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Swimming Prohibited In Cunningham Falls State Park, Park Officials Say

THURMONT, Md. (WJZ) -- Swimming is now prohibited in Cunningham Falls State Park, Maryland State Park officials say.

"Low water levels caused by below-average rainfall and above-average air temperatures necessitate the closure," park officials said.

Although swimming is not allowed, other activities can continue: hiking trails to the falls are open, picnicking, fishing and boating are allowed.

Effective immediately, swimming is unavailable at the lake area of Cunningham Falls State Park for the remainder of the...

Posted by Maryland State Parks on Wednesday, August 26, 2020

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