INTRODUCTION The America's Industrial Heritage Project combination of local, regional, state, and In the summer of 1987 the Park Service America's Industrial Heritage Project is will emphasize cooperative planning, national interests could "make a collective began a systematic inventory of industrial underway! This innovative and development, and management of the effort to provide for the development of heritage sites and also started data challenging project involves a nine-county region's resources. This will be done by visitor-oriented programs, interpretive collection and research regarding these region in southwestern , creating a cooperative atmosphere for exhibits and waysides, and access to sites and AIHP themes. After finalization which has an exciting and significant discussion and action among local, state, certain sites of interest and significance." of the Action Plan, in cooperation with history. With its steep-sloped, heavily and federal levels of government in close In 1986 Congress focused on alternative state and local governments, the Park forested hillsides, its rural farmsteads and cooperation with area businesses and 4 of the survey, which called for a regional Service began some site-specific work, small communities nestled in scenic organizations. approach to preservation and promotion, which focused on nationally significant valleys, and its urban industrial centers, and requested that the National Park sites in existing NPS areas and on other the Allegheny Highlands is a diverse and Implementation of the America's Service take a more detailed look at the significant sites that are affiliated directly fascinating region awaiting discovery. Industrial Heritage Project will give region's resources and develop a with project themes. NPS personnel also visitors from across the nation an program for implementing the concepts in served as commission staff and assisted appreciation of some of the forces that that alternative. This became the in public involvement. shaped America's industrial development emphasis for the early phases of the and progress. Given the small numbers America's Industrial Heritage Project. of national historic sites that are devoted to the development and growth of heavy In December 1986 an ad hoc commission industry and the industrial labor composed of representatives from movement in America, it is appropriate regional industries, local governments, that we as a nation examine ways to better and area organizations was formed to commemorate this significant chapter in direct the early part of the project. This the story of America's growth. The commission worked diligently to oversee industries that developed in southwestern the planning process, knowing that a Pennsylvania contributed significantly to cooperative framework would be the key

FARM, NORTHERN CAMBRIA COUNTY America's movement westward, allowed to the success of their work. Four for the growth of cities, and provided the committees were organized within the critical materials for fueling the "arsenal of commission to oversee the planning The purpose of America's Industrial democracy," enabling the nation to fight process and address various aspects of Heritage Project (AIHP) is twofold. The for freedom in World War II. the project - Cultural Resources, first purpose is to commemorate the Economic Development, Tourism and significant contribution of the region's Marketing, and Transportation. and steel, , and transportation ELIZA FURNACE, CAMBRIA COUNTY industries, which helped fuel and move The first project task involved the America's industrial growth and completion of an action plan. The development and establish her standing commission conducted an extensive among the nations of the world. Many of public involvement program and held a the region's cultural resources relate not series of public meetings during only to America's heritage but to her future formulation of the action plan to obtain PROJECT LEADERSHIP as well. The area's important contribution citizen sentiment on project goals. The After Labor Day 1987, legislation was to the rich ethnic and social history of the resultant draft Action Plan was reviewed introduced to the Southwestern nation is also an important part of the in public meetings throughout the Pennsylvania Heritage Preservation project. Second, the project will use nine-county region. Based on input from Commission - a federally legislated related historic sites and cultural citizens and organizations, changes were commission in the Department of the resources within the nine counties as OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE, BEDFORD COUNTY made and the final Action Plan was Interior. Congress found that focal points for a tourism promotion distributed to the public on Labor Day, program. Tourism development efforts 1987. The plan guides future project the iron and steelmaking, coal, will also include the region's scenic, emphasis, outlines funding and and transportation industries and natural, and recreational areas in the BACKGROUND management needs, and provides the labor of their workers direction for potential local, state, and SOUTHWESTERN overall AIHP plan. A series of heritage Much of the project's background is based contributed significantly to federal legislative agenda items. The routes or tour routes will be designated in in a 1985 (NPS) America's movement westward, action plan forms the basis for future the area so that visitors can enjoy the study of the region entitled allowed for the growth of the implementation strategies related to the PENNSYLVANIA area's numerous historic sites and Reconnaissance Survey of Western Nation's cities, and helped fuel project and identifies new opportunities recreational activities and at the same Pennsylvania Roads and Sites. This NPS and move its industrial growth for coordination among the various levels time appreciate the scenic valleys, farms, survey identified the significant cultural and development..., [that] there of government. towns, and forested slopes of the resources at Johnstown and Altoona as are only a few recognized historic Allegheny Highlands region of focal points for tourism initiatives. The sites that are devoted to Pennsylvania. survey also stated that some reasonable portraying the development and growth of heavy industry and the two members from the National the region's overall economy and how interpretation, and development of visitor Routes for residents and visitors. WHAT'S AHEAD? facilities. Another example is the industrial labor movement in Park Service historic preservation and economic PENNDOT is also responsible for Based upon the recommendations cooperative agreement between the Park America; and the 9-county region development goals can be meshed improvements to major highways in the contained in the Action Plan, 1989 and Service and the Altoona Railroaders in southwestern Pennsylvania the director of the National Park continues to be a task of the Economic region, such as US 119,219,220, and US succeeding years should allow for more Memorial Museum. This agreement known as the Allegheny Service, ex officio, or his delegate Development Committee. The Tourism 22, the William Penn National Heritage detailed planning work and the provides NPS assistance for Highlands contains significant and Marketing Committee continues to Highway. Also, PENNDOT is working implementation of project goals and development of new visitor facilities at examples of iron and steel, coal, The commission can, among otherthings, examine ways to coordinate with the commission to establish the objectives. As outlined in the legislation, National Historic and transportation industries, elect a chairman; appoint the necessary project-related marketing strategies Southwestern Pennsylvania Industrial by November 1990 the Southwestern Landmark and for cooperative planning, and is a suitable region in which staff; receive property; make loans and throughout the nine-county region. The Heritage Route - a series of heritage Pennsylvania Heritage Preservation interpretation, and facility development in the story of American industrial grants to conserve and protect sites, Transportation Committee maintains its routes throughout the nine-county area. Commission needs to establish a the railroaders museum complex in heritage can be appropriately buildings, and objects that are related to focus on the region's highways and roads, blueprint for the development of the area's downtown Altoona. interpreted to present and future the industrial development of the area and including improvements to US 22, a The Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks resources. This includes an analysis of generations. that are included on or eligible for the critical east-west transportation link and the Pennsylvania Fish and Game the methods of inventorying, preserving, National Register of Historic Places; and through the region, and US 119, 219, and Through the individual missions of the Commission work with the commission in and interpreting the cultural and historic To implement the Action Plan and the use its funds to obtain property, facilities, 220, the region's three major north-south four national park system units within the areas relating to the region's natural resources of the area and purpose of the proposed legislation, the and services needed to carry out its highway connectors. Ideas under project region, the Park Service will also environment; they also provide recommendations for coordinating Southwestern Pennsylvania Heritage duties. The commission can also consideration include providing better provide visitor orientation, information, outstanding recreational lands and activities. Commitments regarding the Preservation Commission was formed in designate a Southwestern Pennsylvania access, creating more opportunities for and project-related theme development facilities. And the Pennsylvania responsibility for funding and 1989 as "the means by which the cultural Industrial Heritage Route - a vehicular visitor orientation, and enhancing the as well as technical assistance and Department of Commerce is working management of various projects and heritage of the 9-county region ... may be tour route that links historic, cultural, scenic quality of the road corridor. The interaction with surrounding communities closely with county and regional tourism programs from both governmental and recognized, preserved, protected, natural, scenic, and recreational sites in committee continues to provide input to within the project region. NPS personnel promotion agencies to help visitors from private sector sources will need to be interpreted, and made available for the southwestern Pennsylvania (specific the commission for the establishment of are continuing to serve as commission across the nation discover why the identified. benefit of the public." initial sites to be included are given in the heritage tour routes. staff and assist in public involvement until Allegheny Highlands is a great place to legislation) and additional segments that spend a vacation. H BLAST FURNACE, BETHLEHEM STEEL, such time as the commission appoints CAMBRIA COUNTY will link sites that are designated in the their own staff. Future years should find project future. implementation in full swing. Numerous CONCLUSION developments related to tourism JOHNSTOWN INCLINED PLANE, CAMBRIA COUNTY However, the future success of the promotion and historic preservation are With widespread involvement in the America's Industrial Heritage Project isn't expected to involve both the public and project by area citizens and good just keyed to the cooperative activities of private sectors. Protection of several coordination between all levels of Awareness of Design in Improvements to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Heritage historic sites, development of additional government, the area's important historic US 22 and Heritage Route Selection Preservation Commission or the recreational areas, improved regional and other resources can be enhanced, Criteria is one result of this work. The assistance provided by the National Park transportation, and greater opportunities the region's economy will benefit, and the Park Service is also working with the Service. The active participation of for the private sector to invest in the local nationally significant historic and cultural Cultural Resources Committee to various agencies of the commonwealth of economy are also expected as benefits of resources will be preserved for future inventory regional historic sites related to Pennsylvania and involvement by county the project. generations. Just as important, the CAMBRIA IRON COMPANY, CAMBRIA COUNTY the project themes and is beginning to and municipal governments and private , HUNTINGDON COUNTY American people will be able to see, LEMON HOUSE, ALLEGHENY PORTAGE RAILROAD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, BLAIR COUNTY prioritize their significance. This is being businesses and organizations is central to enjoy, and learn about some of the more Membership on the new commission was done through historic resource studies meeting future project objectives. significant aspects of America's industrial established as follows: PARTNERSHIPS - conducted by NPS historians and historic County and municipal governments also heritage. surveys of industrial sites and At the state level, the Pennsylvania His­ have a key role in the project. Among two members appointed by the THE KEY TO communities conducted by the NPS torical and Museum Commission, among other activities, each county has governor of Pennsylvania (one PROJECT SUCCESS Historic American Buildings Survey other activities, is assisting owners of his­ developed coordinating committees to representing the Pennsylvania JOHNSTOWN FLOOD MUSEUM, CAMBRIA COUNTY (HABS) and Historic American toric properties in their preservation ef­ focus on how individual counties in the Historical and Museum A project of this magnitude requires a Engineering Record (HAER) teams. forts and in preparing National Register project region can best participate in the Commission and one great deal of cooperation between many nomination forms on eligible properties. AIHP. representing the Pennsylvania The four committees established by the different groups, organizations, During the course of the project, the Park The Pennsylvania Department of Com­ Department of Community original ad hoc commission are continuing governments, and people. In Service will be entering into several munity Affairs is coordinating with the Last, but certainly not least, the Affairs) to serve the Southwestern Pennsylvania coordination with the Southwestern cooperative agreements and will continue project in numerous ways, including the participation of private businesses, Heritage Preservation Commission. The Pennsylvania Heritage Preservation to provide technical assistance that is Main Street Manager program, recreation organizations, and area citizens has nine members, one from each of Cultural Resources Committee is Commission, the National Park Service is related to future development of the AIHP improvement grants to municipalities, proved to be the project's most valuable the nine counties continuing to advise the commission working on several projects related to the themes to local and state governments community comprehensive land use plan­ asset. The construction of new visitor regarding historic sites throughout the region's cultural resources, economic and and other qualifying organizations. An ning, and improvements to public facilities, the private investment in four members from the Southern nine-county region, evaluating the sites in tourism development, and transportation. example is the cooperative agreement facilities. rehabilitating historic buildings, and the Alleghenies Planning and relationship to the project themes, and, in This includes work with the between the Park Service and the dedicated work of volunteers at the local Development Commission cooperation with the Tourism and Transportation Committee to identify auto Johnstown Flood Museum Association to The Pennsylvania Department of level are evident throughout the region. Marketing Committee, assessing the tour routes and opportunities to enhance provide technical assistance regarding Transportation (PENNDOT) plays an The people of the Allegheny Highlands four members from Laurel appeal of the sites to visitors. Helping to area highways that provide visitor access the museum's collections and exhibits important role in ensuring that area roads are excited about the AIHP and are Highlands, Inc. identify what role tourism should play in to the region. The production of Aesthetic and to coordinate in museum planning, and highways are safe and efficient travel getting involved! K-4 LOCOMOTIVE, BLAIR COUNTY OUR REGION HELPED BUILD AMERICA, NOW WE WANT TO SHARE THE HERITAGE WITH YOU... SPECIAL EVENTS HISTORICAL SITES RECREATIONAL SITES AND ACTIVITIES CULTURAL SITES

FAYETTE COUNTY 130 FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL. Parades, crafts, food, 260 HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK. Historic tours, sidewalk FAYETTE COUNTY 170TONOLOWAY BAPTIST CHURCH. Built in 1804 on site Of 330 GRANDVIEW CEMETERY. Resting place of 777 unknown FAYETTE COUNTY FULTON COUNTY BLAIR COUNTY FAYETTE COUNTY WESTMORELAND COUNTY BLAIR COUNTY entertainment, and antique show. In Bedford - annually, sales, displays, food, and festival. In Blairsville-annually, 2nd original 1752 church; used as a hospital during the Civil War. victims of the 1889 flood. In Johnstown off PA 271 (814) 10 NATIONAL PIKE FESTIVAL. Wagon trains, crafts, displays, 10 SEARIGHTS TOLLHOUSE. One of the two remaining 535-2652 1 0 MILL RUN WATER SLIDE. Exciting 400-foot water slide, 1 4 0 . Early to the west built in 1755 during the 310 . Family-priced amusement park with over 1 0 . Considered most architecturally significant 1 4 0 WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF ART. Museum housing two 270 SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Extension early-mid Ocl. (814)623-1771. week of May (412) 459-0580. On PA 655, 1 mile north ot border (717) 485-4064. 18th century English rooms and a collection of American museum provides programs and activities in American arts. antiques, demonstrations, entertainment, and homemade tollhouses in Pennsylvania. On US 40 west of Uniontown. 1 80 BURNT CABINS GRIST MILL. Ca. 1770 operating mill for local 34 0 SELDOM SEEN VALLEY MINE. Adventuresome tour of playground, game room, and snack bar. 7 miles north of ; now a 28-mile historic hiking trail. 30 funtastic rides and attractions, water slides, and building in America; designed in 1936 by Frank Lloyd Wright. foods. Town festivals along US 40 in Fayette and Somerset 140 OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION. Candle-lit 270 QUEEN EVERGREEN PAGEANT. An important event for 20 NEMACOLIN CASTLE. Erected 1759 (during the French and grains; tours available, also a campground. On US 522 north underground coal mine and artifacts museum. 6 miles north Ohiopyle, 15 miles south of Donegal (412) 455-2929 or (412) From to Ray's Hill (717) 485-4064. entertainment. In Lakemont south of Altoona (814) 11 miles north of Farmington on PA 381 (412) 329-8501. paintings, drawings, and decorative arts. In Greensburg (412) In Hollidaysburg - open Mon. through Fri. 9-4:30, Sat. and counties - annually, 3rd weekend in May (412) 238-5661. pathways, live nativity scene, and log cabins decorated for Indiana County, the Christmas tree capital of the world. Indian War) to honor Indian leader Nemacolin; also site ot Fort of McConnellsburg (717) 987-3244. of Patton on PA 36 - Memorial Day to Labor Day and 354-2531 1 5 0GREAT COVE GOLF AND RECREATION CLUB Semiprivate 949-PARK 2 0GREAT MEADOWS AMPHITHEATER. Wide variety of family 837-1500 Sun. 1:30-5:30 (814) 695-0648. Christmas. Old Bedford Village, US 220 - annually, the three Burd. In Brownsville (412) 785-6882 or (412) 785-6308. weekends in Sept. and Oct. 10-6 (814) 247-8511. 20 FAYETTE COUNTY'S ANNUAL FALL FOLIAGE Location varies - annually, in spring (412) 463-7505. 1 90 FORT LITTLETON. Marker identifying site of the fort built in 20 INDIAN CREEK VALLEY RAILROAD. 7-1/2 miles through club featuring a 9-hole, par 36 course. In McConnellsburg - 32 0BLANDS PARK. Family-priced amusement park with more entertainment presented in an open scenic amphitheater. 8 15 0 APPLE HILL PLAYHOUSE. Flourishing, affordable summer 28 0 MISHLER THEATRE. Various plays, programs, and other weekends before Christmas (814) 623-1156. 30 CRAWFORD'S CABIN. Replica of frontier home of Colonel 1755 for the protection of settlers and destroyed in 1764. On 350 SCHWAB GARDENS. Steel tycoon Charles M. Schwab's CELEBRATION. Historical tours, Fall Foliage Parade, gorgeous Indian Creek Valley on trackless train Between open early March-November, call for reservations (717) than 25 rides and attractions. In Tipton, on US 220 north of miles east of Hopwood on US 40 (412) 329-8563. theater, which uses local talent in both production and activities held in this 1906 theater. In Altoona - year-round CAMBRIA COUNTY Crawford - early pioneer and soldier who was burned at the US 522 north of turnpike exit 13 (717) 485-4064. summer estate, with unique sculptured garden and exquisite buckwheat and sausage suppers, barbecues, arts and crafts, stake by Indians in 1782. In Connellsville (412)628-3888. architectural detailing. In Loretto adjacent to St. Francis Normalville and Mill Run (412) 455-2646. 485-9924 Altoona (814) 684-3538 3 0TOUCHSTONE CENTER FOR CRAFTS. Year-round performance of comedies and musicals. In Delmont on Manor (814)944-9434 FULTON COUNTY 200 LAST CONFEDERATE BIVOUAC. Marker showing where Road off US 22 or 66 (412) 468-5050. 290PENN STATE/ALTOONA CAMPUS COMMUNITY ART and more. Throughout different parts of Fayette County - 280 CAMBRIA COUNTY FAIR. Large county fair with agricultural 40 LINDEN HALL. Large, scenic, historic mountaintop resort 3,000 Confederate soldiers camped in 1864 following the College - guided tours Mon. through Fri. 9-4, Sat. and Sun. 30WHITEWATER RAFTING AND BOATING Guided and 33 0 ZOO/FANTASY FOREST. Natural setting and home exhibitions and evening workshops; entertainment Thursday annually, late Sept. through Oct. (412) 628-4798. 1 50 FULTON COUNTY FALL FOLK FESTIVAL A celebration of displays, concerts, and many activities. North of Ebensburg complex with golf, swimming, tennis, fishing, theater, burning of Chambersburg. On US 522, 1/2 mile south of 1:30-5(814)536-1816. unguided canoe and raft trips on the Youghiogheny , WESTMORELAND COUNTY to hundreds of animals from all parts of the world. 4 miles north evenings and craft workshops during summer. 9 miles east of 1 6 0 SAINT VINCENT SUMMER THEATER. A professional equity CENTER. Cultural activities and entertainment for the restaurant, and overnight accommodations. Near Perryopolis McConnellsburg. of Gallitzin exit on US 22 - April through Nov. 10 a.m. til dusk Uniontown (412) 438-2811. theater, offering four to five productions per summer. US 30 community and students. In Altoona (814) 949-5064. 30GREATER UNIONTOWN ALL ETHNIC FESTIVAL harvest time with local craftspersons, farm machinery on US 219 - annually, late Aug. (814) 536-1816. offered by several outfitters. In Ohiopyie and (412) 16 0 IDLEWILD PARK. Part of 410-acre recreational complex, (412)529-7543. BLAIR COUNTY (814) 942-0100 or (814) 944-4811 4 0JUMONVILLE CROSS. 65-foot 35-ton steel cross that can be at Saint Vincent College - Memorial Day to Labor Day (412) Continuous entertainment, special events, delicious cuisine displays, exhibitions, and events. Countywide, 3rd weekend _ 238-5661 including Story Book Forest, Jumpin' Jungle, Hootin' Holler, Of Oct. (717)485-4064. 50 WHARTON FURNACE. Built in 1837 by Congressman Andrew WESTMORELAND COUNTY 4*YOUGH RIVER RALLY. USCA-sanctioned canoe races, live 34 0BLUE KNOB SKI AREA. Two-mile ski trail, extensive seen over a 40-mile radius. Off US 40 on top of Chestnut 537-8900 or (412) 539-9761 HUNTINGDON COUNTY from all nationalities, and two days of family fun. Throughout BLAIR COUNTY Stewart for smelting iron ore; restored in 1962. 2 miles south 360 HORSESHOE CURVE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK and the H20hhh Zone Water Park. On US 30, 3 miles west entertainment, food, crafts, and Little Miss River Queen snow-making, day and night skiing; rental shop, lodging, and Ridge east of Uniontown (412) 439-4912. 17 0 REEVES THEATRE. Setting of many internationally acclaimed downtown Uniontown - annually, 1st weekend in June (412) 1 60 FULTON COUNTY COUNTRY SPRING FLING Local artisans of US 40 west of Fort Necessity. 210 . Detailed on-site reconstruction of the original Most impressive engineering project in American railroad of Ligonier (412) 238-3666. 30 0 JUNIATA COLLEGE CULTURAL EVENTS Drama, dance, 290 KEYSTONE COUNTRY FESTIVAL. Countywide arts, crafts, history; built in 1854, it enabled locomotives to cross other facilities. Claysburg exit, US 220 (814) 239-5191, plays and outstanding productions. PA 130 at Seton Hill 430-2909 and craftspersons, flea markets, bazaars, and Firemen's British fort from the French and Indian War (1758). On US 30 contest. In Connellsville - annually, last weekend in June 1 7 0 MULBERRY HILL GOLF CLUB. 18-hole, 6,200-yard, par 71 and vocal/orchestral music presented in an annual artist commercial booths, professional entertainment, and antique Alleghenies; scenic view. 5 miles west of Altoona (814) outside PA call 800-458-3403. SOMERSET COUNTY College (412) 838-4232 or (412) 838-4241. 40 FESTIFALL. Children's activities, old-time music, historic foods, Carnival. In McConnellsburg - 2nd weekend in May (717) SOMERSET COUNTY in Ligonier (412) 238-9701. (412)628-5500 public golf course, with riding and pull carts. 8 miles south of series. In Huntingdon Borough (814)643-4310. auto show. In Altoona - weekend after Labor Day (814) 943-8151 18 0 FLAX SCUTCHING FESTIVAL. Descendants of Ligonier and tours of the Albert Gallatin house. On PA 166, 3 miles 485-4064 220 BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD. Site of 1763 British victory over New Stanton (turnpike exit 8) (412) 547-1909. 5 0 MOUNTAIN PLAYHOUSE. Oldest summer theater in Laurel 31 0THE MCCONNELLSTOWN PLAYHOUSE. Home stage for 943-8151. 60 SOMERSET HISTORICAL CENTER: SOUTHWESTERN Indian forces that decided the territorial fate of the frontier 370 RAILROADERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM. Home of the K-4 HUNTINGDON COUNTY Valley pioneers re-creating a portion of the Revolutionary north of Point Marion at National Historic Site 170 FULTON COUNTY FAIR. McConnellsburg fairgrounds - steam locomotive, numerous railroader's exhibits, rolling SOMERSET COUNTY 18^ MURRYSVILLE GOLF CLUB. 18-hole, 5,575-yard, par 70 Highlands, staging summer stock, plays, and musicals; small GoWest Productions, a nonprofit organization dedicated to 300 FORT ROBERDEAU BATTLE DAYS AND ENCAMPMENT A PENNSYLVANIA'S RURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM during Pontiac's Rebellion. North of Jeannette on PA 993 War; hayrides, fiddlers contest, and displays. In Slahlstown - annually, early October (412) 725-9190. annually, last week of Aug. (717) 485-4064. stock, and operating model railroad. In Altoona (814) public golf course. In Murrysville (412) 327-0729. 35 0SHAVERS CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER. Year-round art gallery. At Jennerstown (814) 629-9201 or (814) 629-9412. quality theater productions. In McConnellstown on PA 26 weekend of garrison duty, skirmishes, tactical weapons Regional museum chronicling changes in rural life from 1600s (412)527-5584 50 HIDDEN VALLEY RESORT. Downhill skiing, indoor/outdoor along PA 711 south - 2nd Sat. and Sun. in Sept. (412) 50 FAYETTE COUNTY FAIR. Livestock, commercial and to 1900s and emphasizing regional effects of industrialization. 946-0834 exhibits related to the outside world featured in a 700-acre 6 0THE LAUREL ARTS/PHILIP DRESSLER CENTER FOR THE (814)627-0311. demonstrations, and activities of the Revolutionary War 230 HISTORIC HANNA'STOWN. Site of the first courthouse (1773) pools, boating, fishing, golf, tennis, and scenic hiking . 19 0 GOLFING AT THE SHERATON INN. 9-hole golf course, 593-7417 or 593-2119. educational exhibits, and special events such as tractor pulls, WESTMORELAND COUNTY 4 miles north of Somerset on PA 601 (814) 445-6077. in county; burned by Indians and British in 1782; courthouse, 380 BAKER MANSION MUSEUM. 28-room mansion housing a natural setting. Just north of McAlevy's Fort on PA 26 (814) ARTS. Concerts, festivals, and regular exhibits that change 32 0 HUNTINGDON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Local period. US 220 to Kettle Street (Altoona), 8 miles into Sinking large collection of period furniture, exhibits, and displays; built On PA 31,12 miles west of Somerset (814) 443-6454 or (800) beautiful setting, riding carts available. On US 30, east of horse pulls, and demolition derby. 5 miles north of Uniontown, 70 COVERED BRIDGES. Important structures reflecting the jail, fort, and archeological dig. 3 miles north of Greensburg 863-2000 monthly; a Pennsylvania historic landmark. In Somerset (814) history research library in an 1887 house; ongoing exhibits 1 80 WESTMORELAND ARTS 8. HERITAGE FESTIVAL. Juried ad Valley - late July, noon-5 (814) 695-5541 or (814) 946-0048. nation's historical heritage; 10 in Somerset County now by ironmaster Elias Baker In Altoona - Tues. through Sun. 458-0175 Greensburg (412) 836-6060. at fairgrounds on US 119 - annually, first week of Aug. (412) (412)836-1800. 36 0 STANDING STONE GOLF CLUB. An 18-hole, par 70 golf 443-2433 and programs. In Huntingdon Borough - Tues. and Wed., show, 130 craft booths, 26 ethnic food booths, children's 310 BLAIR COUNTY ARTS FESTIVAL. Outdoor stages, juried art preserved as historic landmarks. (814) 443-6564. 1-4:30(814)942-3916. 6 0 SEVEN SPRINGS RESORT. Largest recreation area in the 20 0 CHAMPION LAKES GOLF COURSE. 18-hole, 6,608-yard, par INDIANA COUNTY 438-0502 24 0 COMPASS INN MUSEUM. Served as a stopping place for 7 0SOMERSET MUSIC FESTIVAL. Individualized teaching, Mar. through Nov. and by appt. (814) 643-5449. activities, and continuous entedainment. At Twin Lakes Park exhibits, children's activities, fireworks, and craft and food 80 ADDISON TOLL HOUSE. Repaired and restored tollhouse that stagecoaches and drovers on the old Philadelphia- 390FORT ROBERDEAU. Restored Revolutionary War fort, area, with golfing, swimming, skiing, health spa, bowling, 72 golf course with restaurant and clubhouse. 7 miles north course with clubhouse and restaurant. 4 miles north of east of Greensburg - annually, July 4th weekend (412) booths. In Altoona - in May prior to Memorial Day (814) was acquired by the Daughters of the in Turnpike until the 1850s. On US 30 in Laughlintown (412) originally constructed to protect miners trom Indians and indoor mini golf, roller skating, and more. 8 miles east of of Ligonier on PA 711 - Mar. through Nov. (412) 238-5440. Huntingdon on PA 26 (814) 643-4800. practice, and theory with internationally known faculty. 19 0CHRISTMAS TREE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. Indiana 33 0 HARTSLOG MUSEUM. Featuring canal and other local history. Tories. US 220 to Kettle Street (Altoona), 8 miles into Sinking SOMERSET COUNTY 836-1700 1919. On US 40 in Addison (412) 329-8388, (412) 329-4037. 238-4983 or (412) 238-6818 Champion (814) 352-7777 or (800) 452-2223 (out of PA). 37 0 LAKE RAYSTOWN RESORT. Full marina, two 380-foot Various locations in Somerset County - annually, late June County most famous for growing and harvesting Christmas In Alexandria Borough - weekdays (except Wed.) from 944-9434 or (412) 437-4519. Valley (814) 695-5541 or (814) 946-0048. 250 WEST OVERTON MUSEUMS. 1859 brick mill/distillery 70 WHITE WATER RAFTING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING AT waterslides, Whitewater innertube ride, and two speed slides or early July (814) 443-2433. trees; visitors welcome at various tree plantations. Many 11-5, and 7-9 p.m. on Mon. and Thurs. evenings (814) 60 PENNSYLVANIA MAPLE FESTIVAL Maple sugar 190 FT. LIGONIER DAYS. Food booths, sidewalk sales, church 320 BLAIR COUNTY SPORTS SHOW. Outdoor recreation displays 90 SPRINGS MUSEUM. Considered one of the finest privately 4O0HISTORIC HOLLIDAYSBURG. National historic district INDIANA COUNTY museum, 1838 Overholt homestead, and stone cottage CONFLUENCE. Whitewater rafting and canoe excursions on in an attractive wooded setting. 5 miles east of Entriken on PA 8 0SOMERFEST. Arts, crafts, races, continuous live locations (412)463-7505. 669-4313 demonstrations, crafts, quilt show, entertainment, tours meals, entedainment, large craft fairs, and colorful Saturday and exhibits. In Altoona - annually, last week of Feb. (814) supported facilities of its kind, this museum depicts the life of birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. On PA 819, between Scottdale featuring pre-Civil War residences and Victorian homes on 210 CHESTNUT RIDGE ON THE GREEN GOLF COURSE 18-hole through Maple Manor, parades, and more. Along US 219, in parade. In Ligonier - annually, 2nd weekend in Oct. (412) 944-4043. interesting walking tour. In Hollidaysburg off US 22 (814) the middle Yough; guided tours, rentals, float fishing, lessons, 994(814)658-3500 entertainment, dancing, food, and children's activities 20 0 SMICKSBURG. Center of county's Amish community. In the early settlers of Casselman Valley. On PA 669 in Springs and ML Pleasant (412) 887-7910. public golf course, clubhouse, and restaurant. In Blairsville Meyersdale - annually, first part of April (814) 634-0213. 238-4200 or 238-9701. _ (814)662-2625 696-0313. and custom itineraries (814) 443-6564. 38 0 SEVEN POINTS MARINA. Full-service marina, with boat celebrating area's German heritage. In Somerset - annually, northwest part of county (412) 463-7505. (412)459-7188 70 SPRINGS FOLK FESTIVAL. Reliving early days in the historic 2O0LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES. Competitive Highland HUNTINGDON COUNTY 1 00 SOMERSET COUNTY COURTHOUSE Highest county seat in INDIANA COUNTY 80 HIDDEN VALLEY SKI TOURING CENTER. Trail system with rentals, ski equipment, and houseboat rentals. 2 miles east of in mid July (814) 443-2433. 210 AMISHTOUR. Tourof Amish homes and schoolhouse, historic Pennsylvania at 2,199 feet in elevation; striking copper dome 22 0 SALTSBURG HIKING TRAIL. Hiking trail that follows route of and scenic Casselman Valley. On PA 669 between Salisbury dancing, piping, drumming, athletics, and Scottish fiddling. At HUNTINGDON COUNTY 30 miles of trails; ski instruction, guided tours, and 9 Hessfon off PA 26 on Raystown Lake (814) 658-3074. sites, craft shop, cheese factory, buggymaker shop, winery, 330HUNTINGDON COUNTY FAIR. Pennsylvania's second largest roof. In Somerset (814) 443-1434. 260 STONE HOUSE MUSEUM. 1830 dwelling converted to a the Pennsylvania Canal and Pennsylvania Railroad along the leather shop, and much more. Loop tour starts in Indiana and Grantsville, MD-annually, 1st Fri. and Sat. in Oct. (814) Idlewild Park, 3 miles west of Ligonier - annually, 2nd Sat. 410 EAST RAILROAD NATIONAL HISTORIC wilderness cabins also available. 8 miles east ot Donegal, 12 BEDFORD COUNTY agricultural exhibition. Southwest of Huntingdon Borough - museum of Saltsburg's past. In Saltsburg (412) 639-3692. Conemaugh and Kiskiminetas . Trailhead in Saltsburg Borough - May through Oct. (412) 463-7505. 662-4158 or (301) 895-5985. and Sun. in Sept. (412)238-3666 or (412) 831-1408. LANDMARK. Unique narrow gauge railroad operating in its miles west of Somerset (800)458-0175 or (814) 443-1900. 9 0 OPERA HOUSE THEATER/OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE. Live mid Aug. (814)643-0660. BEDFORD COUNTY 270 OLD INDIANA COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1869 courthouse, on Borough (412)639-9092. 22 0 FARM SAMPLER TOUR. Tourof sheep, dairy, and hog farming 80 MOUNTAIN CRAFTS DAYS. Over 120 traditional crafts 210SCOTTDALE COKE & COAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL & the National Register of Historic Places. In Indiana Borough original location. On PA 994, 1 mile west of Orbisonia - 90 TRAIL. A 10-1/2 mile multipurpose theater productions every weekend, mid May through mid 340SHADE GAP PICNIC. A full week of fun. In Shade Gap - 23 0 MACK PARK. Ballfields, tennis courts, and picnicking. South of operations, all in one day. Tour starts in Indiana Borough - demonstrated in a natural woodland setting, traditional foods SCOTTDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Food, crafts, 1 -| 0 OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE. Reconstructed pioneer settlement - areas open to public (412) 349-3400. weekends, June through Oct., 11 -4 (814) 447-3011. recreational trail for hiking, biking, and walking; bike rentals Sept., with special features in Oct. and Dec. and dinnertheater annually, last week of July (814) 259-3596. with over 40 authentic buildings; costumed settlers and Indiana Borough on US 119 (412) 463-7505. May through Oct. (412) 463-7505. featured. 4 miles north of Somerset on PA 601 at Somerset entedainment, antique car show, quilt and ad show, parade, 280 JOHN SUTTON HALL, INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PA 420 SHADE GAP ELECTRIC RAILROAD. Operating electric trolley also available. Between Confluence and Ohiopyle on PA 381 Jan. through Mar. US 220, in Bedford (814) 623-1156. 350 HUNTINGDON COUNTY ARTS FESTIVAL A display of arts craftspeople in action. 1 mile north of Bedford on US 220 - CAMPUS. One of the oldest buildings on campus (1875); on 24 0 DOG SHOW. Blue Spruce Park near 23 0 KEYSTONE OVERLOOK AND VISITOR CENTER Birds-eye Historical Center - annually, 1st weekend after Labor Day and antique and flea markets. In Scottdale - annually, 3rd that offers rides for visitors. On PA 994, 1 mile west of (412)329-8591 1O0BEDFORD SPRINGS FESTIVAL FOR THE PERFORMING and crafts that highlight the unique structures, quilters, and open 9-5 daily April through Oct. (814) 623-1156. the National Register. In Indiana Borough - open to public Ernest, off PA 110 - annually, in Sept. (412) 463-7505. view of Keystone generating plant and Indiana County's (814)445-6077. weekend in Sept. (412) 887-6350 or (412) 887-5700. Orbisonia - weekends and holidays, Memorial Day through ARTS. Audiences gather under a spectacular tent to enjoy storytellers of the area. In Hesston on PA 26 - annually, last 120 BEDFORD HISTORIC DISTRICT. Downtown historic district of (412)357-7930 25 0 BLAIRSVILLE'S B J.G. BOAT RACE. In Blairsville - annually, beautiful Christmas trees. On PA 156 near Shelocta - mid 90 SOMERSET COUNTY FAIR. In Meyersdale - annually, 4th 220WESTMORELAND COUNTY FAIR. Nightly tractor and Bedford; 12 specific landmarks on the walking tour. In Bedford Oct. 11:30-4:30 (814) 447-9576. BEDFORD COUNTY performances by the highly acclaimed Festival Orchestra and weekend in June (814) 627-3241. 290 INDIANA COUNTY COVERED BRIDGES Includes in fall (412) 459-6730. May through mid Oct. (412) 463-7505. week in August (814) 634-5619. 4-wheel-drive pulls, country bands, horse pulling contest, and (814)623-1771. Kintersburg, Harmon, Dice's, and Thomas bridges, built 430 SWIGARTMUSEUM. Forty outstanding American cars and fine 100 DOWN RIVER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB. A superb quality guest soloists. In Bedford at Bedford Springs Hotel - annually, 360RAYSTOWN COUNTRY SPORTS SHOW. A three-day 130SCHELLSBURG HISTORIC DISTRICT Interesting and 100 NEW CENTERVILLE FARMERS' AND THRESHERMEN'S demolition derby. Between Mutual and Norvelt at fairgrounds between 1870 and 1910. Various locations throughout county collection of license plates and auto name plates. 3 miles east 18-hole golf course and club. In Everett off US 30 (814) July and August (814) 623-9001. exhibition of outdoor sports equipment and building needs. important historical area in Bedford County, featuring (412)463-7505 CAMBRIA COUNTY CAMBRIA COUNTY JUBILEE. Steam engines ot all sizes, live entertainment, - annually, late August (412) 887-4908. of Huntingdon on US 22 - daily July and Aug. and weekends 652-5583 110 FOUNDRY ART STUDIO. Fine arts classes in drawing and Just southwest of Huntingdon Borough at fairgrounds - landmarks such as an 1806 log church. In Schellsburg, west 300 SILAS M. CLARK HOUSE. Built in 1870 and formerly a boys 26 0 GLENDALE LAKE. 1,760 acres of pristine water, with boating, crafts, and quilt show. On PA 281 in New Centerville - of Bedford on US 30 (814) 623-1771. June, Sept., and Oct. 9-5 (814)643-3000. 110 IRON MASTERS GOLF COURSE. A challenging 18-hole painting; paintings on display. In Everett off US 30 on Juniata 24 0 COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER OF CAMBRIA COUNTY annually, 3rd week in April (814) 669-4407. academy, now serves as county museum and tourism bureau fishing, swimming, hiking, and camping. Northeast of Patton annually, 2nd weekend in Sept., Thurs. through Sun. (814) INDIANA COUNTY 140 BROAD TOP HISTORICAL COAL MINING DISTRICT office; on the National Register. In Indiana 8orough (412) 440 HUNTINGDON NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT A main professional quality course. Off PA 36 in northern Bedford Street - year-round (814) 652-5066. Original art and handicraft exhibits, classes, and concerts. In between PA 36 and 53 (814) 674-3691. 926-3142 230 SALTSBURG'S CANAL DAYS. Historic walking tours, parade, Partially intact remnants reflecting the growth and 463-9600 street of interesting 19th-century buildings. In Huntingdon County (814) 224-2915. Johnstown on PA 271 (814) 255-6515. development of the coal mining and railroading industries. 27 0 CAMBRIA COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL ARENA. 4,000-seat food, and festival. In Saltsburg - annually, 1st weekend in Borough (814)643-1110. 120 BEDFORD SPRINGS GOLF COURSE Offers 18-hole FULTON COUNTY 25 0 SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART Prominent BEDFORD COUNTY June (412) 639-3692 Northeastern Bedford County, on PA 26 (814) 635-3220. CAMBRIA COUNTY 450SHARRAR HOUSE. Constructed in 1841 on the Juniata center for ice skating, basketball, hockey, and other 150CIVIL WAR ENTRENCHMENTS. Prepared in 1863 by militia championship golfing. On Business US 220, south of Bedford 12 0FULTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Includes a collections and national exhibits. In Loretto on St. Francis 240 NEW GROWTH ARTS FESTIVAL. Demonstrations, displays, Division of the Pennsylvania Canal; now the home of the ML entertainment. In Johnstown (814) 536-5156. 110 ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL Juried artists and against threatened Confederate attack on railroad at Altoona. 31 0 THE JOHNSTOWN INCLINED PLANE World's steepest (814)623-6121 College grounds (814) 472-6400. food, and festival. In downtown Indiana Borough - annually, 28 0 JOHNSTOWN MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE 9-hole public golf museum, library, and kitchen. In East craftspersons demonstrating and selling their original works Between Snake Spring Valley and Morrisons Cove (814) passenger and auto funicular, extending from the valley to the Union Historical Society. In Mount Union (814)542-2869. 130 CHALYBEATE PARK. Features a large public swimming pool, 26 0 JOHNSTOWN WALKING TOUR. Downtown historic district inJuly(412)357-ARTS course. In Johnstown (814)288-3011. McConnellsburg (in Fulton House) - open Thursdays 1-4 under tents; entertainment and food. Old Bedford Village, US 623-1771. mountaintop; on the National Register. In Johnstown on PA bowling area, and picnic pavilion. In Bedford (814) 623-6006. highlighted. In Johnstown (814) 539-1889. 250 INDIANA COUNTY FAIR. Carnival, shows and contests, 29 0 APPLEDALEGOLFCOURSE.9-hole,par36publicgolfcourse. (717)485-4064 220 - annually, late June (814) 623-1156. 56(814)536-1816 320 THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD MUSEUM. Houses exhibits In Ebensburg, off US 22 (814) 472-6080. 13 0YOUNGBLOODS THEATRE OF ANTIQUES. Faithfully 1 20 PIONEER DAYS CELEBRATION. Pioneer games, a pig roast, harness racing, horse and tractor pulls, and many exhibits. FULTON COUNTY South of downtown Indiana Borough at Mack Park on US 119 centering around the great Johnstown flood of 1889; on the 30 0 SUMMIT COUNTRY CLUB. 18-hole, par 72 golf course. In preserved original stage theater (built in 1900) housing local wagon rides, demonstrations, performances by American 160 FULTON HOUSE. A stage lavern and hotel built in 1793; - late Aug. to early Sept. (412) 463-7505. National Register. In Johnstown on Washington Street (814) Cresson (814) 886-9985. nostalgia and an antique gallery. In McConnellsburg - Mon. Indians, and skirmishes by militiamen. Old Bedford Village, governors and four presidents have stayed here. In 535-1889 through Fri. 9:30-4:30 (717) 485-4064. US 220 - annually, early Sept. (814) 623-1156. McConnellsburg (717) 485-4064.

SCENIC AND NATURAL WONDERS PARKS - STATE AND COUNTY PARKS-FEDERAL TOURISM PROMOTION OFFICES

FAYETTE COUNTY SOMERSET COUNTY BLAIR COUNTY FAYETTE COUNTY WESTMORELAND COUNTY HUNTINGDON COUNTY FAYETTE COUNTY 140 MEADOW GROUNDS LAKE. 208-acre site, with fishing, CAMBRIA COUNTY The tourist information contained in this brochure has been provided by the tourism promotion offices listed below. Please , boating, and hiking. Southwest of McConnellsburg - STATE PARKS 10 FORT NECESSITY NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD. Site of first 40 YOUGHIOGHENY LAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA 7©ALLEGHENY PORTAGE RAILROAD NATIONAL HISTORIC 1 0 LAUREL CAVERNS. Pennsylvania's largest caverns; picnic 13 0 POWDERMILL NATURE RESERVE. Including exhibits of local 190 LINCOLN CAVERNS. The caverns contain massive STATE PARKS accessible only by a dirt road (717) 485-4064. contact these offices for further information on area attractions. These offices also have complete listings of accommodations, battle between England and France for control of North Year-round fishing, picnicking, boating, and camping, in SITE (LEMON HOUSE). The story of canal boats on railroad tables, souvenirs, trackless train ride, and campground plants and animals, 3/4-mile nature trail, and educational flowstones, delicate stalactites, and sparkling crystals. 4 miles 1 0 . The largest state park in the area, 150 STATE PARK. Picnicking and hiking 290 PRINCE GALLITZIN STATE PARK 6,249 acres, with 1,760-acre lake, boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and America and 's first military engagement. Garrett (MD), Fayette, and south Somerset counties (814) cars that were raised and lowered from level to level over the restaurants, and other facilities. available. 8 miles east of Uniontown off US 40 (412) 329-5968. programs. Off PA 381, near Rector (412) 593-6105. west of Huntingdon on US 22 - open 9:00 daily; weekends offering beautiful scenery, Whitewater rafting, fishing, opportunities. 15 miles west of McConnellsburg on US 30 (717)485-3948 camping. Just north of Patton between PA 36 and PA 53 (814) 11 miles east of Uniontown on US 40 (412) 329-5512. 395-3242 or (814) 395-3166. ; trails, exhibits, and visitor center. 10 20 CUCUMBER FALLS. A beautiful waterfall bordered by a series 140LOYALHANNA NATURE TRAIL. One-mile trail along only in Mar., Nov., and Dec. (814) 643-0268. bicycling, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, camping, canoeing, and hiking. On PA 381 (412) 329-8591. 674-3591 20 FRIENDSHIP HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Country miles west of Hollidaysburg on US 22 - open 7days/wk. (814) of mountain peaks. 1/2 mile southwest of Ohiopyle Falls (412) Loyalhanna Creek, highlighting typical floodplain plant and 200 INDIAN CAVERNS. Guided tours offered daily. 11 miles east of WESTMORELAND COUNTY estate of Albert Gallatin, early 19th century government official INDIANA COUNTY 886-8176. 329-8591 animal life. Just west of Ligonier (412) 238-7560. Tyronne on PA 45, open 9:00 daily; weekends only Dec. COUNTY PARKS COUNTY PARKS and diplomat; guided tours, hiking, picnicking, and exhibits. 4 30 FERNCLIFF PENINSULA. A unique 100-acre nature preserve 1 5 0 /ROARING RUN NATURAL AREA through Mar. (814)632-7578. STATE PARKS 30 0 DUMAN LAKE. Lake, picnic shelters, sports facilities, and frails. 50 CONEMAUGH LAKE RECREATION AREA. Guided tours of miles north of Point Marion on PA 166 (412) 725-9190. HUNTINGDON COUNTY formed by a great horseshoe bend in the river. On PA 381 3,593 acres for hiking, backpacking, hunting, fishing, and 210 ALAN SEEGER NATURAL AREA. A 150-acre area containing 20 DUNLAP CREEK. About 50 acres, with boating, picnicking, 160 KEYSTONE STATE PARK. 1,200 acres of natural beauty, with On PA 271, in Belsano (814) 536-1816 flood project; also hunting, picnicking, canoeing, ballfields, ballfield, children's play area, and stocked lake for fishing. On 30 JUMONVILLE GLEN. Site of British and French forces 1 • LAUREL HIGHLANDS, INC., 120 East Main Street, Town 5«CAMBRIA COUNTY TOURIST COUNCIL, 711 Edgehill near Ohiopyle State Park (412) 329-8591. overnight camping. In Westmoreland, Fayette, and Somerset some magnificent specimens of hemlock, white pine, and 78-acre lake, large turf and sand beach, tenting and camping. and playground. East of Saltsburg (412)459-7240. 80RAYSTOWN LAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA PA 112 south of US 40 (412) 437-9466 skirmishes leading to the and the 40 OHIOPYLE FALLS. Magnificent scenery and platforms counties (412) 238-9533. rhododendron. Northern Huntingdon County near McAlevy's 4 miles north of Latrobe off PA 981 (412) 668-2939. BLAIR COUNTY 8,300-acre lake, best known for its striped bass fishing; also Hall, Ligonier, PA 15658(412)238-5661. Drive, Johnstown, PA 15905 (814) 536-1816. 30 JACOB'S CREEK. About 100 acres, with sailboats, rowboats, French and Indian War. Near Fort Necessity, 2.7 miles north Fort (814) 643-2340 170 (also in Somerset County). CAMBRIA COUNTY power boating, camping, picnicking, and hiking. South of overlooking the falls. In Ohiopyle State Park (412) 329-8591. picnicking, children's play area, and large stocked lake for 13,500 acres with 70-mile hiking trail, hunting, fishing, and STATE PARKS of US 40 (412) 329-5512. CAMBRIA COUNTY 220 DETWEILER RUN NATURAL AREA Wilderness area fishing. Off PA 982 near Wooddale (412) 437-9466 or (412) Huntingdon Borough (814) 658-3405. 50 NATURE RESERVE. Over 20 miles of marked cross-country skiing. Off PA 653 west of Scullton (412) 310 . Cabins, swimming, picnicking, 60 JOHNSTOWN FLOOD NATIONAL MEMORIAL Remains of characterized by virgin white pine and hemlock with 437-3604 trails traversing an area of great natural diversity. 20 miles 160 THE CONEMAUGH GAP. Sweeping panorama, with overlook, 455-3744 hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and winter recreational the dam; tours, trails, and visitor center with movie and 2«SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES PLANNING AND 6«FULTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT rhododendrons of unusual size. Near McAlevy's Fort (814) 40 MASONTOWN-GERMAN. Tennis, bocce, horseshoes, ball 180 . 600 acres with picnicking, hiking, east of Uniontown on PA 381 (412) 288-2777 or (412) created by cutting 1,350-foot ravine diamonds, and picnicking. In Masontown (412)437-9466 or activities. Just west of Hollidaysburg on US 22 (814)695-6807 exhibits of flood story. Northwest of St. Michael, Sidman exit CENTER, Box 723, McConnellsburg, PA 17233 (717) through the Allegheny Mountains. West of Johnstown on PA 643-2340. rental cabins, and camping; famous spring drinking water or (814) 695-7667. DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, 541 58th Street, 329-8501. (412)437-3604. Southeast of Rector off PA 381 (412) 238-6623. US 219 - open 7 days/wk, (814) 886-8176. 56 and 403. 230 BEAR MEADOWS NATURAL AREA. Registered natural 320 STATE PARK (also in Bedford County). 5,614 landmark with rare trees and shrubs like black and red spruce, acres for year-round camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, and Altoona, PA 16602 (814) 946-1641 or (800) 252-3595 485-4064. SOMERSET COUNTY SOMERSET COUNTY COUNTY PARKS balsam fir, and pitcher plants. Near McAlevy's Fort (814) other recreational activities; downhill and cross-country skiing BLAIR COUNTY or (800) 458-3433 (outside PA). 60 MOUNT DAVIS-FORBES STATE FOREST Featuring the 643-2340 STATE PARKS 19# CEDAR CREEK. 460 acres, partially on Youghiogheny, with and snowmobile trails in winter. Claysburg exit, US 220 (814) 276-3576 highest point in Pennsylvania - a rock 3,213 feet above sea 1 70 CHIMNEY ROCKS. A natural rock formation overlooking 50 . 4-acre lake with 9 rental cabins, 60 picnicking, amphitheater, hiking, sledding, snowmobiling, and T HUNTINGDON COUNTY TOURIST PROMOTION level; picnicking and grills. Near Salisbury on US 219 (412) tent and trailer camping sites with picnic tables, and swim tobogganing. On PA 51, just north of I-70 in Rostraver Hollidaysburg. Near Hollidaysburg (814) 942-3916 or (814) Township (412) 836-1703 or 929-4352. 238-9533. beach. 9 miles east of Donegal on PA 31 (814) 445-8673. COUNTY PARKS 3« BEDFORD COUNTY TOURIST PROMOTION AGENCY, AGENCY, 241 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652 696-0313. 20# CHESTNUT RIDGE. 143 acres with designated hunting areas, 330 MORRISONS COVE MEMORIAL PARK. Year-round family 70 CASSELMAN RIVER. Popular for ratling and canoeing. River 60 . 65-acre lake with camping, 180 ROARING SPRING PARK. Natural spring thai can be heard for picnicking, and swim beach. 10 miles east of Donegal on PA snowmobiling, sledding, tobogganing, and 25-acre lake for recreation - roller skating, bowling, swimming, tennis, 137 East Pitt Street, P.O. Box 1771, Bedford, PA 15522 (814)643-3577. goes from Confluence, PA to Maryland (814) 445-6431. miles, beautifully displayed at community park. In Roaring 31 (814) 445-7725 or (814) 352-7238. fishing. Between Mt. Pleasant and Donegal on PA 982 (412) ballfields, and picnicking. In Martinsburg (814)793-2176. Spring (814) 224-4814. 70 LAUREL RIDGE STATE PARK/LAUREL HIGHLANDS 836-1703 (814)623-1771. BEDFORD COUNTY HIKING TRAIL. 13,500-acre park with 70-mile hiking trail, 21 % MAMMOTH PARK 400 acres with picnicking, ballfields, HUNTINGDON COUNTY fishing, and cross-country skiing. Between Conemaugh 27-acre stocked lake, 88-foot waterslide, boats, and 8« INDIANA COUNTY TOURIST BUREAU, S. 6th Street & 80 CORAL CAVERNS. Natural formations in caverns that were Gorge and Ohiopyle, along Laurel Mountain (412) 455-3744. designated hunting areas. On PA 130 from Greensburg (412) STATE PARKS hidden for 300 million years. In Manns Choice on PA 31 - 836-1703 or (412) 423-5132. 340 . 695-acre park with scenic 4« BLAIR COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, Wayne Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701 (412)463-7505. 220 NORTHMORELAND PARK. 540 acres, with picknicking, open for touring with reservations (814) 623-6882. BEDFORD COUNTY trails, an ice mine, prominent vistas, picnicking, and family 90 REYNOLDSDALE FISH HATCHERY Opportunities to view fishing, hiking and horseback trails, tennis, tobogganing. camping. 16 miles south of Huntingdon on PA 26 (814) 1212 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA16601 (814)943-8151. STATE PARKS sledding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Off PA 356. 658-3847 various sizes and species of fish being raised for stocking Allegheny Township (412)727-7616. purposes. In New Paris north of US 30 (814) 839-2211. 80 . 6,000-acre park with picnicking, 350 GREENWOOD FURNACE STATE PARK. Park offering a wide 230 TWIN LAKES PARK. 300 acres, with stocked lakes, picnicking. range of outdoor recreation activities (camping, hiking, 100 LOYSBURG GAP. Scenic gap thai was an early gateway to field games, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, hiking and horseback trails, Painted Turtle snowmobiling, sledding, skiing, and camping. Claysburg exit, fishing) and environmental and historical interpretation, 20 Morrisons Cove and the site of the first planing mill in Bedford Handicap-Accessible Trail, and handicap fishing decks. Off miles southeast of State College on PA 305 (814) 667-3808 US 220 (814) 276-3576. US 30 east of Greensburg (412) 837-8611. County. South of Loysburg on PA 36 (814) 623-1771. 90 SHAWNEE STATE PARK. 3,840-acre park with picnicking, 36 • . Year-round park with a wide 110 GRAVITY HILL. Site where cars seem to coast uphill at speeds range of outdoor recreation; fishing, hunting, ice sports, field games, fishing, sailing, canoeing, hiking, and camping. INDIANA COUNTY approaching 10 miles an hour. Near New Paris in Chestnut Near Schellsburg off US 30 (814) 733-4218. snowmobiling, and swimming. 10 miles south of State College Ridge area on PA 96 (814) 623-1771. 100 . 331-acre park with STATE PARKS on PA 26 (814) 667-3808. picnicking, fishing, boating, skiing, and camping. Off PA 36 240 . Swimming, boating, hiking, FULTON COUNTY near Saxton (814) 658-3847. hunting, camping, and winter sports. Between Indiana COUNTY PARKS Borough and Ebensburg (412)463-3850. 370 BLAIR PARK. Featuring a swimming area. In Huntingdon 1 20 FULTON COUNTY CLIFFS OVERLOOK Panoramic view of COUNTY PARKS Borough along Standing Stone Creek. Pennsylvania, Maryland, and . 15 miles west of 110 PARK. Featuring children's recreational COUNTY PARKS 38# DUDLEY/EAST BROAD TOP HISTORIC PARK. Along PA913 McConnellsburg, 4 miles off US 30. in Dudley. facilities, scenic area, and fishing along the Raystown Branch 25 0 BLUE SPRUCE Hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, bicycling, of the Juniata River. In Bedford (814) 623-1771. 39 0 THREE SPRINGS PARK. Featuring a swimming area. In Three and skiing. Near Ernest, off PA 110 (412) 463-7505. Springs along PA 994. 1 2 0 COUNTY COVERED BRIDGE AREAS. 13 scenic and historic 260 PINE RIDGE. Horseback riding, hiking, fishing, boating. covered bridges, six of which are county owned. In Bedford picnicking, and skiing. 3 miles east of Blairsville (412) County (814) 623-1156. 463-7505. 270 HEMLOCK LAKE. Fishing, hunting, hiking, and winter sports. FULTON COUNTY Between Glen Campbell and Rossiter off PA 336 (412) 463-7505 STATE PARKS DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 130 COWANS GAP STATE PARK. Park with 42-acre lake, 28 • MEMORIAL PARK One of the oldest and most historic areas in the county, served as hiding spot for travelers on the swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating, camping, and hunting Underground Railroad. In Indiana Borough (412)463-8636. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (in season). Atop off US 30 (717) 485-3948 NPSD-2 June 1989