March 29th, 2012 by WCBC Radio
While nobody wants to see gas prices continue to soar- Allegany County’s Director of Tourism believes there may be a is a silver lining that could boost the Western Maryland tourism industry this summer. In the spring and summer of 2008, gasoline prices increased to the $3.60 to $4 range. When that occurred people started taking “staycations,” a term meaning they were taking a vacation near home, rather than to far distant points. Experts are predicting gasoline to far exceed $4 per gallon this spring and summer, creating a situation similar to 2008. Director Barb Buehl tells WCBC News that the fact that the county is only two hours from the Washington and Baltimore beltways is a big asset when people are worried about saving on gasoline costs. This year his tourism is using the slogan “Drive Less — Do More” to highlight the fact that Western Maryland is not far away for downstate residents and they should consider penciling in Western Maryland as a vacation destination while gas prices are high. Buehl believes visitors will be surprised to see the wide array of tourist’s attractions in the region…
March 29, 2012 at 9:01 am, Mary Riffey said:
I think this is a great idea. Every chance my husband & I get we like to play “tourist” and visit different places around the area. He being a photographer it is great to document alot of history we have here. The only problem is, and I am sure it’s not news, is to either start charging Cathy rent or get her out of the new information area! Sorry I just had to vent!!