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Exploring Moraine State Park in Butler County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - January 5, 2022 0

Crescent Bay Overlook on the South Shore of Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park.

Moraine State Park is a 16,725-acre recreational area located about an hour north of Pittsburgh in Butler County. Moraine State Park is named for its...

Hiking the Alan Seeger Trail in Huntingdon County

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - January 4, 2022 0

The Alan Seeger Trail is a short but beautiful loop hike through the Alan Seeger Natural Area in the Rothrock State Forest. The Alan Seeger...

Visiting Prince Gallitzin’s Crypt in Cambria County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - January 3, 2022 0

Entrance to Prince Gallitzin's crypt in front of Saint Michael's Church in Loretto, PA.

Prince Gallitzin's crypt in Cambria County contains the remains of a former Russian prince turned trailblazing Catholic priest, Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin. Born the son of...

Exploring the Johnstown Flood Museum in Cambria County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - January 1, 2022 2

Path of the Flood 3D model at the Johnstown Flood Museum in Cambria County.

The Johnstown Flood Museum, located in downtown Johnstown, tells the story of the tragic May 31, 1889 flood that killed over 2,200 people and...

Exploring the Johnstown Flood National Memorial in Cambria County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - January 1, 2022 0

Illustration of the South Fork Dam failing on May 31, 1889, causing the Johnstown Flood.

The Johnstown Flood National Memorial honors the more than 2,200 lives lost and the thousands more injured in the Johnstown Flood of May 31,...

Visiting Penn State in the 1940s

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - December 25, 2021 4

Pollock Road near Schwab Auditorium and Old Main in the 1940s.

What did the Penn State main campus look like in the 1940s, and how do those same locations look in 2021? Recently while going through...

22 Must-See Attractions in Blair County

PA Counties Rusty Glessner - December 21, 2021 0

A collage of four images highlighting the must-see attractions in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The top left photo features a historic steam train with plumes of white smoke, and an engineer standing by. The top right shows a serene lake with clear reflections of autumn-tinted trees and fluffy clouds. In the bottom left, a group of reenactors in colonial military uniforms stands in formation at a fort. The bottom right picture displays the colorful and inviting entrance to DelGrosso's Amusement Park, complete with the American and park flags fluttering in the breeze.

If you’re looking for the best things to see and do in Blair County, you’re in the right place! The county was formed in 1846 and is named...

Exploring Hidden Ruins at Raystown Lake

PA Abandoned Places Rusty Glessner - December 20, 2021 3

Sunken railroad bridge at Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County.

Hidden around and beneath the surface of Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County are abandoned ruins of roads, bridges, and structures of historical significance, just...

Visiting the Lost Children of the Alleghenies Monument

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - December 19, 2021 0

How to Get to the Lost Children of the Alleghenies Monument and Burial Site in Bedford County, PA

The Lost Children of the Alleghenies were two young brothers who wandered away from their Bedford County, PA home and perished in the nearby...

Exploring Antique Depot in Blair County

PA Antique and Flea Markets Rusty Glessner - December 18, 2021 0

Collage of four photos showcasing Antique Depot in Duncansville, Blair County, PA. The top-left image features the store’s exterior with a large parking lot filled with cars. The top-right image highlights a vendor booth packed with colorful glassware, vintage kitchenware, neon signs, and collectibles. The bottom-left image displays a booth with antique furniture, books, and nostalgic memorabilia, including a red vintage cooler and decorative pottery. The bottom-right image provides a view down an aisle lined with vendor booths filled with glass cases, dishware, and a variety of antique and vintage items.

If you're looking for information about visiting Antique Depot in Blair County, you're in the right place! Antique Depot is an massive antique store and...