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 …
How It Started Sun-Kissed Country Store began simply. Just a few handmade items at a basket auction/craft show. That was back in March of 2013. Things began to take off from there. In September of 2013 the first store front opened. This store front was on Philadelphia Street in Indiana. While business was doing well, …
Grandview Cemetery is a beautiful and sprawling 235-acre cemetery. It has 47 burial sections and twelve miles of paved road that wind their way through old and new headstones. The Creation 136 years ago a group of prominent area residents gathered to discuss the lack of burial space in the town. In 1884 the existing …
Frye’s Antiques, Indiana PA: History Frye’s Antiques in Indiana PA is a large two story building located in Indiana county. They have been in operation for over 26 years. Joe Frye, Sr had been involved with antiques for 40-plus years. Before becoming Frye’s Antiques, they were known as Denise’s Antique Mall. They are now the …
Handcrafted is a term best used to describe this location. Not only do the owners provide consignment space for around thirty eight vendors of hand crafted and repurposed items, but the building itself has been handcrafted. Historical Beginnings Mayberry is located in Dilltown. Dilltown was laid out in 1850 by William Stephens and James C. …
Limiting this article to just five trails to visit in Somerset County was difficult. There are multiple trail systems and state parks in Somerset County. Each of these has several trails, so I handled this blog a little differently. 5 Trails to Visit in Somerset County 1. State Parks. Somerset County is a large county …
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 …