Ridgeview Valley Blog

Beachin Weekend at Wisp Resort

If you are visiting Deep Creek Lake this is the weekend for the annual Cardboard Box Derby Race at Wisp Resort. Come out to enjoy the local creativity made from nothing but cardboard and tape.  The fun starts at 1:30 and the weather is supposed to be amazing!  For a complete schedule of the weekends events check out Wisp Resort. 

Deep Creek Lake Area Snow Melt

The sun is shining now and according to the Garrett College Weather Page the temps are a 54 beautiful degrees and the snow is melting gradually at this time.  They are however calling for rain this evening and thunder storms on Friday.  The state of Maryland has issued the following warning to beware of the ice on Deep Creek Lake.

   

According to the High Mountain Sports Buzz that I get in my email the Maryland Department of the Environment has given Brookfield Energy permission to lower the level of the lake below the lower rule band on Deep Creek Lake.  The lower rule band for the end of March is generally 2,458' and as of yesterday the level of the lake is 2,451'.  This means the water is well below the ice which is becoming very slushy from the high temps and is not supported by the water making for very dangerous conditions.  Hopefully we will not get the amount of rain they are calling for and the snow will continue to melt slowly instead of causing flooding conditions.  All I really know is that I saw daffodils this morning beside of Pete's driveway, the birds are chirping and the sun is shining and it feels like spring is on its way.  I hope so!

The Never Ending Snow Topic at Deep Creek Lake

With over 265 inches of snow so far this year is definitely one for the record books. Check out this link, Garrett County was actually recognized for once for all of the white stuff.  WJLA, an ABC affiliate station out of Washington DC reported on the snow fall amounts in Garrett County.  Thanks for the recognition!  Check back later I will post some pictures from within Ridgeview Valley.  The snow drifts from over the weekend were huge!

Neptune's Garden

A friend and co-worker at Coldwell Banker Deep Creek Realty, Jeremy Gosnell, has recently published his first novel titled Neptune's Garden. I am anxiously waiting to be able to read it.  The story is about an underwater explorer who lost his wife in a plane crash.  I'm not telling you anymore than that, you should go buy the book.  Congrats, Jeremy on being published!