Western Maryland
Adventures, LLC
16701 Lakeview Rd NE
Flintstone, MD 21530
info@wmdadventures.com

© 2006 Western Maryland Adventures

Meet The Owners

Partners Tom Acton and Shelley Miller own Western Maryland Adventures. Collectively their experience includes nearly 30 years service with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The last four years of their service with DNR were completely dedicated to the creation and implementation of the Nature Tourism program. They have been instrumental in designing the structure of the program, working with private guides and outfitters in developing cooperative partnerships and working with the public in creating packages for adventure vacations. Western Maryland Adventures opened in May 2003 as a one-stop shop for guests looking to “Get Outside & Play!”

Tom Acton: Tom was a Ranger with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for 13 years. In addition to his law enforcement duties he was also a Canoe Guide for state operated trips on the Potomac River offered through Green Ridge State Forest. Tom has led guided hikes and provided interpretive programs for the State Forest and Park Service. He also designed and constructed the 12-mile mountain bike trail in Green Ridge State Forest. He has training in Ice Rescue, First Responder, Leave No Trace, American Canoe Association and Inner Quest Team Building and Challenge. He has served as a coach for Special Olympics Maryland Downhill Ski Team. Tom is an avid kayaker, skier and enjoys biking.

Shelley Miller: Shelley has worked in the recreation field for over 16 years. She worked for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for 14 years. During this time she held several positions including Park Naturalist, Park Program Manager, Park Service Associate – Lead and Western Region Nature Tourism Coordinator. Her duties included environmental education programs, guided hikes and canoe trips, Junior Ranger programs, school programs, Scales and Tales Raptor Program, teambuilding, and functioning as liaison between guides, outfitters, guests and hospitality businesses. She was awarded a Governor’s Citation for the creation of the Nature Tourism program at Rocky Gap State Park in 1999 and was recognized by the National Association of Interpretation – Beltway Region with the award for Outstanding Outreach Programming in 2000. She has training in Leave No Trace, Inner Quest safe challenging adventures, Swift water rescue, Nature Quest, American Canoe Association, and Red Cross - Canoe. Shelley has a deep love, appreciation and passion for the natural resource and natural resource based recreation.

Meet the Management Team

Erin Miller – Guest Service Manager
Erin has been in the hospitality business for over six years. She is a resident of Allegany County and has an extensive knowledge of the area. She is extremely familiar with the adventures that we offer and can not only schedule your activity but also give the much-needed details so that you will enjoy it. She and her staff take personal pride and pleasure in making sure that your experience will meet your expectations.


Jeff Mace – Resort Activities Manager
Jeff has been working in this field for over five years. It is with childlike enthusiasm that he leads our activities at Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology. Jeff designs many of our children’s programs to include wildlife and nature-based themes. The feedback from parents and children relating to our programs and Jeff personally is outstanding. He and his staff are highly motivated, enthusiastic and professional.

As with all of our staff and the guides and outfitters that we work with safety is always a priority.