Western Maryland is known for its natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, Deep Creek Lake, Youghiogheny, Savage and Potomac Rivers where boating, fishing, sailing, and hiking reign. Quaint towns dotted with antique shops, over 30 museums, and breathtaking autumn scapes and more wait the traveler. Visitors can climb Maryland's highest mountain, swim in numerous lakes, hike the Appalachian Trail, brave whitewater rapids or enjoy all kinds of winter sports from skiing to ice fishing.