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Exploring Fort Necessity in Fayette County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - April 14, 2021 2

A reconstructed wooden stockade at Fort Necessity National Battlefield in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, stands against a backdrop of autumn foliage and a bright blue sky. A British flag with the red cross of St. George and the white saltire of St. Andrew flutters in the foreground, marking the site of the historic 1754 battle between British and French forces during the French and Indian War. The grassy landscape and winding pathway lead visitors to the entrance of the fort, evoking the setting where a young George Washington commanded his troops in a pivotal early conflict.

Fort Necessity in Fayette County is the site of the first battle in what would become known in North America as the French and...

Exploring the Abandoned Lime Kilns at Canoe Creek State Park

PA Abandoned Places Rusty Glessner - April 11, 2021 2

The abandoned Blair Limestone Company kilns at Canoe Creek State Park.

The abandoned lime kilns at Canoe Creek State Park are remnants of a thriving limestone-processing facility that once operated around the clock in this...

Exploring the Ghost Town of Scotia Near State College

PA Abandoned Places Rusty Glessner - April 3, 2021 0

How to find the Ghost Town of Scotia near State College Pennsylvania.

Driving along Scotia Range Road through State Game Lands 176 near State College now, you'd never guess that you are passing right by the...

Exploring Factory Covered Bridge in Union County

PA Covered Bridges Rusty Glessner - March 31, 2021 0

Factory Covered Bridge over White Deer Creek.

Factory Covered Bridge is one of five existing historical covered bridges in Union County, Pennsylvania. Factory Covered Bridge FAQs How do I find Factory Covered Bridge?...

Exploring Little Shickshinny Falls in Luzerne County

PA Waterfalls Rusty Glessner - March 30, 2021 0

Little Shickshinny Falls on State Game Lands 260 in Luzerne County Pennsylvania

If you're looking for directions to Little Shickshinny Falls in Luzerne County, you're in the right place! Little Shickshinny Falls is a beautiful 25-foot tall...

Exploring Concrete City in Luzerne County

PA Abandoned Places Rusty Glessner - March 26, 2021 2

Exploring Concrete City in Nanticoke Pennsylvania.

If you're looking for information about the abandoned Concrete City, you're in the right place! Concrete City is one of the most-famous ghost towns in...

Exploring Fort Ligonier in Westmoreland County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - March 19, 2021 0

A collage of four photos showcases various scenes from Fort Ligonier in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The top-left image features a large bronze mortar cannon outside the museum entrance, with a historic battle mural and stone building in the background. The top-right photo shows two visitors standing next to a cannon near the fort’s defensive chevaux-de-frise barricades and wooden palisades. The bottom-left image presents a view of the reconstructed fort interior, complete with log walls, blockhouses, and a British flag flying above, with a small artillery cannon in the foreground. The bottom-right photo highlights a museum exhibit displaying 18th-century weaponry, including muskets, swords, powder horns, and illustrations of British soldiers.

If you're looking for information about visiting Fort Ligonier in Westmoreland County, you're in the right place! Fort Ligonier in Westmoreland County features a reconstructed...

Exploring the Lincoln Highway Experience in Westmoreland County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - March 16, 2021 4

Postcard from the Lincoln Highway Experience in Latrobe Pennsylvania.

The Lincoln Highway Experience is a museum dedicated to telling the story of the Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental automobile route linking the east...

Exploring Mill Creek Falls in Westmoreland County

PA Waterfalls Rusty Glessner - March 10, 2021 2

Several of the tiers making up Mill Creek Falls in Westmoreland County.

Mill Creek Falls is a picturesque, cascading waterfall on an idyllic mountain stream in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Located on State Game Lands 42, it's an...