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Fall at the Park

Dan's Mt. State Park is located in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland, United States. Fall foliage is in full force.

INTRODUCTION:

Halfway between Frostburg and Westernport, atop a sixteen mile long ridge along the George's Creek valley in western Allegany county, Maryland, is Dan's Mountain State Park -- 480 acres of highland meadow, forest, mountain brooks, and a fishing pond; picnic areas, playgrounds, park benches, and an outdoor heated swimming pool.

BACKGROUND:

Dan's Mountain is named for Daniel Cresap, one of the first settlers in Allegany County. As a commercial hunter, Daniel was very adventurous. While pursuing a black bear in a tree, Daniel fell and lay unconscious until his friend and hunting companion Nemacolin, a Delaware Indian, rescued him. Since then, it's been Dan's Mountain . No one knows what happened to the black bear, but its kinfolk still roam the mountains, along with the deer and other forest animals. (Nearby, Dan's Rock Overlook provides a view of the area from its 2898 foot height.)

The swimming hole:
An Olympic size, heated swimming pool with water slides; also a fenced-in wading pool, a bathhouse, and a convenience snack bar just outside the pool enclosure.

Playground areas:
Tire playground, miniature golf course, volley ball court, horse shoe pitch, and plenty of open space. Picnic tables and lawn furniture are sprinkled throughout the area.

Picnic areas:
Numerous shelters and picnic tables are scattered through the main meadow park area and in the secluded forested areas; many with nearby water and restroom facilities.

Walk About:
Numerous hiking trails, history areas, and forested picnic areas are throughout the park.

Fishing Pond:
The small fishing pond, with shelter, picnic tables, and park benches, is stocked yearly. On the hill above, in the woods, is the Water Station Run pavilion.

Pavilions:
Four rental pavilions with amenities for large private gatherings, 30 up to 60 people are available, scattered around the park area.

Dan's Mountain Park is a dawn-to-dusk facility and has no camping area. The staffed services generally are available Memorial Day to Labor Day, staffing provided by local volunteers. In deference to the wildlife, pets are NOT permitted. For the disabled, the park provides accessible overlooks and an access ramp to the swimming pool.

Information obtained at: web8.home.att.net/

Taken in: United States / Maryland / Lonaconing (show map)

Taken on: October 19, 2009

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