Comments for Western Maryland

Comment on Some kind of seed pod found in the highlands of Western Maryland. What do you think this is? by Lara

Lara — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:30:59 +0000

Osage Orange. Read up, its really interesting!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maclura_pomifera
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I’m a natural history hobbyist from Maryland

Comment on When forming the State of Maryland why did they keep the little western part? by romantemple16

romantemple16 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:22:59 +0000

West Virginia was part of Virginia until the Civil War. Maryland was an original colony. I’m not from Maryland, or West Virginia, so I don’t really know, but it probably has something to do with some geolographic feature (river, mountain range, etc.) or maybe Maryland just really likes it…
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Comment on Do I have a chance of getting accepted in Rochester Institute of Technology or Western Maryland college or? by RoaringMice

RoaringMice — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:55:59 +0000

Usually, art schools - schools like Cleveland Insitute of Art - aren’t as concerned about your grades and SAT scores as regular universities like RIT and W Maryland. They are primarily interested in your portfolio, and any grades you got in art classes. If you really want to do art, and are sure of that, then you may do better applying to more schools that focus purely on art. Some very good ones include:

Rhode Island School of Design
Art Institute of Chicago (not the rest of "the Art Institutes" you may find out there. I specifically mean this one school)
The School of Visual Arts
Parsons School of Design
Pratt Institute
Massachusetts College of Art
The Academy of Art University (California)
Maryland Institute College of Art
Savannah College of Art and Design

These are all reputable schools whose primary focus will be on your portfolio, rather than your test scores.

There are some excellent art schools within larger universities. You mentioned RIT, and that’s a strong one. Your test scores and grades are pretty low, but I’d probabally still recommend you apply to them. I’m not particularly familiar with W. Maryland or Grace or Seminary Indiana, so I won’t speak to those.
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Comment on Do I have a chance of getting accepted in Rochester Institute of Technology or Western Maryland college or? by kramerdnewf

kramerdnewf — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:08:59 +0000

Rochester Institute is very unique, with its large program for deaf/hard of hearing. Your GPA is low and your SATs are too. But Rochester encourages applications from a diverse crowd, so give it a try. You also need a portfolio for their arts program. Do you live in the USA now? You might need to start at a Community College level to prove that you can do college level work.
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Comment on Do I have a chance of getting accepted in Rochester Institute of Technology or Western Maryland college or? by drgoodhi

drgoodhi — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:46:59 +0000

yes
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Comment on Where can I find a list of plants and shrubs indigenous to Western MD - this relates to natural landscaping? by AnOrdinaryGuy

AnOrdinaryGuy — Sun, 30 May 2010 14:47:59 +0000

Try this site.
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http://www.nps.gov/plants/pubs/nativesMD/info.htm

Comment on Where can I find a list of plants and shrubs indigenous to Western MD - this relates to natural landscaping? by clean-heart-steadfast-spirit

clean-heart-steadfast-spirit — Sun, 30 May 2010 14:10:59 +0000

Check out your local/county extension service. They should have all the information you need (and then some). Good Luck!!
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Comment on what is the western maryland cougars homepage? by vacoast7

vacoast7 — Wed, 12 May 2010 06:04:59 +0000

http://www.cfafootball.net/
This is the best I could find. Wish there was more
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Comment on Inexpensive campsites in Western Maryland? by danadeville

danadeville — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:45:59 +0000

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Family camping open 5/22/2009 to 9/21/2009; family camping first come first served 4/15/2009 to 5/21/2009, and 9/22/2009 to 10/14/2009
Camper cabins and yurt open 5/22/2009 to 9/21/2009; camper cabins and yurt first come first served 4/15/2009 to 5/21/2009 and 9/22/2009 to 10/14/2009

Campsites: $25/night

Campsites with electric: $30/night

Bear Den: (3-sided camping unit complete with wooden floor, roof and fireplace) $40/night

Yurt: (a round, fabric tent with floor and furniture) $50/night

Camper cabins: $65/night

Shelters
(75 person capacity): Non-holiday weekdays $25/day
(75 person capacity): July and August holiday weekdays/weekends $80/day
(75 person capacity): May, June and September holiday weekdays/weekends $40/day

Day Use Service Charge: Memorial Day-Labor Day $3/person; Labor Day-Memorial Day $3/vehicle. Out-of-state residents add $1 to all day use service charges.

Boat Launch: $10/vehicle (year round); out-of-state residents add $1.

Herrington Manor State Park
Full service cabins year-round

Full service cabins: 2-person $80/night
4-person $90/night
6-person $100/night

Shelter: $20/day holiday weekdays/weekends; $15/day non-holiday weekdays (70 person capacity)

Day Use Service Charge: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Weekends and holidays $2/person, Weekdays $2/vehicle; Labor Day-Memorial Day $2/vehicle. Ski season weekends and holidays $3/person. Out-of-state residents add $1 to all day use service charges.

Swallow Falls State Park
Family camping
Garrett Loop
Reservations recommended
(1-888-432-2267)
5/22/2009-9/8/2009
First come-first served
4/10/2009-5/21/2009
9/9/2009-12/14/2009
Toliver Loop
Reservations recommended
(1-888-432-2267)
5/22/2009-9/8/2009

Camper cabins
Reservations required
(1-888-432-2267)
4/10/2009-12/13/2009

Youth Group
Reservations recommended
(1-888-432-2267)
4/10/2009-10/11/2009

Campsites: $25/night

Campsites with electric, water and sewer: $35/night

Camper Cabin: $50/night

Shelter: $30/day holiday weekdays/weekends; $15/day non-holiday weekdays (70 person capacity)

Youth Group: $15/reservation (without Maryland Park Service Youth Group Pass add $2/person per night)

Day Use Service Charge: Memorial Day-Labor Day $3/person; Labor Day-Memorial Day $2/vehicle. Out-of-state residents add $1 to all day use service charges.
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http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/oc.html

I have been to Swallow Falls. It wasn’t too bad of a place. I couldn’t stand the sound of the falls all night. I barely slept. None of these places are luxurious campgrounds. But they are cheap. Some have water and electric.

Comment on Western Maryland railroad history question please? by mt_hopper

mt_hopper — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:52:59 +0000

The WM was on the west side of the river, and a prominent feature, the platforms were elevated above street level and several years ago the platfoms had not been torn down, as I recall the station is street level, and overshadowed by the platfom structure.
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