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| As a Matter of Fat: A First Winter Bike Race | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:22:43 | |
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
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| We Had All The Elements (And a Trout) | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:44:08 | |
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
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| Perspectives From Western Maryland | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:05:28 | |
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 Chapters • 00:00 Connecting Locals and Visitors Through Storytelling Buy The Service Solution Book: https://a.co/d/208PJnY | |||