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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...

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...

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...

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...

Exploring the Longfellow Road Vistas in Mifflin County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - September 11, 2024 0

A collage of four photos from the Longfellow Road Vistas in the Tuscarora State Forest. The top left image features Short Mountain Vista, with a picnic table and a wooden railing overlooking the rolling forested hills. The top right image captures the view from Anderson Gap Vista, showcasing lush green hills with patches of yellow wildflowers in the foreground under a bright blue sky. The bottom left photo shows a red truck parked beside the Anderson Gap Vista sign, with distant mountain ridges visible. The bottom right image is of a wooden sign marking the "Longfellow Road Vistas" with a note indicating the trail is drivable for licensed motor vehicles. These scenic vistas, located in Mifflin County, PA, provide expansive views from either side of Longfellow Road, with Anderson Gap Vista facing northwest and Short Mountain Vista facing southeast.

If you're looking for information about visiting the Longfellow Road Vistas in Mifflin County, you're in the right place! The Longfellow Road Vistas are a...

16 Must-See Attractions in Lackawanna County

PA Counties Rusty Glessner - September 10, 2024 0

A collage of four photos taken in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Top left: Historic steam and diesel locomotives displayed at the Steamtown National Historic Site turntable. Top right: A Stegosaurus skeleton on exhibit inside the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art in Scranton. Bottom left: A vibrant mural of Dwight Schrute from the television show "The Office" painted on a wall in Scranton. Bottom right: A serene waterfall flowing through the rocky landscape of Nay Aug Gorge at Nay Aug Park in Scranton.

If you’re looking for the best things to see and do in Lackawanna County, you’re in the right place! Lackawanna County is the youngest of Pennsylvania’s...