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A collage of four whimsical sculptures from the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The top-left image shows a blue locomotive on tracks made from repurposed road signs, with oil derricks in the background. The top-right image features two figures paddling a canoe, constructed from colorful road signs. The bottom-left image depicts a red barn and silo made from stop signs and directional signs. The bottom-right image shows a cowboy playing a guitar, crafted from railroad crossing and directional signs, accompanied by additional figures in a playful scene. These artworks are part of the 1200-foot-long public art piece made entirely from recycled Pennsylvania Department of Transportation signs.

PA Roadside Attractions

Exploring the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden in Meadville

Rusty Glessner - October 7, 2024 0

A collage of four fall foliage scenes from the Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania. The top left photo shows the red Pack Saddle Covered Bridge spanning a rocky creek with cascading waterfalls, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves. The top right photo captures a rustic cabin nestled in the woods, with a stone staircase leading up a leaf-covered hill in a forest full of golden and green foliage. The bottom left photo features a Legends & Lore sign at Hexebarger, also known as Witches' Hill, with a wooded trail lined with fallen leaves and trees displaying autumn colors. The bottom right photo shows two people standing on an observation deck at Mount Davis, enjoying a panoramic view of the vibrant fall foliage below, with shades of orange, yellow, and red stretching across the landscape under a clear blue sky.

Fall Foliage Recaps

Laurel Highlands 2024 Fall Foliage Update

Rusty Glessner - October 6, 2024 0

A collage of four early October fall foliage images from Black Moshannon State Park in Centre County, Pennsylvania. The top left image shows a rustic bench by the lake, with colorful trees reflected in the calm water. The top right image captures a wooden boardwalk winding through the bog, surrounded by autumn leaves and greenery. The bottom left image features a serene pond bordered by evergreens and deciduous trees in shades of yellow and orange. The bottom right image shows a leaf-covered boardwalk along the lakeshore, with vibrant fall foliage overhead and reflections in the water.

Fall Foliage Recaps

Centre County 2024 Fall Foliage Update

Rusty Glessner - October 3, 2024 0

A collage of four photos taken at the Linesville Spillway in Pymatuning State Park. The top left photo shows visitors feeding ducks and fish while standing along the curved spillway where water flows into a lower basin. The top right photo features a wooden sign marking the entrance to "The Spillway, Pymatuning State Park" with a nearby road and park facilities visible in the background. The bottom left image is a vintage postcard showing visitors feeding ducks and fish in the 1930s, with classic cars parked along the road. The bottom right photo captures a close-up view of ducks and geese surrounded by a dense school of carp, all competing for food at the spillway.

PA Roadside Attractions

Exploring the Linesville Spillway at Pymatuning State Park

Rusty Glessner - October 2, 2024 0

A collage of four photos showcasing the Evans City Cemetery in Butler County, Pennsylvania, known for its role in the 1967 movie "Night of the Living Dead." The top left image shows the entrance sign for the cemetery, engraved with its name and incorporation date. The top right image captures a still from the film with two characters kneeling near a gravestone. The bottom left photo features a historical marker in downtown Evans City, commemorating the town's significance as the filming location for "Night of the Living Dead." The bottom right image presents a modern recreation of a scene from the movie, with a visitor posing near the Blair gravestone, replicating the film's iconic moment. This collage highlights the cemetery's enduring legacy as a landmark in horror cinema history.

PA Historic Places

Exploring the Evans City Cemetery in Butler County

Rusty Glessner - October 1, 2024 0

A collage of four photos taken at the ghost town of Pithole in Venango County, PA. The top left image shows the entrance sign to Historic Pithole City with the visitor center in the background. The top right image is a historic black-and-white photo depicting a bustling street scene with various businesses and people, including a drugstore and the Metropolitan Hotel. The bottom left image features a present-day grassy path at the intersection of First and Brown Streets, marked by a wooden signpost amidst tall vegetation. The bottom right image is a historical marker describing Pithole’s history, including details about its rapid rise to a population of 15,000 in 1865 due to the oil boom.

PA Historic Places

Exploring the Ghost Town of Pithole in Venango County

Rusty Glessner - September 30, 2024 0

A collage of four photos taken at the Train Station Museum in Everett, Pennsylvania, highlights different aspects of the historic site. The top left image shows the exterior of the yellow and green train station building with an "OPEN" flag, inviting visitors to explore the museum. The top right photo features a close-up view of the black steam locomotive "Number 11" under a wooden shelter, with the station building in the background. The bottom left image captures the spacious interior of the museum, filled with historical railroad memorabilia, including a railroad crossing sign and informative displays. The bottom right photo focuses on a display wall featuring vintage Everett advertisements, including a sign for Everett Ice Cream, as well as glass bottles and other historical artifacts from the local area.

PA Museums

Exploring the Train Station Museum in Bedford County

Rusty Glessner - September 18, 2024 0

A collage of four images related to the Gettysburg Campaign trenches in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The top left photo shows a dirt trench winding through a forest, with trees and ferns lining the path. The top right photo is a Pennsylvania historical marker detailing the construction of the entrenchments by Colonel J.C. Higgins' militia in June 1863 to defend the Altoona railroad. The bottom left image is a portrait of Colonel Jacob Higgins, dressed in his military uniform with his cavalry hat resting on a table beside him. The bottom right photo shows a sign explaining that 1,500 militia men under Higgins constructed the entrenchments, with the threat ending after the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. The collage visually captures key elements of the historic defenses in Bedford County during the Civil War.

PA Historic Places

Exploring the Gettysburg Campaign Trenches in Bedford County

Rusty Glessner - September 17, 2024 0

A collage of four images from the Broad Top Area Coal Miners Museum in Huntingdon County, PA. The top-left image shows the museum's exterior, housed in the former Reality Theatre, with the marquee and a mining cart displayed out front. The top-right image features shelves filled with coal mining artifacts, including lunch pails, lanterns, and miniature mining models. The bottom-left image highlights a diorama depicting miners and their mules alongside vintage mining tools and safety signage. The bottom-right image displays a railroad exhibit with maps, photographs, and memorabilia related to the Pennsylvania Railroad and the transportation of coal from the Broad Top region.

PA Museums

Exploring the Broad Top Area Coal Miners Museum in Robertsdale

Rusty Glessner - September 16, 2024 0

A collage of four images from the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum. The top left image shows a maroon-seated buggy displayed in the museum's main exhibit area, with informational panels about Mifflinburg's buggy-making history. The top right image captures a tour guide demonstrating how buggy wheels were made using a vintage machine inside the factory. The bottom left image displays a collection of colorful buggies, including a green U.S. Mail buggy, set against a stone wall inside the museum. The bottom right image features the visitor center sign for the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, under a bright blue sky.

PA Museums

Exploring the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum in Union County

Rusty Glessner - September 12, 2024 0

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