The big headline for real estate in 2025 is the first drop in average sales price for lake-area properties in 10 years. Relatively flat market compared to 2024 See the full report below!
Author Archives: Narrows Hill
Energy Resources of Garrett County
A history of (almost) all-of-the-above Download the presentation Watch on Youtube
Lost Silver of Garrett County – Clue 3
On the Deep Creek Lake Adventure Map: “Follow the gaze of the fish that sees best in the murky depths, Then make a line of highest the lake level should be during the summer months The shape you see where these two meet is the symbol you should be seeking in last stanza of theContinue reading “Lost Silver of Garrett County – Clue 3”
Lost Silver of Garrett County – Clue 2
Quiz Reveal Image Quiz: Answer the questions to reveal an image! All answers are single words (not case sensitive) or numbers. UGCAM = Ultimate Garrett County Adventure Map, UDCLAM – Ultimate Deep Creek Lake Adventure Map Check Answers Reset
Lost Sliver of Garrett County – Clue 1
Seek now the spot named for a Society’s founder, And in this state, you’ll go no higher. Look then for the trail in the wandering land, Where water falls and tall trees stand. Connect these points with a piece of twine, No treasure is hid south of this line. Having trouble? Check out these YoutubeContinue reading “Lost Sliver of Garrett County – Clue 1”
Garey-Winslow Camp at Deep Creek Lake
Nestled along the shores of Deep Creek Lake, the Winslow-Garey Wilderness Camp was a short-lived but cherished retreat that operated from 1933 to 1939. Designed as a place for young men to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Deep Creek Lake, the camp offered a unique blend of adventure, camaraderie, and outdoor recreation. ReadContinue reading “Garey-Winslow Camp at Deep Creek Lake”
Meshach and Mary Browning: life in The Glades of western MD during the early 1800’s
I recently gave a presentation on Meshach and Mary Browning at the Springs Historical Society 2025 Lecture Series. You can download the presentation here
The Mysterious Case of Frank Olson: LSD, the CIA, and Deep Creek Lake
By Chris Nichols The story of Frank Olson, a U.S. Army biochemist, and his death in 1953 has intrigued and disturbed historians, conspiracy theorists, and justice-seekers for decades. At the heart of this chilling tale lies an event that occurred at Deep Creek Lake in Maryland—an idyllic retreat that, for Olson, became the setting forContinue reading “The Mysterious Case of Frank Olson: LSD, the CIA, and Deep Creek Lake”
Real Estate Sales Report for Garrett County, 2024
Key Takeaways •Plateaus in prices for properties both in Deep Creek Lake area* and the rest of Garrett County •Some indicators that a buyer’s market may be emerging: •Days-on-market and inventory are both up slightly from last year •However, properties are still selling for close to listing value Download the report
Before Deep Creek Lake update
I’ve published this presentation before, but at a recent Joan Crawford Lecture at Garrett College in October 2024, I put together a revised version of the presentation, mostly adding new material I’d found. You can download the pdf version of the presentation with the links available, or view it below