Blogs about local trails to hike, bike and backpack.
While it may be snowing outside right now, nice weather is just around the corner. Country Fox is here to suggest 7 Springtime Amusements. Read on through to start planning some fun spring and summer activities. 1. Gardens at St. Francis The Shrines and Sunken Gardens at Mount Assisi are located on what used to …
An herbal affair is coming this weekend at the Dillweed Bed and Breakfast. The annual Herb Faire is always a treat. Read on to find out what goes on at an Herb Faire. Herbs Galore Each year the Dillweed Bed and Breakfast hosts the Herb Faire. The Herb Study Group of Indiana County sets up …
Located in Clearfield County, Bilger’s Rocks is an amazing location. You may be wondering why some rocks in a forest are worth a trip. Well, they are more than just some rocks. Read on and check out the photos. Creation Once upon a time, when the Earth was younger, two large continents collided together. This …
Country Fox participated in “Road Rally North” this weekend. Created and hosted by the Cambria County Historical Society, Road Rally North takes adventurous history seekers on an expedition. Participants travel along the Northern Tier of Cambria County to specific historic sites. Once at these sites, seekers look for clues to the questions. This isn’t an …
This weekend we went hiking at the Ebensburg Reservoir. The trails wind around two reservoirs. One is large and one smaller. Up until the other day I actually had no idea it was even there. Hiking the Reservoir Trail We parked at the Ebensburg Reservoir Lower Lake entrance. From there we began our hike. We …
The ghost town of Beulah can be found on the outskirts of Ebensburg. The tale of Beulah is a sad tale of the fall of the sister city of Ebensburg. And so it began… Early in 1796 the Cambria Company was formed with the Reverend Morgan John Rhees as its president. Rhees eventually convinced his …
5 Trails to Visit: 1. The Ghost Town Trail One of my favorite trails stretches out into Indiana County. The Ghost Town Trail follows along the old train line. There are multiple trail heads, parking areas, soft surfaces, and amazing history to help make this location fun and entertaining. To learn more about the GTT …
During these stressful times that require social distancing and staying home, we can begin to feel depressed and alone. Fresh air, sunshine and exercise are all great ways to help combat these feelings and alleviate some of our stress. The 5 Trails to Visit: 1. The Ghost Town Trail If you haven’t noticed yet, I …
In the beginning… David Ritter and George Rodgers purchased several thousand acres of land in the Blacklick Valley. In their purchase was an area ideal for a blast furnace. A section of the land sits near the forks of the North and South branches of Blacklick Creek. Construction began on the furnace in 1845. They …
A daring and deadly train robbery took place near Belsano, PA. Sadly, it has almost been forgotten. The robbery took place in 1924 along the Cambria and Indiana Railroad. Early Days The Cambria and Indiana Railroad (C&I) was incorporated in 1904 by the Vinton Lumber Company. It was created to haul lumber. However, soon after …