Small town cafe hidden in gift shop

Small town cafe hidden in gift shop

Walking down the street in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania, you’d probably walk right by the Village Peddler Country Store if you were looking for a restaurant. Sure, there’s a “Café” sign in the lower left corner of the plate glass window, but your eyes are caught instead...
Chainsaw chorus rocks Ridgway, PA

Chainsaw chorus rocks Ridgway, PA

RIDGWAY, PA  February 24, 2013  — Rrrmmm, Rrrmmmm, Beezzzzzz Beezz Beezzzzzzzzzz  If you were walking the streets of Ridgway, PA in the past week, you’d be very familiar with these sounds of chainsaws. From the steps of the court house to the banks of the...
Bedford County, PA for covered bridges and much more

Bedford County, PA for covered bridges and much more

Roughly two hours east of Pittsburgh and two hours northwest of Washington, D.C., you’ll find what may be the largest concentration of historic and picturesque covered bridges – most of which are still in operation today. If you follow the directions of the driving...
Bay Leaf – a hidden gem in Allentown

Bay Leaf – a hidden gem in Allentown

Having just driven into Allentown, Pennsylvania to spend the night, we really hadn’t made any dinner reservations.  Checking with a couple on-line apps, we finally decided to try the Bay Leaf, at 935 Hamilton Street.  Turns out it couldn’t have been more convenient,...
The Great Allegheny Passage for bikers and hikers

The Great Allegheny Passage for bikers and hikers

Bike Pittsburgh to Rockwood to Cumberland and back in a long weekend, and discover the best in small-town America. Looking for a bike trail where you can ride in natural surroundings? A path you can follow without resorting to maps or GPS? Maybe you want a path where...