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Exploring Emerald Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest

PA Waterfalls Rusty Glessner - April 9, 2022 0

How to find Emerald Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.

Emerald Falls is a picturesque 15 foot-tall waterfall in the Sullivan County portion of the Loyalsock State Forest. Named for the abundant amount of emerald...

17 Must-See Attractions in Cambria County

PA Counties Rusty Glessner - April 7, 2022 0

A collage of four photos highlighting points of interest in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Top left: An expansive aerial view of a densely built town with multiple buildings, surrounded by green hills. Top right: A stately mansion with a cascading fountain in front, set against manicured lawns and a backdrop of trees. Bottom left: A sweeping landscape view of a river curving through a colorful, forested valley during fall. Bottom right: A historic stone railroad tunnel with a bicycle parked at its entrance and an interpretive sign in the foreground.

Cambria County was created on March 26, 1804, from parts of Bedford, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties. It was named after the nation of Wales, (which...

Exploring the Staple Bend Tunnel in Cambria County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - April 6, 2022 0

The Staple Bend Tunnel in Cambria County has the distinction of being the first railroad tunnel built in the United States! Constructed as part of...

Exploring the Allegheny Portage Railroad Near Altoona

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - April 4, 2022 0

The Allegheny Portage Railroad near Altoona is one of the most historic railroading sites in Pennsylvania! This 36 mile-long track was the first railroad built...

Exploring Fall Run Falls Near Pittsburgh

PA Waterfalls Rusty Glessner - April 2, 2022 0

Exploring Fall Run Falls in Allegheny County Pennsylvania.

Fall Run Falls in Allegheny County has the distinction of being the largest waterfall near downtown Pittsburgh! Located a mere 7 miles northeast of Pittsburgh,...

Exploring the Stealth Bomber Toy Store in Butler County

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - March 29, 2022 0

Playthings Etc. is a stealth bomber-shaped toy store along Route 8 in Butler County, billed by the owners as "The World's Coolest Toy Store"! In...

Exploring Buttermilk Falls in Armstrong County

PA Waterfalls Rusty Glessner - March 27, 2022 0

Buttermilk Falls in Armstrong County is short in stature but long on beauty, located along a rail trail that parallels Cowanshannock Creek, a tributary...

Exploring Springfield Falls in Mercer County

PA Waterfalls Rusty Glessner - March 26, 2022 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Springfield Falls in Mercer County, you're in the right place! Standing 20 feet tall and close to 40...

Exploring Ticklish Rock in Sullivan County

PA Natural Attractions Rusty Glessner - March 22, 2022 0

Ticklish Rock is a gravity-defying sandstone pillar on a forested plateau in Sullivan County. Resembling an upright hammer, this natural anomaly is an example of...

Exploring the Swigart Auto Museum in Huntingdon County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - March 20, 2022 0

The Swigart Auto Museum in Huntingdon County is the oldest automobile museum in the United States! The museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and...