Move Outside the Predictable

Tracks and Yaks continues to strengthen its role as one of Allegany County’s standout outdoor recreation attractions, growing both its visitor capacity and tourism offerings in Frostburg. What began with eight rail bikes now accommodates up to 100 riders per trip, reflecting increasing demand for outdoor recreation experiences in the region. In 2025 alone, Tracks and Yaks welcomed more than 25,000 visitors to Frostburg.

Allegany County Economic and Community Development (ACECD) is continuing to invest in the future of Barton Business Park, preparing additional industrial acreage for new development and long-term job growth.

Located in Cumberland near key transit routes and major regional employers, Barton Business Park is one of Allegany County’s most strategically positioned industrial sites. The park is approximately six miles south of Interstate 68, with access to U.S. Route 220 and close to the West Virginia border. The site is also situated near established industrial anchors, including Northrop Grumman and IBM.

The park is currently home to American Woodmark, one of Allegany County’s largest employers and one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of kitchen and bath cabinetry. More recently, Geocycle began operating in the County-owned spec building at the site, converting unusable industrial waste products into viable fuels using co-processing technologies.

Allegany County is now advancing the next phase of development, focused on approximately 45 acres within the park. The County is preparing multiple parcels for future industrial use, with completion anticipated later in 2026. By completing key site work in advance, Allegany County is reducing development timelines and minimizing uncertainty for prospective companies.

When business owners invest locally, they create jobs, strengthen downtowns, and help sustain the services and amenities that support residents and visitors alike. Chelsea Boyle, OTR/L, RAC-CT, has spent more than two decades making that kind of impact in Allegany County and beyond. Her career spans healthcare management, consulting, and small business ownership, with ventures that range from multi-state healthcare operations to locally owned businesses in downtown Cumberland. In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Allegany County Economic and Community Development (ACECD) is highlighting Boyle’s work as a business leader whose investments continue to support the region’s economy and community life.