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Photo: A kayaker wearing a helmet and life jacket paddles through whitewater rapids on a rocky river, with several other kayakers navigating the rapids in the background and forested hills surrounding the river.

Friendsville Celebrates 50 Years of Maryland's Only Wild River and Its Lasting Economic Impact

Last Updated 8/6/2026 10:42am

Community leaders, residents, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts gathered in Friendsville on July 25, 2026, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Youghiogheny River's designation as Maryland's only Wild River under the State's Scenic and Wild Rivers Program, a milestone that continues to... see more