Category Archives: Deep Creek Lake

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”

Before the dam – Life in the Glades before Deep Creek Lake

Deep Creek LAKE has become such a fixture in Garrett County that its hard to imagine that it used to be just Deep Creek, a lazy grassy stream winding its way through the center of the area known as The Glades. In this presentation, I’ll take us back to the early 1800’s to the firstContinue reading “Before the dam – Life in the Glades before Deep Creek Lake”

Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake Real Estate Sales Report for 2023

If you’re looking to buy property around Deep Creek Lake, the saying “if the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise” may apply to you.  Average sale price for residential properties in the Deep Creek Lake area continued to sharply increase over last year.  Prices for the rest of Garrett County seemed to levelContinue reading “Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake Real Estate Sales Report for 2023”

Garrett County Gazette, December 2023

Welcome to the current issue of the Garrett County Gazette. I’m Chris Nichols, your guide to helping you find out what’s going on, what’s coming up and interesting tidbits from the area. Let’s jump right in! Deep Creek Lake news roundup This month, I’ll be leading off with a few items of interest regarding DeepContinue reading “Garrett County Gazette, December 2023”

Garrett County Gazette, October 2023

Welcome to the current issue of the Garrett County Gazette. I’m Chris Nichols, your guide to helping you find out what’s going on, what’s coming up and interesting tidbits from the area. Let’s jump right in! Garrett County Game of Thrones? Usually, my leader is a news or informational item, but this time, it’s aContinue reading “Garrett County Gazette, October 2023”

Garrett County Gazette, September 2023

Welcome to the current issue of the Garrett County Gazette. I’m Chris Nichols, your guide to helping you find out what’s going on, what’s coming up and interesting tidbits from the area. Let’s jump right in! Insider’s Guide to Autumn Glory I’d say that every local and most regular visitors to Garrett County have heardContinue reading “Garrett County Gazette, September 2023”

Summer 2023 letter

Summer greetings from your friendly neighborhood real estate agent! Hello! My name is Chris Nichols, a real estate agent with Taylor Made Deep Creek Sales. If you’re thinking about selling or buying real estate in the area, I hope you’ll give me a shot at earning your business.  With me as your real estate agent,Continue reading “Summer 2023 letter”

Garrett County Gazette, May 2023

Garrett County Gazette, May 2023 🌦️ View in browser Welcome to the current issue of the Garrett County Gazette. I’m Chris Nichols, your guide to helping you find out what’s going on, what’s coming up and interesting tidbits from the area. Let’s jump right in! County Commissioners propose to increase tax revenue I try toContinue reading “Garrett County Gazette, May 2023”

The “low-down” on Deep Creek Lake water levels

The waters of Deep Creek Lake have a number of uses including electricity generation, lake recreation, whitewater boating and trout habitat enhancement. The level of Deep Creek Lake is governed by a permit issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment which attempts to balance these uses. In this presentation, I go through the usesContinue reading “The “low-down” on Deep Creek Lake water levels”