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Exploring the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden in Meadville

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - October 7, 2024 0

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.

If you're looking for information about visiting the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden in Meadville, you're in the right place! Known officially as "Read Between the Signs," this 1200-foot-long public art installation in Crawford County is an eclectic masterpiece made entirely out of repurposed road signs. Directions the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden The PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden is located along...

Laurel Highlands 2024 Fall Foliage Update

Fall Foliage Recaps Rusty Glessner - October 6, 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.

The 2024 fall foliage season has arrived in full force in the PA Laurel Highlands, offering stunning leaf peeping opportunities throughout the region! Over the past three days (October 4-6), I had the chance to visit several iconic locations, and the colors are peaking beautifully across the area. At Laurel Hill State Park, the trees are transforming into a mix of...

Centre County 2024 Fall Foliage Update

Fall Foliage Recaps Rusty Glessner - October 3, 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.

I spent the better part of the afternoon on October 3, 2024 surveying the early-season fall foliage views at Black Moshannon State Park in Centre County. Knowing that the peak fall foliage here would still be more than a week away, I was nevertheless curious as to how many pockets of gold, orange, and red I could find, as the...

Exploring the Linesville Spillway at Pymatuning State Park

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - October 2, 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.

If you're looking for information about visiting the Linesville Spillway at Pymatuning State Park, you're in the right place! The Linesville Spillway offers visitors a one-of-a-kind experience that has delighted both young and old for nearly one hundred years - the opportunity to watch ducks walk on fish! This quirky and memorable spectacle occurs when schools of carp gather so thickly...

Exploring the Evans City Cemetery in Butler County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - October 1, 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.

If you're looking for information about visiting the Evans City Cemetery in Butler County, (AKA the "Night of the Living Dead Cemetery"), you're in the right place! The Evans City Cemetery holds a special place in horror movie history as the iconic location for the opening scenes of George Romero's groundbreaking film, "Night of the Living Dead." Released in 1968, this...

Exploring the Ghost Town of Pithole in Venango County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - September 30, 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.

If you're looking for information about visiting the ghost town of Pithole in Venango County, you're in the right place! Pithole, a once-thriving oil boomtown, rose to prominence almost overnight in the mid-1860s and disappeared just as quickly. Now, all that remains of this bustling city is a ghost town of paths mowed through the forest and fields, allowing Nature to...

Exploring the Train Station Museum in Bedford County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - September 18, 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.

If you're looking for information about visiting the Train Station Museum in Bedford County, you're in the right place! The Train Station Museum in Everett offers a fascinating glimpse into the town's rich history, from its days as Bloody Run to its development alongside the Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad. Housed in the former Huntingdon and Broad Top train station and...

Exploring the Gettysburg Campaign Trenches in Bedford County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - September 17, 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.

If you're looking for information about visiting the Gettysburg Campaign trenches in Bedford County, you're in the right place! The Gettysburg Campaign trenches in Bedford County are historic earthworks constructed in June 1863 by local militia to defend against a potential Confederate invasion during the Civil War. Though the Battle of Gettysburg itself is well-documented, the existence of these trenches located...

Exploring the Broad Top Area Coal Miners Museum in Robertsdale

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - September 16, 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.

If you're looking for information about visiting the Broad Top Area Coal Miners Museum in Robertsdale, you're in the right place! This Huntingdon County museum takes visitors on a deep dive into the coal mining and railroad history of the Broad Top region, which includes portions of Huntingdon, Bedford, and Fulton counties. Housed in the historic Reality Theatre, this museum offers...

Exploring the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum in Union County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - September 12, 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.

If you're looking for information about visiting the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum in Union County, you're in the right place! The Mifflinburg Buggy Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the 19th century, preserving the only intact carriage factory complex in the United States. Mifflinburg, once known as "Buggytown USA," was a hub for over 50 buggy and sleigh makers during the late...