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There’s no denying the healing powers of   FRESH AND FILLING FOODS        MOVEMENTS AND MEDITATION
        nature. With easy access to incredible
        outdoor adventures, wholesome foods, and
                                             If you’re craving foods that will fuel hours of   Mountain Maryland is a serene destination for
        wellness experiences, Mountain Maryland
                                             exploration, you’ve come to the right place.   anyone seeking to find—or rediscover—their
        offers countless ways to nurture your mind,
                                             Centre Street Collective, a modern and eclectic   center. Engage in an ancient mindfulness
        body, and soul.
                                             eatery in Cumberland, is a must-stop for anyone   practice as you slowly walk through the
                                             who appreciates good food. Diners with dietary   Labyrinth at Allegany College of Maryland in
        UNWIND OR EXPLORE                    restrictions or preferences will find plenty of   Cumberland. The 8-circuit, medieval-style
                                                                                  labyrinth is set apart from the hustle and bustle
                                             tasty options. Enjoy locally sourced,
        Whether you long to soak in the sun or feel your   internationally inspired dishes such as a Banh   of the college and offers a quiet place of
        muscles moving, you’ll find plenty of room to   Mi Power Bowl and build-your-own ramen.    reflection and meditation. Drop in a yoga class
        relax and play. Allegany County is home to close                          at one of the many studios throughout Allegany
                                             Get your vitamin C at The Pursuit Juice &
        to 70,000 acres of public land. Come and see                              County, including SB Yoga, which offers classes
                                             Smoothie Bar in Frostburg, which also serves
        for yourself that when you’re here, you’re never                          for all ages and abilities. Visit the C. William
                                             gourmet toasts and overnight oats. All of their
        far from a scenic trail, impressive overlook, or                          Gilchrist Museum of the Arts in Cumberland for
                                             smoothies are vegan and dairy-free and
        peaceful body of water.                                                   monthly wellness experiences in an inspiring
                                             include no added sugar or artificial sweeteners.   artistic setting, including Community Yoga and
        Dig your toes into the sand by sparkling Lake                             Sound Meditation and Yoga Qigong fusion. Join
                                             Another Frostburg spot for health-conscious
        Habeeb and watch paddleboarders and                                       a free group hike or bike ride or book a guided
                                             foodies, Wholesome Harvest Co-op offers local,
        kayakers float by. Pull on sneakers or hop on a                           tour with Wheelzup Adventures, an inclusive
                                             organic, and bulk food groceries as well as
        bike and see how far you can get on the Great                             outdoor retailer whose founders are on a
                                             weekly menu items. Fill a tote with nutritious
        Allegheny Passage or C&O Canal Towpath, two                               mission to facilitate “access to the outdoors
                                             drinks and snacks to satisfy you during your
        internationally recognized trails that connect to                         where recreation, self-discovery, spiritual
                                             Mountain Maryland stay.
        form 333.5 miles of contiguous car-free trail. Dip                        renewal, and mental healing occurs.”
        an oar, ride a tube, or cast a line in the Potomac
                                             Farmers markets are a wonderful way to get a
        River, which forms the entire southern border of
                                             feel for local culture (and support the local
        Allegany County. Pitch a tent at one of the 100
                                             economy). Allegany County is home to five
        primitive campsites at Green Ridge State Forest.
                                             farmers markets open on various days of the
        Book an excursion with Tracks and Yaks and be
                                             week from May through October as well as a
        one of the first of your friends to try rail biking, an
                                             winter market that takes place in Frostburg on
        unexpected and memorable way to encourage
                                             select Saturdays through the winter season.
        family exercise and connect with nature.
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