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The Backbone

Sarah Myers

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 3

The Backbone is a storytelling podcast from Deep Creek and Western Maryland, featuring community conversations, narrated feature stories, and reflections on what it’s really like to live and work in our mountain region.

From interviews with the people behind local businesses, organizations, and events to long-form features and everyday observations, this podcast is about the people, places, and moments that shape life here.

Produced by Backbone Media MD and local partners DeepCreekTimes.com and The Lakefront Magazine.

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🇺🇸 USA - Personal Journals
01/02/2026
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http://DeepCreekTimes.com
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https://lakefrontmagazine.com/deep-creek-lake-almost-wasnt-a-450-foot-advantage/
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http://deepcreektimes.com/
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https://archive.org/details/GladesStar
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As a Matter of Fat: A First Winter Bike Race

Season 2026 · Episode 3

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 • Duration 22:43

Sarah Walter shares her experience participating in the Highlands Fat Bike Race Series event in McHenry. She discusses the challenges of the race course, the therapeutic experience of fat biking, the supportive community, and the unpredictability of fat biking. Sarah also shares her background and how she arrived in Garrett County.

Takeaways

Fat biking offers a therapeutic and empowering experience.
The supportive community and inclusive nature of fat biking make it accessible and enjoyable for all.

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00:00 Sarah's Background and Arrival in Garrett County

See Sarah's video of her experience: facebook.com/reel/1884141329155093/?s=single_unit

See the McHenry Race album courtesy of FADFOLIO MEDIA: https://bit.ly/4b42Gbd

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We Had All The Elements (And a Trout)

Season 2026 · Episode 2

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 • Duration 44:08

Exploring Garrett County with Lynn Beckman

In this episode, we sit down with Lynn Beckman, a lifelong advocate for Garrett County and a key figure in its tourism and community development story. Lynn shares firsthand insights into how Garrett County evolved into a thriving four-season destination, the challenges of marketing a rural region, and the people whose vision helped shape its future.

From the early days of the Garrett County Promotion Council to the transformative impact of WISP Resort on winter sports, Lynn reflects on the strategies, risks, and creativity that helped put Garrett County on the map. The conversation also dives into the rich history of Deep Creek Lake, outdoor recreation, and the lasting legacy of leaders like Ace Heissand marketing innovator Asa Stanton.

This episode is a thoughtful look at how tourism, history, and community pride intersect—and why Garrett County continues to be a “magical place” for visitors and residents alike.

Episode Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Lynn Beckman and Garrett County
04:49 – The Role of the Promotion Council
09:57 – Vision for Tourism and Economic Development
14:56 – The Impact of WISP and Winter Sports
19:55 – The Evolution of Outdoor Recreation
25:01 – The Legacy of Ace Heiss
30:03 – Deep Creek Lake’s Unique History
35:11 – Asa Stanton and Marketing Innovations
40:11 – Conclusion and Future Aspirations

Glades Star Archives: https://archive.org/details/GladesStar

Article about Deep Creek Lake dam. By Tony Lolli: https://lakefrontmagazine.com/deep-creek-lake-almost-wasnt-a-450-foot-advantage/

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Perspectives From Western Maryland

Season 2026 · Episode 1

Monday, January 26, 2026 • Duration 05:28

In this first episode of The Backbone, Sarah Myers introduces the heart behind the project and the stories it’s here to tell. She shares her own connection to Western Maryland, why she chose to stay, and how years of working in local media and community development led to creating a space for deeper, more human storytelling.

This episode sets the stage for what’s coming: community conversations, narrated Lake-Front Magazine features, and reflections on what it’s really like to live and work in Deep Creek and the surrounding region. More than a show about headlines or highlights, The Backbone is about the people behind the place — and sharing what those of us who live here are doing on a random Tuesday.

It’s an invitation into the stories, rhythms, and voices that shape this community — and an open call for listeners to be part of the conversation.

The conversation introduces the Deep Creek Lake area and its community, emphasizing the importance of local perspectives and community storytelling. Sarah Myers, the owner of DeepCreekTimes.com (http://deepcreektimes.com/) and The Lakefront Magazine, discusses her work in connecting locals.

Takeaways

• Community storytelling

• Rural community development

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• 00:00 Connecting Locals and Visitors Through Storytelling

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