daughter was going to get married in the fall.  The field was absolutely gorgeous and photos are popping up everywhere.  I think this is probably one of the pretties I have seen of the field.  Follow this link to This Too Shall Pass to view the picture.  Thank you to that author for their fantastic talents and for capturing a little part of Garrett County, Maryland.

A Little Off Course Or Just Visiting Deep Creek Lake

Pete shared with me the spectacular show that he saw over this week.  He got some great photos of 30 Trumpeter Swans that landed on Deep Creek Lake in front of his house.  A very rare occurance if maybe not the first.  These migratory birds are the largest birds found in North America according to Wikepedia and are found mostly in northwestern and central North America.  The biggest population being in Alaska.  They are really off course hanging out on the east coast.  I thought I would share, enjoy!

 
 

November Already?!

It's November already and I already have that Holiday spirit.  Well that's because I was thinking of 2 very wonderful events that are in November.  The first is the Mountain Reflections, a holiday light tour at Rocky Gap State Park.  A great place to check out on your way to Deep Creek Lake.  This holiday light tour is comprised of 60 different light displays scattered throughout the park and guided by the radio.  You are greeted at the toll booth and then directed to tune in your radio and let the tour begin.  Cost is $7.00 per car, $15.00 per passenger bus and $50 per tour bus.  Proceeds benefit the Western Maryland Chapter of the Red Cross.  This holiday light tour begins Nov 20 and runs through the new year.

The second event that I am very excited about is the 2nd annual Festival of Trees.  Yes, I am doing another gingerbread house, stay tuned as progress begins.  So far I have 3/4 of my template complete.  This wonderful event is held in Oakland at the Armory and benefits the Dove Center.  Exhibitors donate decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces, gingerbread houses & cakes to be auctioned, there is a fashion show, bingo, crafting and lots of fun.  This event begins Wednesday, November 25 with the Preview Party & Auction and runs through Saturday, November 28.

Now all we need is some snow and I will really be ready for the holidays.