Garrett County Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area

09/18/2026

Want to grab that fork? First, you need to grab that phone!

Give us a call or reach out using the link (or number below) to get added to our popular Turkey Trail!

The Turkey Trail puts all the locations, prices, food offerings, sides, and desserts being served throughout our area during the Autumn Glory Festival in one easy-to-find spot!

Give us a call or reach out below to get your location added!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Turkey Trail!

301-387-2050 or https://www.garrettheritage.com/turkey-trail-local-dinners

09/18/2026

Ready to FALL in love?

How about a great self-guided fall foliage tour?

Wanna take the slow route? The route with the best views. The route where the slow lane is the right lane. The route where time isn’t a factor and the journey is just as important as the destination.

It’s all about the air getting cooler, the colors starting to POP, the leaves crunching under your feet, and those cozy sweaters making their comeback!

Shew!! WOAH! We might be getting a little ahead of ourselves… 😆 But seriously—doesn’t that sound like a pretty great time?

So start thinking about your perfect fall road trip, grab your favorite people, grab this song list and get ready to take the scenic route this fall!

The 'Ber" months are here and with that comes "The Fall Foliage Self-Guided Driving Tours!!" This year we have added a new spin, some music to listen to while you drive the scenic roadways! Let's start making these trips!! If you have some time, we have the extended self-driving tour. Don't have as much time, use our quicker safe guided driving tour. Don’t forget to listen to the music below to help make your trip that much more enjoyable!

https://www.garrettheritage.com/fall-foliage-driving-tours

09/18/2026

The First Annual National Scenic Byway Day is just around the corner!
It may be a few days away, but there’s no better way to spend your weekend than soaking up those extra hours and exploring all that this incredible area has to offer!

Join us for the 1st Annual National Scenic Byway Day and take some time to discover the scenic roads, breathtaking views, local history, unique attractions, and hidden gems right here in our own backyard.

Gather your family and friends, hop in the car, take the scenic route, and make a day of it! You never know what you might discover along the way.

Celebrate the journey. Explore local. Make memories.

09/14/2026

Click the link below to fill out the Turkey Trail application!
https://www.garrettheritage.com/turkey-trail-local-dinners

09/11/2026

TALK TURKEY TO ME!!!

It’s time to create a mouthwatering guide to the most delicious Turkey Dinners in the county and surrounding areas!

Stop by and enjoy a Turkey Dinner—or as many as you can find! Then let us know which one is your favorite by posting on our page!!

🦃 NEW TWIST THIS YEAR! 🦃
Bring us your receipts! The person who visits and enjoys the most Turkey Dinners during this time, will win a Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West themed basket. Wouldn't you know it, it is "stuffed" with goodies, compliments of MMGTW, PLUS the winner will also receive a $25 gift certificate to Third Street Diner in Oakland, MD!

A huge THANK YOU to Devin Callis and the Third Street Diner for helping make this fun giveaway possible!

We are thrilled to have Neubeam sponsoring the Turkey Trail again this year!
Thank you, Neubeam, for your continued support!

Ready to hit the trail?
Click the link below to fill out the Turkey Trail application!
https://www.garrettheritage.com/turkey-trail-local-dinners

OR
Email Amber and Katie at:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Let’s eat, explore, and find the best Turkey Dinner in the county and surrounding areas!

All applications are due by Friday September 25, 2026

*Brought to you by: Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area
*Paid for in part by: Maryland Heritage Area Authority
*Sponsored by: Neubeam
Gift Certificate Donated by: Third Street Diner

09/10/2026

The 'Ber" months are here and with that comes "The Fall Foliage Self-Guided Driving Tours!!" This year we have added a new spin, some music to listen to while you drive the scenic roadways! Let's start making these trips!! If you have some time, we have the extended self-driving tour. Don't have as much time, use our quicker safe guided driving tour. Don’t forget to listen to the music below to help make your trip that much more enjoyable!

https://www.garrettheritage.com/fall-foliage-driving-tours

08/25/2026

One more week left to get those mini-grant applications in!!

The Heritage Area’s mini-grant program is designed to provide funding for non-capital projects including innovative exhibits, tours, marketing, planning and projects which build upon interpretive themes identified in the Management Plan including: Transportation, Man and Nature, Historic Recreatio...

08/18/2026

Charles Carroll of Carrollton: America’s First Entrepreneur
Presented by Craig Rhinehart

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: Doors open at 6:30 and speakers begin at 7:00. All are welcome!
Location: Oakland B&O Station and Museum, 117 E. Liberty Street, Oakland, MD.

Charles Carroll of Carrollton was more than a patriot and the last living Declaration signer. Discover a fresh perspective on one of early America’s most influential figures, and the larger story of enterprise, power, and infrastructure that helped shape Garrett County, our nation, and the early story of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

Presenter: Craig Rhinehart

Craig Rhinehart is an entrepreneur, former senior executive, and railroad history advocate whose work combines business leadership and historical interpretation. A former IBM executive and lifelong student of railroading with hands-on railroad industry experience, he is the founder of Railroad History Reimagined and a volunteer with railroad museums and historical organizations. He also mentors business owners through university, government, and veterans programs.

Read More...
https://deepcreektimes.com/event/charles-carroll-of-carrollton-americas-first-entrepreneur/

08/13/2026

Hello everyone!!

Here is the link to our Mini Grants! You’ll find all the information you need, including applications and helpful links to get you started on one of our most popular grant cycles.

📅 The deadline to apply is August 31, 2026.

Don’t miss out—check it out and get your application started!

The Heritage Area’s mini-grant program is designed to provide funding for non-capital projects including innovative exhibits, tours, marketing, planning and projects which build upon interpretive themes identified in the Management Plan including: Transportation, Man and Nature, Historic Recreatio...