Every summer South Park and Hartwood Acres host free concerts in the park. They have everything from local bands to bands that are about to take off to the top stars of music shows to old bands (Jefferson Starship) to the two time Grammy winning Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to the Pittsburgh Opera. The music is change every week from funk, […]
Located about an hour outside Pittsburgh, PA and right up the round from Uniontown, PA; is one of six toll houses in Pennsylvanian from the 1830’s. Today only two are left of the six. The toll road started taking tolls in 1806 and stop in 1905. The toll house was built in 1835 and is a small house with a […]
My day in Ligonier Valley was incredible. The drive along the Lincoln Highway was covered with beautiful water ways, trees, and other fun stuff to look at. Located about 50 miles away from Pittsburgh, Ligonier Valley has both been shaped and helped shaped the America that we know. It was the road to the west. In one day, you can […]
Prickett Fort Prickett Fort was not a military fort but rather a fort for settlers around the area came when Native Americans threatening to attack. Built in 1774, by Captain Jacob Prickett it held a meeting house, a storehouse, and 14 tiny cabins in 12 foot high log walls and a blockhouse in each corner. Location: Near Fairmont, West Virginia. Take […]
On to the right, as you enter Coopers Rock State Forest, a road will take you to the trail head of Clay Furnace Trail. At the top, it has a nice parking area with a picnic area. The hike is about a mile down and a mile back. The first part of the trail has a bit of a grade […]
I love to hike and I am not afraid of the humans that I meet but the animals. After all, I am invading their home. I try to leave only my footprints and not upset their homes so I stay on the trail when ever possible. But look what I found on the trail. I am not sure what kind […]
Along I-79 in West Virginia above exit 137 is the Veterans Memorial Bridge. It looks new and it is pretty with flags one each side. If you take exit 137, then the visitor center is right off the South bound exit and over the bridge for the North bound exit. It looks like an old fort. I did not have […]
Listening to John Denver’s love song to West Virginia, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and driving in West Virginia is just like heaven. A true happiness burst through from your soul. No matter what the season as you enter West Virginia the sign says, “Welcome to West Virginia-Wild and Wonderful”. It is a wonderful state if you are looking for […]
Overview Most of the museums close by 5:30 pm with extended hours to 7:30 pm during warmer months. Plus the heat of the day is not a fun time to walk around outside. So, plan for an nice evening walk after the museums close and grab a bottle of water or fill up your reusable water bottle. Or if your […]