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Exploring Schaefer’s Auto Art in Erie

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - October 22, 2024 0

A collage of four sculptures from Schaefer's Auto Art is displayed. The top left image shows a black Volkswagen Beetle transformed into a giant spider, with long colorful legs made from metal pipes, positioned in a grassy field with a pumpkin nearby. The top right image features a two-headed dinosaur sculpture made from rusted metal parts, with a blue humanoid figure and the spider sculpture visible in the background. The bottom left image highlights a large yellow and black striped bee sculpture made from scrap metal, with vehicle headlights and a grill forming its face. The bottom right image shows a yellow helicopter sculpture, constructed from industrial parts, sitting in front of autumn foliage with a black helmet resting on one of its wings. These eclectic and creative sculptures are set against the backdrop of trees and grassy lawns, showcasing the unique charm of this roadside attraction.

If you're looking for information about visiting Schaefer's Auto Art in Erie, you're in the right place! Schaefer's Auto Art is a roadside attraction featuring...

Exploring Asbury Woods in Erie County

PA Natural Attractions Rusty Glessner - October 19, 2024 0

A collage of four photos taken at Asbury Woods in Erie, Pennsylvania. The top left image shows a dirt trail winding through a forest with early autumn foliage. The top right image captures a person walking a dog along a wooden boardwalk, surrounded by vibrant trees in shades of green and orange. The bottom left image depicts a serene section of Walnut Creek, with rocky banks and tall trees showcasing the beauty of fall colors. The bottom right image highlights the Asbury Woods Nature Center sign, framed by colorful autumn leaves and a bright blue sky, welcoming visitors to explore the park and its trails.

If you're looking for information about visiting Asbury Woods in Erie County, you're in the right place! Asbury Woods is a 234-acre park offering 5...

Exploring Bendigo State Park in Elk County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - October 18, 2024 0

A collage of four scenic photos taken at Bendigo State Park in Elk County, Pennsylvania. The top left image shows the Bendigo Canoe Launch along the East Branch Clarion River, with a sign providing directions for paddlers. The top right image captures the peaceful river flowing through the park, with a stone observation platform overlooking the water and colorful autumn trees lining the banks. The bottom left photo features the Eagle Trail, a serene forest path covered in fallen leaves, surrounded by tall trees with early fall foliage. The bottom right image displays the Bendigo State Park entrance sign, set in a wooded area with a forest floor blanketed by leaves, welcoming visitors to the park.

If you're looking for information about visiting Bendigo State Park in Elk County, you're in the right place! Bendigo State Park, spanning 100 acres along...

Hiking the Quebec Run Wild Area in Fayette County

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - October 16, 2024 0

A collage of four images depicting the natural beauty of the Quebec Run Wild Area in Fayette County, PA. The top left image shows a rustic wooden bridge spanning a small creek in a forested setting. The top right image features a peaceful stream surrounded by dense rhododendron and tall trees. The bottom left image captures a calm woodland scene with a creek reflecting the autumn foliage. The bottom right image displays the Quebec Run Wild Area entrance sign, indicating management by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, with colorful fall trees and a gravel road in the background. The collage showcases the area's rustic charm and scenic landscapes.

If you're looking for information about hiking the Quebec Run Wild Area in Fayette County, you're in the right place! Spanning approximately 7,400 acres within...

Exploring Chapman State Park in Warren County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - October 15, 2024 0

A collage of four photos showcasing Chapman State Park in Warren County, PA. The top-left image features a fisherman by the calm waters of Chapman Lake, surrounded by colorful fall foliage and a view of the dam in the background. The top-right image shows a wooden swinging bridge spanning a peaceful stream, inviting hikers into a forest of autumn-colored trees. The bottom-left image captures a tranquil lakeside beach with a bench facing the scenic view of Chapman Lake, framed by vibrant fall trees and a cloudy sky. The bottom-right image highlights the exposed roots of a large tree along the shoreline of Chapman Lake, with the reflection of the sky and trees mirrored perfectly on the water’s surface. The collage beautifully represents the serenity and natural beauty of the park during the autumn season.

If you're looking for information about visiting Chapman State Park in Warren County, you're in the right place! Chapman State Park offers opportunities for boating,...

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...