{"id":4805,"date":"2013-03-02T23:21:30","date_gmt":"2013-03-03T04:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=4805"},"modified":"2017-11-19T10:42:01","modified_gmt":"2017-11-19T15:42:01","slug":"ridgway-pa-center-of-all-season-outdoor-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/ridgway-pa-center-of-all-season-outdoor-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Ridgway, PA \u2013 center of all-season outdoor fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_4812\" style=\"width: 209px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ridgway-Courthouse-79651.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4812\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4812\" alt=\"Ridgway, PA Courthouse\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ridgway-Courthouse-79651-199x300.jpg?resize=199%2C300\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ridgway-Courthouse-79651.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ridgway-Courthouse-79651.jpg?resize=99%2C150&amp;ssl=1 99w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ridgway-Courthouse-79651.jpg?w=399&amp;ssl=1 399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ridgway, PA Courthouse<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In February every year, the internationally renowned <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/dbhas.info\/XiHEbQ\">Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous<\/span> takes place in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. Since my great grandfather was their town physician around the turn of the 20<sup>th<\/sup> century, we decided to go see the Rendevous and also check out Dr. Bardwell\u2019s office on Main Street. What we discovered was that Ridgway is the center of so much more to see and do in the great outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>Ridgway is one of those great little towns that still maintains their historic Main Street with buildings dating back to the late 1800\u2019s. Smack in the center is the court house with its beautiful tower and court records that \u00a0go back to\u00a01881. There\u2019s also a wealth of <!--more-->history to be found at the <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org\/\">Elk County Historical Society<\/span> at 109 Center Street, including a rare, 7-shot, revolving-chamber pill gun that Dr. Bardwell used to hunt deer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4811\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Dr-Bardwells-Deer-Rifle-7163.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4811\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4811\" alt=\"Dr. JS Bardwell's deer rifle\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Dr-Bardwells-Deer-Rifle-7163.jpg?resize=600%2C216\" width=\"600\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Dr-Bardwells-Deer-Rifle-7163.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Dr-Bardwells-Deer-Rifle-7163.jpg?resize=150%2C54&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Dr-Bardwells-Deer-Rifle-7163.jpg?resize=300%2C108&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. JS Bardwell&#8217;s deer rifle<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Heading over to the Chamber of Commerce\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ridgwaychamber.com\/\">visitor center<\/a> at 300 Main Street, you can pick up a variety of fun adventure ideas and brochures. Also pick up a list of restaurant, lodging and shopping suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>Before taking off, we tried <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Jordans-Bar-Grill\/117762164917684\">Jordan\u2019s Bar and Grill<\/a> at 169 Main St. \u2013 home of the Big \u201cA\u201d Burger \u2013 a whopping hamburger patty between two grilled cheese sandwiches. Their microbrews are noteworthy as well. For lighter fare, like soup and sandwiches, you could try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Joeys-Bakery\/178803545505449\">Joey\u2019s Bakery<\/a> across the street at 200 Main. For breakfast or lunch, it\u2019s a town tradition.<\/p>\n<p>Flowing right through Ridgway is the Clarion River \u2013 a perfect river for canoeing, kayaking or just float tubing in the summer. We\u2019ll be headed back in warmer weather just for that purpose. Located on Main, you can rent everything you need at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lazyrivercanoerental.com\/\">Lazy River Canoe Rental and Bike Shop<\/a>. \u00a0The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lazyrivercanoerental.com\/floating%20river%20info.html\">Clarion River<\/a> is designated as one of our National Wild and Scenic Rivers. Float trips can be arranged from 9 miles to 61 miles in length \u2013 and from 3 hours to 25 hours long.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re more of a land lover, the <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/pavisnet.com\/tcrtt\">Clarion\/Little Toby Rail-Trail<\/span> is for you. Run, hike, bike or ski this 18-mile trail that runs from downtown Ridgway, south to Brockway. Amazing as it seems, the entire length of the trail does not cross a single highway. \u00a0Want to try snowshoeing in the winter, head first to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.countrysquirreloutfitters.com\/\">Country Squirrel Outfitters<\/a> for snowshoe or ski rentals.<\/p>\n<p>Want to get even further from the populace? Ridgway is in the southeast corner of the <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\/r9\/allegheny\">Allegheny National Forest<\/span>. With hundreds of miles of trails, it\u2019s the snowmobiling capital of Pennsylvania. The trails are wide, well-marked and easy for riders of all ages. They even have a snow depth hotline at 877-SNO-MBLE updated every Tuesday and Thursday around noon.<\/p>\n<p>For more year round activities in the region, check the <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.visitpago.com\/things-to-do\/recreation\/\">Visit PA Great Outdoors site<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Follow Doug Bardwell on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bardwellwrites?sk=wall\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook <\/a>,\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/photodb\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter,\u00a0<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dougbardwell\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/104364214412141376690?rel=author\">Google+<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In February every year, the internationally renowned Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous takes place in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. Since my great grandfather was their town physician around the turn of the 20th century, we decided to go see the Rendevous and also check out Dr. Bardwell\u2019s office on Main Street. What we discovered was that Ridgway is the 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PA Courthouse In February every year, the internationally renowned Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous takes place in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. Since my great grandfather was their town physician around the turn of the 20th century, we decided to go see the Rendevous and also check out Dr. Bardwell\u2019s office on Main Street. What we discovered was that Ridgway is the center of so much more to see and do in the great outdoors. Ridgway is one of those great little towns that still maintains their historic Main Street with buildings dating back to the late 1800\u2019s. Smack in the center is the&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/latest-news-blog\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Blog<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Travel<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ridgway-Courthouse-79651.jpg?fit=199%2C300&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ridgway-Courthouse-79651.jpg?resize=399%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ridgway-Courthouse-79651.jpg?resize=399%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ridgway-Courthouse-79651.jpg?fit=399%2C600&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/latest-news-blog\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Blog<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Travel<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Blog<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Travel<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">biking<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">canoeing<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">float trips<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">hiking<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Kayaking<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">PA<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">paddling<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Pennsylvania<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Ridgway<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">skiing<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">snowshoeing<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">biking<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">canoeing<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">float trips<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">hiking<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Kayaking<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">PA<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">paddling<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Pennsylvania<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Ridgway<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">skiing<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">snowshoeing<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 13 years ago","modified":"Updated 8 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on March 2, 2013","modified":"Updated on November 19, 2017"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on March 2, 2013 11:21 pm","modified":"Updated on November 19, 2017 10:42 am"},"featured_img_caption":"Ridgway, PA Courthouse","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-1fv","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":4732,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/chainsaw-chorus-rocks-ridgway-pa\/","url_meta":{"origin":4805,"position":0},"title":"Chainsaw chorus rocks Ridgway, PA","author":"Doug","date":"February 27, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"RIDGWAY, PA \u00a0February 24, 2013 \u00a0-- Rrrmmm, Rrrmmmm, Beezzzzzz Beezz Beezzzzzzzzzz\u00a0 If you were walking the streets of Ridgway, PA in the past week, you\u2019d be very familiar with these sounds of chainsaws. 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