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Exploring Erie Bluffs State Park in Erie County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - October 14, 2024 0

A collage of four photos showcasing the natural beauty of Erie Bluffs State Park in Erie County, PA. The top left image shows a hiker in an orange vest overlooking Lake Erie from a high bluff, with trees and a cloudy sky framing the view. The top right image captures two hikers on a rocky beach, standing among driftwood as they observe the waves of Lake Erie. The bottom left image offers a close-up of smooth stones and driftwood on the shoreline, with waves gently washing over the rocks under a dramatic sky. The bottom right image features the Erie Bluffs State Park entrance sign, mounted on a stone base with trees and a red vehicle in the background, welcoming visitors to the park. The collage highlights the park's scenic bluffs, rugged shoreline, and tranquil wooded areas.

If you're looking for information about visiting Erie Bluffs State Park in Erie County, you're in the right place! Erie Bluffs State Park is an...

Exploring Washington Park Overlook in Warren County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - October 13, 2024 0

A collage of four images showcasing different aspects of Washington Park Overlook in Warren County, Pennsylvania. The top left image features a wide view of the city of Warren with the Allegheny River winding through it, surrounded by forested hills. The top right image shows a closer view of the river, highlighting the vibrant autumn colors and buildings along the riverbank. The bottom left image captures the Washington Park entrance sign, set among tall trees with early fall foliage. The bottom right image provides another expansive view of the river, bridges, and industrial structures, framed by the scenic hills in the background. The collage illustrates the park's blend of natural beauty and urban surroundings.

If you're looking for information about visiting Washington Park Overlook in Warren County, you're in the right place! Washington Park Overlook features breathtaking views of...

Exploring Panther Rocks in Clearfield County

PA Natural Attractions Rusty Glessner - October 11, 2024 0

$A collage of four photos depicting the scenic beauty and geological formations of Panther Rocks in the Moshannon State Forest. The top left image shows a hiker standing on a ledge of a massive sandstone formation, surrounded by trees in vibrant autumn colors. The top right image features the hiker crouching inside a small tunnel formed by natural erosion in the sandstone, with loose rocks scattered around. The bottom left image captures a view looking up between two towering sandstone blocks, showcasing the vertical fractures, or joints, that have been widened over time by frost and ice wedging. The bottom right image displays the hiker standing in a narrow passageway between two sandstone walls, with fallen leaves covering the forest floor, illustrating the beauty and scale of the ancient rock city.$

If you're looking for information about visiting Panther Rocks in Clearfield County, you're in the right place! Panther Rocks is a 300-million-year-old "rock city" in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...