The Christmas Scarecrow is the first of this year’s Dark Christmas Traditions that Country Fox will be exploring. This creepy character is one of the many anti-Santa figures that appears at this time of year. While the Christmas Scarecrow doesn’t have the same draw as Krampus, he is still quite creepy. How it Began A …
November 27th is Small Business Saturday, and Country Fox is bringing you 9 Small Businesses you will want to check out. Don’t forget, shoppers can visit these stores throughout the Holiday shopping season to get some unique gifts for their loved ones. 1. Book Lovers Are you or someone you know a book lover? I …
Country Fox visited Brigid’s Cross Religious and Spiritual Treasures recently. We love to shop local and this little shop is worth a visit! The Shop Located in Cambria City Historic District, Brigid’s Cross opened it’s doors to the public earlier this year. The shop is small, but cozy. St. Brigid is a Catholic saint from …
The Cresson Sanatorium turned Cresson State School and Hospital turned SCI Cresson has now turned over another new leaf as Big House Produce. The grounds have a long history, nearly 110 years. The land has seen sickness, death and violence over this time. This weekend we explored what is left of the buildings. Read on …
It’s October and the days are getting shorter. Leaves are falling from the trees. Halloween is around the corner. There is still time to enjoy some fall activities. Just beware of spectral dogs, ghosts and devils! Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes There are plenty of pumpkin patches around. Some are bigger and more commercial, while …
Country Fox went on a morbid excursion this weekend. We visited the Cambria County Historical Society in Ebensburg. The Historical Society has brought back a fascinating display: Morbid Curiosity. The display opens just in time for the spooky and dark time of year. What can one expect? The exhibit is located on the second floor …
Nothing says fall like Ebensburg’s PotatoFest. This weekend graced all visitors with the perfect weather for the 30th Annual PotatoFest. If you have never been, you are missing out. Potatoes? Yes, the last Saturday of September is dedicated to the lowly potato. How can an entire festival be dedicated to potatoes? Well, Cambria County is …
Country Fox spent some time at the Festival of Books Saturday morning. What is the Festival of Books you might be asking? How it Started It started in 2018 as the Allegheny Regional Festival of Books (ARFB). This grassroots organization wanted to promote local authors while creating a literary festival that was community based and …
Cambria County Arts and Heritage Festival is a unique gathering of the old and the modern. Country Fox strolled through on Sunday, September 12th. Haven’t visited this wonderful event before? Read on to find out why you should next year. Laurel Highlands Historical Village The Laurel Highlands Historical Village is a non-profit founded in 2003. …
Country Fox has been having some mini adventures. We’ve been getting out and about as much as possible trying to enjoy as much of the end of summer as possible. A few weeks ago we went on a hike with some friends. This past weekend we attended a bluegrass festival. Today I’m going to share …