Riverwalks are guided fun!

Families love our Riverwalks!

Riverwalks are fun and beautiful and relaxing too!

Meet at our office in the beautiful town of Friendsville, an easy and short drive from the lake.  https://goo.gl/maps/44anwdBQoc6ySnR56?coh=178573&entry=tt 

Explore Maryland’s only Designated Wild and Scenic River Wild River Designation (maryland.gov)

We walk for a little over a mile, having fun stopping to smell and learn about the flowers, trees, frogs, birds and any other fascinating things we find along the way. We take breaks to laugh, talk, take pictures and drink water too. It’s truly a fun experience for the whole family. Nature therapy at its finest. Pack a lunch and enjoy it in peaceful serenity at our midway turnaround point.

Think of our Riverwalks as a fun, gentle adventure for the whole family.

A family in the woods, enjoying time together in the beautiful Rhododendrons.
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Sometimes, it can seem like a very long country mile, when we are walking upstream (we actually travel about 1.25 miles each way) but once we get to our spot, known as the Great Ledge, without doubt, everyone agrees, it was worth the walk.

A woman sits by the river, soaking up the beauty while she soaks her feet.
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This great little area has a sandy beach for fun in the sun, nice places to sit in the shade, some places where the water is fairly deep and the current can be strong and several shallow areas for wading, and some excellent sound therapy as a bonus.  The rapid here is beautiful. The walk follows the abandoned railroad grade that runs alongside the river. Your guide will point out natural features and tell you about the some of the fascinating history of our area.

This is a wonderful opportunity to take some amazing photos to share with your family and friends and a great chance to relax by the river or play in the water and on the sandy beach.

Mossy log in a beautiful hardwood forest.
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Don’t miss our Riverwalks, call and book yours today.

What they are:

 

  • Easy Walk~ Tour Lasts 3 hours, with 45 minutes of gentle walking each way.
  • Explore the Yough River Wild and Scenic Corridor.
  • Hike departs from Friendsville,
  • All Earth Headquarters 720 Morris Avenue, Friendsville, Maryland.
  • We are happy to help make suggestions about what to bring.
  • A scenic, 20-minute drive from Deep Creek Lake, McHenry Area.
  • Cost: $100 for 1 to 4 people. Each additional person $20.00.
  • Call to schedule a tour today. 301-746-4083 
  • If we are out, please leave a message. We will return your call.

You can expect:

  • This easy, relaxing trip is ideal for families and folks of most ages. The trail is even stroller friendly (sort of).
  • What to wear and bring: Dress for walking and bring an extra layer and/or raincoat depending on weather. Sneakers are fine. But…may get wet. STURDY footwear that can and probably will get wet and dirty is highly recommended. Flip flops are not a good idea.
  • Many folks wear bathing suits under clothes. Small daypack suggested. We’ll help you on what to wear when you call.
  •  River sandals or water shoes are great for wading in the river. Pack those!

What to bring:

  • Bring a lunch or snack to enjoy. 
  • Wear baseball hats or hats with wide brims to help keep gnats out of your eyes.
  • Bug juice, sunscreen. Bugs are not usually bad.
  • Cameras and phones for picture taking.
  • Towel
  • Water Bottle
  • Private Tours can be booked for additional fees. 
A little video featuring the wood frogs.
Many who love this walk, are enthralled by our Birds of Prey Program. Birds of Prey Programs near Deep Creek Lake
 If you or your kids love snakes and salamanders and all things creepy crawly, like we do, then you can’t miss our Sunday Fundays with The Feral Nut. Snakes and Salamanders Sunday Funday guided hikes near Deep Creek Lake with the Feral Nut.
 
If you are yearning for a little more downtime, you can easily schedule one of our Yoga to You classes. Let a certified yoga instructor come to your vacation home and you don’t even need to worry about putting shoes on or how to get there.  So great! Deep Creek Lake -Yoga to You