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ArmstrongAdventure County

2018-2019 Official Guide

ArmstrongCounty.com ArmstrongAdventure County Armstrong County, centrally located in the rolling, gentle hills of Western and divided north to south by the picturesque Allegheny , is a region where early American history shakes hands with a promising future. Delaware Indians first established their principle town of Kit-Han-Ne in the 1730s at present day , the county seat.

The , first named “La Belle” River by French explorers in the 1680s, has served as Armstrong County’s “highway” to the outside world, especially metropolitan 40 miles to the south.

Armstrong County offers many diverse activities to be enjoyed by anybody who visits. Some of these activities include hunting, fishing, shopping, dining, camping, golfing, water adventures, parks, history, geo-caching, festivals, and fairs. Enjoy it all in Armstrong County!

2 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County Table of Contents

8-9 Armstrong County Directory 10-11 History 12-17 Dining & Wineries 18-20 Accommodations 21-23 Camping 24-25 2018 Events 26-31 Entertainment & Attractions 32-33 Banquet Facilities 34-37 Shopping 38-39 Golf Courses 40-41 Hunting & Conservation 42-49 Water Adventures & Conservation 50-55 Trails & Conservation 56-67 Community Resources

The Armstrong County Tourist Bureau (ACTB) does not warrant or guarantee the quality of the accommodations, events, restaurants and other facilities listed in this guide. All locations on maps are approximations only. Dates and events are subject to change without notice. Admission may be charged, and rates subject to change. The ACTB accepts no responsibility for any changes that may occur. This Official Guide and Calendar of Events are brought to you by the subscribers of the ACTB through their support and advertising in this publication. Copyright 2018-2019 Armstrong County Tourist Bureau. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means, without written permission from the ACTB.

2018-2019 Armstrong Guide Published by: 2018-2019 Armstrong Guide Printed by: ARMSTRONG COUNTY TOURIST BUREAU 125 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201 724-543-4003 / 724-545-3119 FAX 1-888-265-9954 email: [email protected] web: ArmstrongCounty.com Layout and Design by: fti KH2Design Kimberly Hanna Hall 724-822-8436 kh2design.com [email protected]

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 3 Venango County

Foxburg

Parker Boat Launch

268 Parker

Allegheny River Redbank Trail Clarion County Little Sandy Creek Mayport

Kaylor Rd Brady’s Bend Redbank Trail Brady’s Bend Boat Launch New Bethlehem South Bethlehem East 68 Brady Duncan RdRedbank Creek SR1011 Distant Je erson 268 River’s Edge Boat Launch County River’s Edge Campground

USACE Sportsman Mahoning Creek Boat Launch Huling Run Templeton Butler PFBC Boat Launch CreekBend Campground Nautical Mile Marina Scrubgrass Creek County Boat Launch Nautical Mile Campground Cowansville Patterson Creek 66 28 839 ArmstrongTrail Burnt Ridge Adrian North Fork Pine Creek SR1018 Campground Dayton Smicksburg Mosgrove SR1037 Oscar Rd Cowanshannock South Fork Pine Creek Creek Boat Launch To Butler 422 Cowanshannock Worthington Trail Spaces Corners 839 Kittanning SR1028 Marina Kittanning Bu alo Creek

Shannock Community Park Glade Run Glade Municipal Boat Launch Rural NuMine

Sarver Road Sarver 28 Valley

Ford City Great Path Silver Canoe Sagamore Campground

Cornplanter Run SR2005 PFBC Numine Ford Cliff Boat Launch Atwood Slate Lick Cadogan PFBC Atwood Rosston Boat Launch Keystone Lake Rosston 422 Boat Launch

Sarver McVille SR1043 128 Ford City Rd Allegheny RiverClinton Brick Plum Creek Indiana County USACE Boat Launch Church Elderton

Cherry Run Wheel-In Campground Freeport Baker Trail

s Crooked Creek ll 66 Coc i hran s M Cochrans Mills 210 To Indiana Freeport Boat Allegheny Launch SR2026 ALT Girty Road Shelocta County 66 SR2025 Girty

Leechburg 56 Westmoreland North Vandergrift Shady Plain County Vandergrift Spring Church W Lebanon Rd North Apollo Iselin Rd Apollo 156 Boat Launch Canoe/Kayak Launch Campground Roaring Run Trail Trout 56 Rock FurnaceKiskiminetas Trail Hiking Trail River

State Gameland Venango County

Foxburg

Parker City Boat Launch

268 Parker ArmstrongAdventure County

Allegheny River Redbank Trail Clarion County Little Sandy Creek Mayport

Kaylor Rd Brady’s Bend Redbank Trail Brady’s Bend Boat Launch New Bethlehem South Bethlehem East 68 Brady Duncan RdRedbank Creek SR1011 Distant Je erson 268 River’s Edge Boat Launch County River’s Edge Campground

USACE Sportsman Mahoning Creek Boat Launch Huling Run Templeton Butler PFBC Boat Launch CreekBend Campground Nautical Mile Marina Scrubgrass Creek County Boat Launch Nautical Mile Campground Cowansville Patterson Creek 66 28 839 ArmstrongTrail Burnt Ridge Adrian North Fork Pine Creek SR1018 Campground Dayton Smicksburg Mosgrove SR1037 Oscar Rd Cowanshannock South Fork Pine Creek Creek Boat Launch To Butler 422 Cowanshannock Baker Trail Worthington Trail Spaces Corners 839 Kittanning SR1028 Marina Kittanning Bu alo Creek

Shannock Valley Community Park Glade Run Glade Municipal Boat Launch Rural NuMine

Sarver Road Sarver 28 Valley

Ford City Great Shamokin Path Silver Canoe Sagamore Campground

Cornplanter Run SR2005 PFBC Numine Ford Cliff Boat Launch Atwood Slate Lick Cadogan PFBC Atwood Rosston Boat Launch Keystone Lake Rosston 422 Boat Launch

Sarver McVille SR1043 128 Ford City Rd Allegheny RiverClinton Brick Plum Creek Indiana County USACE Boat Launch Church Elderton

Cherry Run Wheel-In Campground Freeport Baker Trail s Crooked Creek ll 66 Coc i hran s M Cochrans Mills 210 To Indiana Freeport Boat Allegheny Launch SR2026 ALT Girty Road Shelocta County 66 SR2025 Girty

Leechburg 56 Westmoreland North Vandergrift Shady Plain County Vandergrift Spring Church W Lebanon Rd North Apollo Iselin Rd Apollo 156 Boat Launch Canoe/Kayak Launch Campground Roaring Run Trail Trout Stream 56 Rock FurnaceKiskiminetas Trail Hiking Trail River

State Gameland What is a water trail? A water trail is a marked route along a river for small crafts such as kayaks and canoes.

What is marked on water trail maps? Water trails highlight land-based amenities such as access points as well as community features and important landmarks or cultural assets. This water trail map will include information on places to launch non-motorized watercrafts, water features and hazards, parking areas, camping, restrooms, types of business services in nearby communities, and other points of interest along the Allegheny River. Since many of the tributaries of the Allegheny River are navigable by non-motorized watercraft, the mapping expanded into the surrounding waterways of the river including Buffalo Creek, Crooked Creek, Cowanshannock Creek, and Mahoning Creek.

6 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County Why map the Allegheny River as a water trail? Noting a growing interest in paddle sports and outdoor recreation, the Tourist Bureau believes the addition of this water trail will encourage visits to the area, bringing associated economic benefits. This map will be a way to enhance the interaction visitors and residents have with their surroundings along the river.

Why map this section of the Allegheny River? This water trail map will connect two existing water trails, one to the north of Emlenton and the second to the south of Freeport.

Water Trail Maps are available at the ACTB Office or by calling: 888-265-9954

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 7 Armstrong County Board of Commissioners: Jason Renshaw, Pat Fabian, George Skamai Armstrong County Information Desk Directory 724-543-2500

Administrative Services: Human Resources ...... 724-548-3205 Information Technology ...... 724-548-3600

Elected Offices: Commissioners ...... 724-548-3215 Controller ...... 724-548-3241 Coroner ...... 724-548-3281 District Attorney ...... 724-548-3240 Jury Commissioners ...... 724-548-3286 Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts 724-548-3255 Register and Recorder ...... 724-548-3220 Sheriff ...... 724-548-3265 Treasurer ...... 724-548-3260 Magisterial District Judges: Ford City 724-763-7866 Kittanning 724-543-2313 Leechburg 724-842-3571 Rural Valley ...... 724-783-6886

Public Services: Assessment ...... 724-548-3487 Belmont Complex 724-548-1067 Courts ...... 724-548-3287 Economic Development ...... 724-548-1500 Elections and Voters Registration 724-548-3222 Jail 724-545-9222 Mapping ...... 724-548-3234 Planning and Development ...... 724-548-3223 Public Defender 724-548-3259 Public Safety and Emergency 911 ...... 724-548-3431 Public Works ...... 724-548-3261 Tax Claim ...... 724-548-3289 Tourist Bureau ...... 724-543-4003 Veterans Affairs 724-548-3442

2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County 8 Social Services: Area Agency on Aging ...... 724-548-3290 Children, Youth & Family Services 724-548-3466 Domestic Relations 724-548-3349 Probation ...... 724-548-3491

Miscellaneous Armstrong County Offices: A.C. Assistance ...... 724-543-1651 Allegheny Valley Land Trust ...... 724-543-4478 ARC Manor 724-548-7607 ACMH Hospital ...... 724-543-8500 Community Action Agency 724-548-3408 Conservation District 724-548-3425 Cooperative Extension ...... 724-548-3447 Farm Service Agency ...... 724-545-1022 HAVIN ...... 724-543-1180 Housing Authority ...... 724-548-7671 Kittanning Post Office ...... 724-543-1959 Armstrong County Board of Commissioners: Jason Renshaw, Pat Fabian, George Skamai Laurel Legal ...... 724-548-7674 MH/MR 724-548-3451 Recycling Center ...... 724-548-8048 Sewage Enforcement Agency ...... 724-548-7743 Social Security ...... 877-279-9506

Armstrong County Senior Centers: Apollo 724-478-1410 Brady’s Bend ...... 724-526-5110 Dayton 814-257-0103 Distant 814-275-2101 Elderton ...... 724-354-4341 Ford City 724-763-2660 Freeport 724-295-4380 Kittanning ...... 724-548-3275 Leechburg ...... 724-567-5359 Parker ...... 724-399-2828 Rural Valley ...... 724-783-2270 Worthington 724-297-3668

Political School Districts: Governor Tom Wolf Allegheny Clarion Valley Apollo Ridge US Senators Armstrong Senator Robert Casey Freeport Area Senator Pat Toomey Karns City Area Kiski Area US Congressman Leechburg Area Representative Mike Kelly-3rd Redbank Valley District The Armstrong County Tourist State House of Representatives Bureau would like to thank all Hon. Donna Oberlander-63rd the contributing photographers District who submitted photos for the use Hon. Jeff Pyle-60th District in this publication. We appreciate Hon. Joseph Petrarca-55th District all the time and effort it takes to get that great shot and that Pennsylvania Senate you shared them with all of Senator Don White-41st District Armstrong County and beyond. Visit www.armstrongcounty.com.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 9 HistoryArmstrong County, named after Colonel John Armstrong, was formed in 1800 from parts of three other counties (Lycoming, Allegheny, and Westmoreland). Kittanning, from the Indian name Kit-Han-Ne, was the original county seat and remains so today. Many of the historical sites in Armstrong County can be visited throughout the Armstrong County GeoTrail, a series of geocaches hidden throughout the county. For more information on geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com.

No matter where you are in Armstrong County, you are walking in the footsteps of history. The county is home to many historical sites, including the Battle of Kittanning, Drake’s Log Cabin, the childhood home of Nellie Bly, the Pennsylvania Bicentennial Woak-Hanne Farm, and many more. History buffs will also be fascinated by the rich history surrounding the Battle of Kittanning. During the , the village of Kit-Han-Ne was the center for Indian raids on white settlements in and parts of Maryland and Virginia. Colonel John Armstrong led 300 frontier troops in an attack on the village on the morning of September 8, 1756. Most of the village was destroyed and the tribe leader, , was killed. Although Armstrong suffered losses, the battle was considered a victory because the tribe left the village and most of the raids ceased.

10 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County Armstrong County Historical Leechburg Area Museum & Museum & Geneological Historical Society Society, Inc. 118 First St. 301 McKean St. Leechburg, PA 15656 Kittanning, PA 16201 724-845-8914 724-548-7869 [email protected] [email protected] f leechburgmuseum.org f A non-profit volunteer Our mission is to preserve organization dedicated to the the records & artifacts of the collection and preservation Leechburg Area. The museum is of Armstrong County’s social open Wednesdays and Saturdays and industrial histories and from 12-3pm, closed January and associated artifacts. We operate a February. museum and genealogical library in Kittanning. The museum is Smicksburg Area Heritage open Thursdays from 12-4 pm Society “John G. Schmick and the 1st Sunday of each Heritage Center” month from 1-4 pm. The library 58 E. Kittanning St. is open April thru December; Smicksburg, PA 16256 Tuesday thru Thursday 12-4pm, 814-257-8083 other times by appointment. [email protected] f History of Smicksburg and Dayton Area Historical Society/ surrounding areas. Lots of old Marshall House Museum items on display. Also has crafts 107 N. State St. made by local people. Dayton, PA 16222 814-257-8846 Dayton Area Local Historical Society/Marshall House - country farmhouse on the PA and National Historic Landmark Register.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 11 Whether you are looking for a complete dining experience Diningor a quick meal on the go, Armstrong County has plenty of eateries to suit, from fine dining, to fun sports bars, to diners, or pizzerias.

Allegheny Grille restaurant. American cuisine, 40 Main St. steaks, seafood, pasta, burgers, Foxburg, PA 16036 shrimp & pizza. Great drink 724-659-5701 selection. Craft beers. Tues.- [email protected] Thurs. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am-10pm; alleghenygrille.com f Sat. 4pm-10pm. All major cards Situated alongside the Allegheny accepted. River, the beautifully hidden location of the Allegheny Grille Attaboyz Bar & Grill is a perfect destination for any 115 S. Jefferson St. event. Call now or book your Kittanning, PA 16201 reservations online. 724-548-2887 [email protected] Allegheny Mariner attaboyzinc.com f 130l N. Water St. We are committed to an amazing Kittanning, PA 16201 customer experience! Great 724-545-6646 bartenders, Hi-Def TV & Drinks, [email protected] Pool tables, and regular DJs. alleghenymariner.com f Open daily from 11am to 1am. Steak & Seafood Restaurant with Scenic Waterfront Dining along Bench Racers, LLC the Beautiful Allegheny River. Convenience Store 538 Rd. AJ’s Restaurant Kittanning, PA 16201 123 Washington Ave. 724-543-2349 f Vandergrift, PA 15690 Bench Racers is a GULF gas 724-568-2464 station convenience store. We ajsrestaurantlounge.wix.com f have quality fuel at competitive Celebrating 33 years! Welcome prices. Plus we offer a variety home - where everybody knows of fresh homemade food, baked your name. Family friendly goods, and hot daily specials

12 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County to meet our customers’ needs! Charley’s Place Don’t race by, cruise in, for our 114 Main St. quality fuel & food! Rural Valley, PA 16249 724-783-6381 Bugsy’s Pizza & Wings Family Restaurant - Italian Food 180 S. Jefferson St. - Pizza - Specialty Drinks Kittanning, PA 16201 724-548-1002 County Seat Restaurant & [email protected] Lounge bugsys-pizza.com f 340 Market St. Bugsy’s Pizza was established Kittanning, PA 16201 September 11, 2001. Over 30 years 724-548-1827 of experience specializing in real [email protected] Italian pizza with a full menu county-seat-restaurant.com f including subs, salads & wings. County Seat Restaurant and Enjoy lunch on our outdoor patio Lounge, one of Kittanning’s most while relaxing by our waterfall. popular restaurants, is home Dine In…Take Out...Delivery to knowledgeable bar staff, Available. We do fundraisers! attentive wait staff, and a highly skilled and creative kitchen Cadet Restaurant team. The main dining room, 13514 State Rt. 422 with its fireplace and lighting, Kittanning, PA 16201 makes for a warm and cozy 724-543-2704 dining experience. Our dining cadetrestaurant.com room is available for private Known as the home of “The parties and special events. Our Poor Boy” sandwich, the Cadet fully stocked bar and lounge, Restaurant was originally where neighborhood regulars founded by George Morda in gather for food and drinks, 1952, and has been a renowned is a popular place to refresh local landmark for over 60 years. and relax. Located along the Greeted by the timeless classic Armstrong County Rails to Trails. “Cowboy Sam,” a 30-foot tall roadside statue, you know you Dizzy Lizzie’s Restaurant are about to enter a place that 300 Market St. is seemingly a snapshot in time. Kittanning, PA 16201 Come visit the Cadet Restaurant 724-543-1634 for some quality, home-cooked, dizzylizzies.com f classic American food. Open 7 Dizzy Lizzie’s hometown days a week, 9am-7:30pm. restaurant with a full-service menu & Fred Bonello’s Catering for all occasions.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 13 DOB Bros Country Kitchen waiting at the end.” Open daily Dining3427 State Rt. 156 except Easter, Thanksgiving and Spring Church, PA 15686 Christmas. Hours: 11:30am-10pm. 724-478-3890 Family restaurant with Garda’s Restaurant homemade desserts, buns & 2033 State Route 66 bread. We cook our own roast Ford City, PA 16226 and turkey. Our meatloaf, ham 724-763-7676 BBQ, sloppy joes, meatballs, gardasrestaurant.com lasagna, sauce and soups are We are a casual Italian made from scratch. Restaurant and caterer for any occasion. We feature homemade Downtown Bar & Grill Italian dishes and sauces, 125 Templeton Way seafood, poultry and steak. Kittanning, PA 16201 Specials include Tuesday’s Pasta 724-548-2721 Night and Wednesday night’s [email protected] Prime Rib Special. Please stop in For a delicious dining or call 724-763-7676. experience, stop in at the Downtown Bar & Grill. Kittanning Subway Comfortable, cozy atmosphere 108 S. Water St. in the heart of downtown Kittanning, PA 16226 Kittanning. Serving our 814-275-7827 customers for 43 years, and [email protected] affordable for daily dining. subway.com Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Dunkin’ Donuts Try our subs, salads, wraps, or 300 S. Water St., pizzas. Kittanning, PA 16201 724-548-7393 Heights Golf Resort dunkindonutscatering.com 950 Golf Course Rd. All of your Dunkin’ Favorites! Ford City, PA 16226 America Runs on Dunkin’! 724-763-2201 Proudly serving America’s [email protected] favorite coffees! lenapeheights.com f Sitting atop the rolling hills, Falsetti’s Villa the restaurant and its patio 1563 Ford City Rd. offers breathtaking views of the Kittanning, PA 16201 surrounding countryside. We are 724-763-2266 serving an American European [email protected] cuisine using only fresh and falsettisvilla.com f local products. With our friendly The Villa is located on Route 128, and welcoming service, we Cadogan, PA. Featuring Italian ensure a memorable dining and seafood. “Miles mean experience. The Restaurant is nothing when good food is open all year long, seven days a week.

2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County 14 Mabel’s Table Speedy’s Tasty Treats 1106 Kittanning Ave. 1000 Main St. Dayton, PA 16222 Ford City, PA 16226 814-257-8185 f 724-763-3291 f A cozy restaurant with a fun, We are a family-owned eatery friendly, clean atmosphere. that specializes in homemade Serving delicious food, fantastic soft serve and hand dipped ice homemade desserts, appetizers, cream. Our kitchen is renowned pizza and many gluten free for burgers, hot sausage, chicken options! Open 7 days a week. salads, and jumbo wings, as well Free wifi. Whole, jumbo wings on as other fried sides. weekends (Fri.-Sun.). Thee Log Cabin Family The Sandwich House Restaurant 102 E. Saltwork St. 11141 US Rt. 422 Elderton, PA 15736 Elderton, PA 15736 724-354-3048 f 724-354-3003 An Elderton landmark since 1985, Daily specials and home serving a variety of hoagies, cooked meals. Hours: Monday sandwiches, fresh salads and - Saturday 5:30am to 9:00pm tasty desserts. Our recipe is and Sunday 6:30am to 8:00pm. simple, good food served in and Christmas. Hours: 11:30am- a clean, friendly and relaxing 10pm. atmosphere. Widnoon Soft Serve Smokey’s BBQ 911 Mahoning Rd. 1016 Garretts Run Rd. Templeton, PA 16259 Ford City, PA 16226 724-868-2464 f 724-549-0744 lynda@akstrong. com For that unique, northern BBQ Soft Serve Ice Cream Shop experience, brought straight located in Widnoon, PA. Spring to your event and cooked on & Fall Hours – 4pm-9pm (M-F) site, let Smokey’s BBQ cater Noon-9pm (Sat. & Sun.) Summer your special events, including: Hours – (Memorial Day-Labor weddings, picnics, graduation Day) Noon-9pm Everyday. parties, birthday celebrations; Featuring “Flavor of the Week!” You name it, we’ll cater it! Don’t let the weather or seating be as issue as we also offer tents, tables, and seating. Serving the community for over 25 years, we know how to satisfy your taste buds.

15 Edgewood Winery & Event Windgate Vineyards & Winery WineriesCenter 1998 Hemlock Acres Rd. 1637 Route 56 E Smicksburg, PA 16256 Spring Church, PA 15686 814-257-8797 724-478-4373 [email protected] [email protected] windgatevineyards.com f edgewoodwinery.com f Eight thousand gallons of award- The winery has a beautiful winning red, white, rose and fruit setting for any time of year! We wines are hand crafted annually. are open year-round. Closed An Amish built timber-frame Mondays & Tuesdays. Wednesday building houses the winery, & Thursday: 4pm - 9pm; Friday & tasting room, unique gift shop. Saturday: 4pm – 10pm; Sunday: Picnic in our grove overlooking 4pm – 8pm. the Mahoning Valley. We have a new banquet room - check our Montgomery Underground website for special events! Open Winery 7 days/week, 12-5pm. 130 Montomery Ln. Rural Valley, PA 16249 Foxburg Wine Cellars 724-354-4340 65 Main St. [email protected] Foxburg, PA 16036 montgomeryundergroundwinery.com 724-659-0021 Visit our store located along foxburgwine.com f Rt. 422. We offer beer and Foxburg Wine Cellars offers 30 wine supplies along with other varieties of red, white, rose and “Specialty” items. Call ahead for fruit wines and four flavors of directions and hours. our new “Wine Shine.” Large gift shop with wine tasting and tours. Rustique Log Cabin & Elk May-December: 12-8pm daily, Mountain Winery at Kittanning January-April: Sunday-Thursday 115 Sandy Flat Rd. 10-6pm, Friday-Saturday 12-8pm. Kittanning, PA 16201 Located three miles south of 724-545-7549 Emlenton on the Allegheny River [email protected] (Exit 45 off I-80). therustiquelogcabin.com f Located 10 minutes from Kittanning, 20 minutes from Indiana. All year round wind tasting and gift certificates. Closed Mondays. Tuesday-Friday: 11am – 6pm. Saturday: 10am – 5pm. Sunday: Noon – 5pm.

2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County 16 Wineries

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 17 StayAt the end of an eventful day,Here when you need a place to lay your head, Armstrong County offers several choices for accommodations. Whether you prefer a traditional room in a hotel, or a quaint country bed and breakfast, you will find the perfect place to meet your needs.

small town diners, and fabric and Bed & Breakfasts quilt shops. For the adventure Brickhouse Bed & Breakfast enthusiasts, you can visit the 595 Oak Ridge Rd. Roaring Run Trail where you can Oak Ridge, PA 16245 hike or bike several miles along 814-227-3567 the beautiful , [email protected] or visit The River’s Edge canoe brickhousebandb.com f rental, which offers a variety of Relaxing getaway. Eight popular canoe and kayak trips. bedrooms in main house, 5 They have even recently added cabins, tree house and replica tubing trips. Fishing is another mine shaft. Kayak the beautiful wonderful activity that is popular Redbank Creek or bike the along the Kiskiminetas river, Redbank Valley Trail (voted Trail giving you access to prime fishing of the Year in 2014). Hope to spots right across the street from meet you soon. Dolly’s Guest House. Find us on Facebook! Cogley House Bed and No Breakfast The Grand Estate at 569 Seybertown Rd. Hidden Acres East Brady, PA 16028 399 Ford City Rd. 724-526-3565 Freeport, PA 16229 Bed & no breakfast lodging; 23 724-295-1500 seasonal and daily campsites, thegrandestateweddingvenue.com f riverfront/docking, etc. The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres is a private, luxurious, Dolly's Guest House and romantic Tuscany-Italian- 2136 River Rd. style estate, perched at the top North Apollo, PA 15673 of a hill and hidden from all 412-480-7199 surroundings. A formal setting f [email protected] with a casual ambiance, Hidden We are located in SW Acres incorporates crystal Pennsylvania along the chandeliers, plush oversized Kiskiminetas River just between furniture, as well as a beautiful Vandergrift and Apollo, very history with it’s unique and near to the site of the once luxurious charm. Celebrate popular Griftlo Park. Here you your wedding ceremony in our can spend your days visiting the intimate, private venue setting. many nearby antique shops, historical towns and museums,

2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County 18 ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 19 StayMyers Keeping Rooms HereHotels & Motels 174 Columbia Ave. Vandergrift, PA 15690 724-568-2615 Foxburg Inn Hotel [email protected] 20 Main St. Quaint, comfortable rooms Foxburg, PA 16036 with private bath for overnight 724-659-3116 [email protected] guests in downtown Victorian f Vandergrift near the historic foxburginn.com Casino Theatre, churches and Hotel on the Allegheny River fine restaurants. Free wireless with great amenities. Local internet. Call for reservations. restaurant, winery, pizza and chocolate shops within walking Sophie's Guest House, LLC distance. 1708 Dime Rd. Lenape Heights Golf Resort Vandergrift, PA 15690 950 Golf Course Rd. 724-882-1210 Ford City, PA 16226 sophiesguesthouse.com Sophie’s Guest House is your 724-763-2201 [email protected] home-away-from-home in scenic f Armstrong County. Nestled on lenapeheights.com an acre of property along Alt. Heights Golf Resort consists of 66 (Dime Road), we are located an 18 hole public golf course, a just minutes from Vandergrift, newly constructed European- Leechburg and Apollo, and a style hotel with 20 deluxe short distance from Ford City rooms and suites, a fine dining and Kittanning. Our impeccably restaurant and bar with an clean and newly renovated outdoor terrace. We also have three-bedroom, two-bathroom a total of 3 banquet rooms to brick ranch is a great lodging accommodate up to 400 guests. option for couples or families Lenape Heights Golf Resort to use as a home base while is excellent for your business visiting family and friends, needs, wedding reception, any attending a wedding, shower, size party, corporate golf outing, graduation party, class reunion, or a simple, but luxurious quick or just exploring everything out weekend getaway providing a county has to offer. In addition, stunning view of the golf course dogs are welcome, if they bring and countryside. a responsible owner. Whether Quality Inn Royle you are staying for one night or 405 Butler Rd. a week, Sophie’s Guest House Kittanning, PA 16201 offers you an alternative to a 724-543-1159 traditional hotel chain, and so [email protected] f much more. Call for reservations. This award winning full service motel has all the comforts needed for a quality stay. The attached restaurant and meeting rooms make this a perfect spot for group meetings.

2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County 20 Go Camping

Get ready for a camping adventure! Whether you prefer primitive camping with a tent and campfire, or more modern camping in a trailer or cabin, there are many campsites in Armstrong County to give you exactly the experience you are looking for. Year round and seasonal campgrounds offer a variety of activities, as well as close access to many trails and waterways.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 21 Bear Ridge Campground and their trailers. There is also Go& RV Resort Campingapproximately 600 ft. of river 345 Mountain Trails Rd. frontage for private docks. The Templeton, PA 16259 entire area is fenced in for privacy 724-882-6521 and protection of everyone’s [email protected] boat and camper. The electric bearridgecampground.com f gate to enter offers 24/7 access Bear Ridge Campground & RV with each person getting their Resort is 65 acres of natural own personal gate code. Five rolling hills and valleys minutes from Route 28 and 422. surrounded by beautiful wooded Minutes from shopping plazas trails for hiking or biking with and restaurants, you get the full hookup 30-50 amp RV sites relaxing feel of the river and trees as well as lakeside cabins. around you but don’t have to Bear Ridge welcomes all of our sacrifice convenience either. There camping guests to our beautiful is also plenty of room for storage 3,000 sq. ft. lodge, game room, for winter months and heavy convenience store, pavillion and equipment to handle bigger boats beautiful swimming pool for all and campers. your family fun. Bear Ridge also has 16 new 50 amp campsites! Burnt Ridge Campground 112 Collar Loop Rd. Brown’s Landing Campground & Cowansville, PA 16218 Marina 724-543-3253 300 Mile Long Hill Rd. f Kittanning, PA 16201 Wooded rural setting that 724-747-1589 offers 30-50 amp electric, water [email protected] and sewage hookups, public Brown’s Landing Campground & restrooms/showers, pavilion Marina was formed in 2010 by rental available by reservation. Joshua Sasfai. The facility offers Open April 15th thru October 31st. full RV and camper hookups Just minutes away from routes with spacious lots. The facility 28, 422, and 268. Visit us on also offers a paved launch ramp, Facebook. courtesy dock, and a paved spacious parking lot for boats

22 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County Creekbend Campground River’s Edge Campground & 140 Creekbend Ln. Marina New Bethlehem, PA 16242 209 Edge Ln. 814-257-8337 Cowansville, PA 16218 SLOW DOWN - GO CAMPING! 724-545-6855 Located at the entrance to [email protected] Mahoning and Reservoir. riversedgecamp.com f Shelter for picnics/parties, etc. Imagine yourself in a restful Showers, electric, water, dump atmosphere, amid a beautiful station. Hiking trails, fishing and scenery and you have imagined Sportsman’s Boat Launch nearby. yourself at River’s Edge Tents or trailers; day, week, or Campground. annual. Remote area, vaulted toilets, peace and quiet. Nine- Silver Canoe Campground hole golf available. 140 Silver Canoe Campground Ln. Rural Valley, PA 16249 Milton Loop Campground 724-783-6000 114 Milton Loop Ln. [email protected] Dayton, PA 16222 silvercanoecampground.com f 814-257-0131 Come have fun with us! 38 acre [email protected] f serene wooded campground with Primitive sites, water & electric wooded and large open sites sites. Cabin rentals & pavilion located on the upper end of the rentals. Walking distance to water Keystone Lake. Planned activities access. on most weekends. Two-acre private lake with great fishing, Nautical Mile Campground & paddle boat and canoe rentals. Marina Located near state game lands 530 Stone Ave. with great hunting opportunities. Templeton, PA 16259 Something fun for every family 724-868-2607 (f) member including our heated nauticalmilecampground.com swimming pool. Modern facilities. Camping – Boating – Fishing Permanent and weekender sites – Skiing – Hunting – Relaxing available. Sites range from full – all at the same campground. hookup to tent sites. Trailer and Located in beautiful Pool #8 of cabin rentals available. Open the Allegheny River. Full hook- year round! up with city water or primitive camping. Canoe and Kayak Wheel -In Campground Rentals available. 113 Wheel In Campground Shelocta, PA 15774 724-354-3693 wheelincampground.net f Family camping in a peaceful country setting.

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AUGUST Events 1-4 Leechburg VFC Summer Festival | Leechburg 2-5 Fort Armstong Folk Festival | Kittanning Riverfront Park 4 Vandergrift Arts Festival | Grant & Columbia Avenues, Vandergrift 4 Peachy Saturday | Smicksburg Specialty Shops, Smicksburg 10 Movie in the Park “Coco” | Kittanning Riverfront Park 10-12 Freeport Theatre Festival “Rivertown Fireman’s Jubilee” | Leechburg 12-18 Dayton Fair | Dayton Fairgrounds, Dayton 15 Kit-Han-Ne Car Cruise | Cadet Restaurant, Kittanning 17-18 Cheeseburgers in Paradise | Paradise Park, Cowansville 17-19 Freeport Theatre Festival “Rivertown Fireman’s Jubilee” | Leechburg 17-19 Riverbration | Kittanning Riverfront Park 24-26 Freeport Theatre Festival “Rivertown Fireman’s Jubilee” | Leechburg 25 Donnie Iris Concert | Kittanning Riverfront Park 25 Kayak Poker Run | Crooked Creek, Ford City 28 Dog Swim | Belmont Complex, Kittanning

SEPTEMBER 2 Labor Day Community Parade | Ford City 8 Rustique Log Cabin & Elk Mountain Winery Fall Open House, Kittanning 8-9 The Brick House Fall Festival | The Brick House B & B, Oak Ridge 14-16 Peanut Butter Festival | New Bethlehem 15 Ale on the Allegheny | Market Street, Kittanning 15 Leechburg Pink Day | Leechburg 15-16 September by the River | Freeport 15-16 Apple Fest | Smicksburg Specialty Shops | Smicksburg 15-16 Annual Antique Truck, Tractor & Machine Show Dayton Fairgrounds, Dayton 16 Armstrong County Sportsman’s Show | Paradise Park, Cowansville 19 Kit-Han-Ne Car Cruise | Cadet Restaurant, Kittanning 28-30 Freeport Theatre Festival “Autumn Sonata” | Leechburg

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EventsSEPTEMBER continued 29 Rural Valley Pumpkin Fest | Rural Valley 29 Burrell Twp. Tractor Parade | Burrell Twp. Firehall, Ford City 29-30 Renshaw Farms Pumpkin Fest | Renshaw Farms, Freeport 30 Burrell Twp. Ye Old Festival | Burrell Twp. Firehall, Ford City

OCTOBER 5-7 Annual Smicksburg Fall Festival | Smicksburg Specialty Shops Smicksburg 5-7 Renshaw Farms Pumpkin Fest | Renshaw Farms, Freeport 6-7 Fall for Animals Festival | Crooked Creek Horse Park, Ford City 12-14 Renshaw Farms Pumpkin Fest | Renshaw Farms, Freeport 14 Art, Wine & Food Festival | Foxburg 19-21 Renshaw Farms Pumpkin Fest | Renshaw Farms, Freeport 20-21 Potters Tour | Smicksburg Specialty Shops, Smicksburg 21 Marshall House Annual Tea | Marshall House, Dayton 25 Halloween Parade | Leechburg 26-28 Renshaw Farms Pumpkin Fest | Renshaw Farms, Freeport

NOVEMBER 2-4 Smicksburg Old Fashioned Country Christmas | Smicksburg Specialty Shops, Smicksburg 10-12 Smicksburg Old Fashioned Country Christmas | Smicksburg Specialty Shops, Smicksburg 17 Light-Up Kittanning Night | Kittanning 23-25 Smicksburg Small Business Weekend | Smicksburg Specialty Shops, Smicksburg 24 “Fantasy of Lights” Celebration | Ford City

DECEMBER 1 Smicksburg Annual Cookie Tour | Smicksburg Specialty Shops, Smicksburg 1-2 Marshall House Christmas Open House | Marshall House

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 25 ACCL/Crooked Creek Armstrong Community Theater EntertainmentEnvironmental Learning Center 214 E. Main St. Ext., Bldg. B & Attractions 142 Kerr Rd., Worthington, PA 16262 Ford City, PA 16226 724-297-3228 724-543-2599, Ext 222 armstrongcommunitytheater.org f [email protected] Community theater producing armstrongcenter.org f five shows per year. The Crooked Creek Environmental Learning Center is a multi- Arts on the Allegheny use facility overseen by the P.O. Box 1015 Armstrong Center for Community Kittanning, PA 16201 Learning. The ELC is available 724-567-8765 year-round to organized [email protected] groups and businesses for artsontheallegheny.org f environmental education To enrich the cultural life programs as well as workshops, of Western Pennsylvania by meetings, and retreats. presenting free high quality entertainment at the Murtha American Cancer Society Relay Amphitheater and other venues. for Life of Ford City & Apollo 320 Bilmar Dr. Belmont Complex Pittsburgh, PA 15205 415 Butler Rd. 412-919-1052 Kittanning, PA 16201 [email protected] 724-548-1067 relayforlife.org/pafordcity; [email protected] relayforlife.org/paapollo f belmontcomplex.com f The American Cancer Society The Belmont Complex ice season Relay for Life event is a life- (public skates, amateur and high changing experience that gives school hockey, tournaments, everyone across the globe a & learn-to-skate) operates chance to celebrate the lives of September through April. people who have battled cancer, Regular public skate hours are remember loved ones lost, and Monday 12-2pm, Friday 12-2pm fight back against the disease. & 8-10pm, Saturday 7:30-9:30pm, Each year, more than 4 million and Sunday 2:30-4pm. The people in over 20 countries take Belmont pool season operates part in this global phenomenon June through August. We have and raise much-needed funds a large Olympic size swimming and awareness to save lives from pool with beach entry, water cancer. fountain, water slide, low dive, playground, pavilions, and new

26 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County ADA compliant locker rooms. Dayton Fair The Belmont Complex also hosts St. Rt. 839 Entertainment & Attractionsdry floor events such as youth Dayton, PA 16222 camps, yard sales, and concerts 814-257-8332 from May through July inside the [email protected] arena. daytonfair.org f Agricultural Fair including Check’s Radio Museum animals, carnival, demo derby’s, 600 Hillville Rd. tractor pulls, and nationally Karns City, PA 16041 known entertainment. 724-526-5202 [email protected] Dragon Run Forge & Livery checksradiomuseum.com 323 Porterfield Hill 1,500 plus radios displayed Cowansville, PA 16218 in a beautiful setting on the 724-525-6532 Allegheny River at the end of [email protected] Seybertown Road near East dragonrunforgeandlivery.com f Brady. Free admission- open Discover the hidden Armstrong May through October on Sunday County. Enjoy secluded horse 1-6pm or call for tour. drawn tours, from colorful fall foliage tours to relaxing spring and summer bloom drives, and sleigh rides in the winter. Ask about our gift certificates. Also available for blacksmithing demos and interactive demos for children. Discounts for horse drawn weddings in local communities.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 27 Eliezer Stable Fort Armstrong Horsemen’s 126 MAK Square Association EntertainmentWorthington, PA 16262 467 Crooked Creek Dam Rd. & Attractions 724-297-3773 Ford City, PA 16226 [email protected] 724-333-2988 eliezerstable.com f crookedcreekhorsepark.com f We offer 30-minute and one- Presenting annually, The Fort hour trail rides. We also have Armstrong Horsemen’s Association pony rides for the kids. Check Championship RODEO at Crooked out our website for other horse Creek Horse Park, Manor Twp., activities. Ford City. Featuring: Bareback Horse Riding, Steer Wrestling, Ford City Legacy, Inc. Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie Down P.O. Box 65 Roping, Barrel Racing, Team Ford City, PA 16226 Roping, Bull Riding, Special 724-525-1720 Acts, and Kids’ Calf Scramble. sites.google.com/site/fcsummerfest/ The park is located at 467 f Crooked Creek Dam Rd., Ford Ford City Legacy, Inc. hosts “Ford City. Fort Armstrong Horsemen’s City SummerFest” complete with Association also sponsors other handmade crafts, ethnic foods, events throughout the year, live entertainment, a parade, and and camping is available at fireworks. the park, including electric and water hookups, showers and Fort Armstrong Folk Festival indoor restrooms. Park includes Kittanning Riverfront Park 198 box stalls and features Kittanning, PA 16201 marked trails for riding. Call 724-543-6363 for more details or see www. [email protected] crookedcreekhorsepark.com. armstrongfestival.com f The 4-day annual festival held Ford City Renaissance August 2nd – 5th, 2018 along the Community Partnership, Inc. banks of the Allegheny River P.O. Box 124 includes a hand-crafted artist Ford City, PA 16226 market, historical and musical 724-763-3974 entertainment, vehicle displays, [email protected] fun for kids, classic festival food, fcrcp.com f and much more! No admissions Founded in 2011, with a mission charge. statement reading: Fostering community pride and regaining a true spirit and sense of

28 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County community by engaging the Holiday House 365 community in special events 304 N. Ash Dr. Entertainment & AttractionsParker, PA 16049 inclusive of our annual “signature event” Light Up Night. 724-399-0177 Mission of rebuilding community [email protected] f togetherness in creating hope, A family collection of Christmas joy, smiles, laughter, and décor and collectibles. To special childhood memories tour this beautiful must-see through working fo special and collection, RSVP tours. During no community events. In partnering peak times. House is open every with the community, sharing day December 1-23. ideas, and working together, we hope to bring the community Kit-Han-Ne Car Club back to life, and in turn, attract 239 Hilberry Rd. visitors, increase residency, and Worthington, PA 16262 bring new businesses to the area. 724-664-1022 [email protected] Freeport Theatre Festival kithannecarclub.com f 2498 White Cloud Rd. Come join us for antique, classic, The Steele Farm hot rod and motorcycle fun Leechburg, PA 15656 throughout the cruise season 724-295-1934 of the year. We sponsor a [email protected] monthly cruise-in at the Cadet freeporttheatrefestival.org f Restaurant, every 3rd Wednesday Freeport Theatre Festival is starting in May and going a summer barn theatre in a through September. Rain on 3rd pastoral setting offering the Wednesday moves the cruise world’s cherished comedies and to the 4th Wednesday. We also original historical dramas written sponsor two cruise-ins for charity by resident playwright Rennick - Relay for Life at Kalmar Motors, Steele. Ticket Prices: $15 General and a club-chosen charity at the Admission; $12 Seniors/Military; Cadet. Club meetings and cruise $10 Students. dates/locations are listed on our website and on Facebook.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 29 Paradise Park Radioactive Events Center, Inc. Entertainment1581 State Rt. 268 227 Market St. & Attractions Cowansville, PA 16218 Kittanning, PA 16201 724-545-1540 724-209-7033 [email protected] [email protected] paradiseparkpa.com f radioactiveeventscenter.com f Paradise Park has been the Community and family based home of the National RibFest, entertainment venue. We Cheeseburgers in Paradise Park, provide a safe and professional national entertainers/concerts/ place for entertainers to learn, events, fundraisers for local develop and showcase their VFDs/ambulance/organizations/ talent. schools, weddings, graduations, and charity/church outreaches. Riverside Drive-In Theater Paradise Park will also host again 1114 Lee’s Lake Ln. the very popular National RibFest Vandergrift, PA 15690 for it’s 4th year, Cheeseburgers 724-568-1250 in Paradise Park for it’s 3rd year, [email protected] and new to the Park’s venue riversidedrivein.com f is Beers - Wines - and Wings The ONLY Drive-In Movie in June. In September, we are Theater in our area! See www. hosting the first Armstrong riversidedrivein.com to see what County Sportsmans Show. The is Now Showing. Check out our Park is a music lover’s Paradise special with The River’s Edge situated on 150 acres with lush Canoe and Kayak, where you can green fields and great photo-op paddle, watch a movie, camp and scenery located in Armstrong have breakfast - all for one deal! County. The Park brings visitors from Butler, Clarion, Indiana, Renshaw Farms Westmoreland, and Allegheny 318 Ford City Rd. Counties. Only minutes away Freeport, PA 16229 from Butler County and about an 724-294-0061 hour from Pittsburgh, PA. [email protected] renshawfarms.com f Renshaw Family Farms sponsors a Fall Pumpkin Fest for families and the community. The farm also offers a new Event Center which is perfect for banquets as well as weddings, reunions, class

30 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County reunions, community meetings, the 3rd Tuesday of each month Entertainment & Attractionsgraduation, parties, etc. The at Charley’s Place Restaurant in Event Center holds 300 people Rural Valley. We have social time and has an inside and outside at 6:30pm and the meetings are bar. This exquisite, peaceful at 7:30pm. Even if you don’t have country setting is serene and a car, come out and join us for an perfect for any occasion. evening of relaxing and car chat. For more information, please Shannock Valley Car Club contact us. Region of AACA Rural Valley, PA 16249 Valarena Roller Rink 724-525-9931 320 18th St. [email protected] North Apollo, PA 15673 clubs.hemmings.com/shannockaaca 724-478-3065 f [email protected] The Shannock Valley Car Club valarena.com f was formed in 1993 by a few Roller skating since 1949. local car enthusiasts. We remain Family oriented and operated. a small group with community Open year round, the Valarena oriented goals and a friendly provides roller skating and other atmosphere. We participate in activities for all ages. The unique the Shannock Valley Community floor enables youth sports Festival and hold an annual programs to include roller and car show to benefit the Rural DEK hockey. Visit the website for Valley Fire Department. We the most current schedule and also help with the Cruise into information on birthday parties, Frosty’s Frozen Delights in Rural private skating parties, and other Valley. Our meetings are held events.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 31 Banquet10th Street Station Facilitiesdecades old. Cozy up to our 301 10th St. beautiful bar. A perfect place for Ford City, PA 16226 your next event or wedding. 724-763-4221 [email protected] The Grand Estate at The 10th Street Station is a Hidden Acres reception & banquest facility 399 Ford City Rd. with complete on site catering Freeport, PA 16229 and table seating for up to 400 724-295-1500 guests. thegrandestateweddingvenue.com f The Grand Estate at Hidden Belmont Complex Acres is a private, luxurious, 415 Butler Rd. and romantic Tuscany-Italian- Kittanning, PA 16201 style estate, perched at the top 724-548-1067 of a hill and hidden from all [email protected] surroundings. A formal setting belmontcomplex.com f with a casual ambiance, Hidden The Belmont Complex Arena is Acres incorporates crystal available April through August for chandeliers, plush oversized event hosting. We have a state of furniture, as well as a beautiful the art banquet/conference room history with it’s unique and available with wireless internet luxurious charm. Celebrate & wireless microphone capability your wedding ceremony in our for up to 200 people. intimate, private venue setting.

C.U. Club Kittanning Country Club 910 6th Ave. 218 Belltop Dr. Ford City, PA 16226 Kittanning, PA 16201 724-763-9674 724-543-2014, Ext. 2 Banquets, Parties, Luncheons, kittanningcountryclub.com f Weddings, Bowling, Parties, KCC is a private club that offers Church Groups. it’s facilities to the public for events such as weddings, Edgewood Winery & Event receptions or rehearsal dinners. Center It is an ideal location for 1637 Rt. 56 E private parties, golf outings Spring Church, PA 15686 and business meetings as well. 724-478-4373 KCC’s picturesque location is [email protected] convenient to major highways edgewoodwinery.com f and hotels. They provide The facility has been renovated personalized services for up to using wood from barns that were 200 people. For more

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Renshaw Farms 318 Ford City Rd. Freeport, PA 16229 724-294-0061 [email protected] information, visit KCC’s website renshawfarms.com f or call to talk with their Event Renshaw Family Farms sponsors Coordinator. a Fall Pumpkin Fest for families and the community. The farm Lenape Heights Golf Resort also offers a new Event Center 950 Golf Course Rd. which is perfect for banquets as Ford City, PA 16226 well as weddings, reunions, class 724-763-2201 reunions, community meetings, [email protected] graduation, parties, etc. The Event lenapeheights.com f Center holds 300 people and Our banquet and meeting has an inside and outside bar. facilities are among the finest This exquisite, peaceful country in the area. Whether you are setting is serene and perfect for planning a wedding reception, any occasion. business meeting, conference, retirement party, or other event, Silver Canoe Campground our staff will provide your group 140 Silver Canoe Campground Ln. with a memorable experience. Rural Valley, PA 16249 Meeting/Banquet Space: 3 724-783-6000 Meeting Rooms. This unique [email protected] facility consists of an inviting silvercanoecampground.com f foyer, convenient bar, elegant A fun & unique venue to hold ballroom for seating up to 300 your corporate events, family people , and ample parking reunions, celebrations, weddings, for your guests. From start to showers, and more! 2 acre finish, your event will be tended private lake w/fishing, canoe and to with the utmost care and paddle boats. Heated swimming attention. Our team will help pool, playground, activities, and coordinate your specfic needs more. Hall seats 125, with party and will do everything to set your tent rental seat 170. 38 acre event apart from others all while facility with lots of outdoor space accommodating your guests available- ask about our famous every last need. dump truck ride. Open year round!

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 33 ShoppingShop until you drop in Armstrong County! Local merchants offer a variety of specialty and general goods ranging from country crafts to cosmopolitan clothing. Experience the unique shopping opportunities our local businesses have to offer.

700 Shop have quality fuel at competitive 117 Market St. prices. Plus we offer a variety Kittanning, PA 16201 of fresh homemade food, baked 724-543-6016 goods, and hot daily specials For all the best the area has to to meet our customer’s needs! offer in name brand men’s and Don’t race by, cruise in, for our women’s clothing, celebrating quality fuel & food! 36 years downtown, 1982- 2018. We feature men’s suits, Franklin Village Shop ‘n Save sport coats, dress shirts, ties, 1 Franklin Village Mall hoodies, sweaters, jeans, t-shirts, Kittanning, PA 16201 flannels, fleece, coats, jackets, 724-548-2211 varsity coats, hats, socks, belts, [email protected] shorts, golf knits, shoes, work shopnsavefood.com boots and FR clothing. The We are a full service 700 Shop also has formal wear supermarket with an emphasis rentals. Where fashion and fit on fresh foods. We offer meals- come together. Yes, we carry to-go and Fuel Rewards that can Fox clothing for men, women, be redeemed as cents off per youth, & kids. T-shirt printing gallon at the Village Fuel Center. and high school merchandise available. Monday-Saturday, 10 Greentree Hardware am- 5pm, Wednesday and Friday 256 Dayton/Smicksburg Rd. 10 am-9pm. Smicksburg, PA 16256 814-257-9878 Visit Greentree Hardware for Bench Racers, all your hardware and building LLC Convenience Store needs! 538 Troy Hill Rd. Kittanning, PA 16201 724-543-2349 f Bench Racers is a GULF gas station convenience store. We

34 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County Kevin’s Quality Meats Kistaco Farm Shopping 451 N. Grant Ave. 3403 Balsiger Rd. Kittanning, PA 16201 Apollo, PA 15613 724-545-7877 f 724-478-4361 Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm; Closed [email protected] Sundays. Stop in and check kistacofarm.com out our huge line of fresh meat. We are a family-owned and Homemade kielbasa, smoked operated fruit and vegetable sausage and bacon, three types farm located 4 miles east of bologna and beef sticks, jerky of Apollo. We produce & and seasonal smoked cheeses. sell a variety of fresh fruits Fresh baked rolls and buns. See and vegetables seasonally, us for all your catering needs. specializing in apples and freshly squeezed apple cider. Jack’s Tracks Train Shop Our market provides a variety 115 Crane Dr. of produce, bulk foods, jams 7 Kittanning, PA 16201 jellies, and freshly-made donuts 724-548-7117 year-round. [email protected] Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, Williams, and MTH trains. New and used equipment. Lionel Factory Trained Service Station. Sets, cars, track transformers and accessories. Open Monday evening from 6-9pm, other times by appointment. Special Christmas hours. See us at the Appleby Manor Train Display.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 35 Old Springhouse Antiques/ pictures, treenware, lamps, ShoppingFarmhouse Fabrics battery candles, light strands, a 786 Schenley Rd. huge selection of berry garlands Leechburg, PA 15656 and some reproductive and 724-845-2745 “unique” antiques, Amish made [email protected] goods and a variety of pine farmhousefabricsandquilts.com accent tables. We specialize Our friendly, ca.1900 farmhouse in “keepsakes” for special offers two floors of gifts, quilts, occasions and funerals and we and antiques for your home offer delivery. Specialty items in the country, primitive, and and surprises added daily. Victorian styles. For the fabric Hours are subject to changes! and sewing enthusiast, we carry Sunday and Monday – by chance, a variety of supplies, wools, Tuesday thru Fridays 11am – and quilting cottons ranging 4pm; Saturday, 10am – 5pm. from Civil War reproductions to Winter hours vary. Batiks, Country Primitives, and traditional florals and prints. Rustique Log Cabin & Elk Mountain Winery at Kittanning Pounds’ Turkey Farm & Market 115 Sandy Flat Rd. 4200 Melwood Rd. Kittanning, PA 16201 Leechburg, PA 15656 724-545-7549 724-845-7661 [email protected] [email protected] therustiquelogcabin.com poundsturkeyfarm.com f Located 8 miles E on Rt. 422. Family farm & retail market Near Altmeyers Trailer Sales. specializing in farm fresh Look for the horse! Featuring holiday turkeys and year-round antiques, primitive, shabby chic, turkey products. Over 75 turkey rustic décor and more. Mon & products including pot pies, Tues Closed; Wed-Fri 12-6; Sat 10- bacon, jerky, sausages, and more! 5; Sun 12-5.

Primitive Peddler Saxony House Furniture 45 Clarion St. 15096 US Rt. 422 Smicksburg, PA 16256 Worthington, PA 16262 814-257-8407 724-297-5864 [email protected] saxonyhouseonline.com We carry lots of in store hand Family owned and operated crafted country and primitive for over 40 years. La-Z-Boy, items. Lanterns, lath framed Flexsteel, Smith Brothers and

36 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County many more quality brands to TLC Shop Shopping choose from. Three convenient 173 East Brady Rd. locations - Worthington, Sarver, Kittanning, PA 16201 and Grove City. 724-543-1643 [email protected] Smicksburg Specialty Shops tlcshop.net 138 E. Kittanning St. The TLC Shop, located in the Smicksburg, PA 16256 former Toy’s Golden Dawn store 814-257-0192 is the area’s largest consignment [email protected] and resale store specializing in smicksburg.net f used furniture. There is also Spectacular Amish countryside, a large variety of household charming specialty shops, winery items, vintage toys, antiques & vineyard, delicious cuisine, and collectibles. Come take a antiques, Amish made furniture, walk down memory lane. Open pottery, and primitive country M-W-F 9am-5pm, T & TH 9am- crafts. Located along Rt. 954, 6pm, Sat 9am-3pm. Smicksburg. Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 12-5pm, open year round.

Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market 151 N. McKean St. Kittanning, PA 16201 724-543-5111 kittanningsprankles@windstream. net spranklesmarkets.com Three locations -- 117 3rd St, Leechburg, 151 N. Mckean St, Kittanning & 523 Franklin Ave.,Vandergrift.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 37 With picturesque views and pristine golf courses, novices and Golfmasters alike will enjoy golfing here in Armstrong County. So clean up your clubs and head out to the Armstrong County Golf Trail. We have 18-hole courses as well as 9-hole courses for whatever your pleasure.

Birdsfoot Golf Club 225 Furnace Run Rd. 369 Harvey Rd. Freeport, PA 16229 Foxburg, PA 16036 724-295-3656 724-659-3169 [email protected] [email protected] birdsfoot.com f foxburggolf.com f Located only 40 minutes from Tucked into a grove of ancient , and only oaks, on an escarpment high 15 minutes from Kittanning. above the gentle Allegheny River, Rolling gently over the scenic our beautiful log clubhouse Buffalo Creek Valley, Birdsfoot commands an imposing view of is a golfer’s paradise. Featuring the valley below. We are home to 18 championship holes, 5 sets the American Golf Hall of Fame, of tees, large undulating greens depicting the 400 year history and views that will take your of golf. Established in 1887, we breath away. Birdsfoot is an are the oldest golf course in the ideal location for your outing USA and a USGA Member Course, or tournament. From our state open to the public from April 1 of the art practice facility to our to October 31. Come and visit beautifully kept greens, we invite us by yourself or with a group you to come enjoy Birdsfoot. and plan your next outing here. Follow us on Facebook! Find all Cabin Greens Golf Course your golfing discounts online at 361 Ford City Rd. foxburggolf.com. Freeport, PA 16229 724-295-3744 cabingreens.com Nine-hole public golf course; 18-hole footgolf course; Small banquet room seats 50 people.

38 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County Kittanning Country Club The Links at Spring Church 218 Belltop Dr. 3257 Balsiger Rd. Kittanning, PA 16201 Apollo, PA 15613 724-543-2014, Ext 2 724-478-5478 kittanningcountryclub.com f playthelinks.com f KCC offers golfers a challenging The Links at Spring Church is an round on one of Western PA’s 18-hole public golf course and oldest and most highly regarded driving range. Brennan’s Pub layouts. No tee times or six hour provides a comfortable, relaxed rounds. A private facility with a atmosphere for dining and number of participation levels outings. Known for the beautiful offered. KCC is also available surroundings and tranquil for outside outings, business setting, The Links at Spring meetings, receptions, reunions, Church provides the amenities of etc. Pro shop, club house, locker a country club at public course facilities. Three sets of tees for prices. players of all skill levels. Call for information, playing privileges, or White Oak Golf Course reciprocal arrangements. 1009 State Rt. 839 Dayton, PA 16222 Lenape Heights Golf Resort 814-257-0113 950 Golf Course Rd. [email protected] Ford City, PA 16226 whiteoakfarmsinc.com f 724-763-2201 Located 5 miles north of Route [email protected] 85 on Route 839. Beautiful, lenapeheights.com f scenic 18 hole golf course. Tee Lenape Heights Golf Resort times available but not required. consists of an 18 hole public We offer golf tournaments, golf course, a newly constructed memberships, golf lessons, and European-style hotel with 20 gift certificates. Six packs now deluxe rooms and suites, a fine available. Open 7 days a week, dining restaurant and bar with 7:00am-dusk. Special rates an outdoor terrace. We also have October 1st- March 31st. a total of 3 banquet rooms to accommodate up to 400 guests. Lenape Heights Golf Resort is excellent for your business needs, wedding reception, any size party, corporate golf outing, or a simple, but luxurious quick weekend getaway providing a stunning view of the golf course and countryside.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 39 Hunting & CallingConservation all hunters! Armstrong County is the place for you to bag your prized game throughout many hunting seasons. Between state game lands and privately owned hunting lands, hunters have thousands of acres to roam in search for deer, bear, turkey, grouse, squirrel, and rabbit. For detailed information on seasons, regulations and bag limits, hunters should contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission or visit www.pgc.state.pa.us.

Armstrong Conservation District Crooked Creek Watershed 120 South Grant Ave. Suite 2 Association Kittanning, PA 16201 Ford City, PA 16226 724-548-3425 724-783-6692 [email protected] crookedcreekallegheny.com f armstrongcd.org f Environmental & conservation The Armstrong Conservation education and community projects. District, in cooperation with public and private partners, will promote National Wild Turkey Federation stewardship of our natural Kit-Han-Ne Local Chapter resources. The communities of 174 Williamson Rd. Armstrong County, guided by the Templeton, PA 16259 District and partners, fulfill the 724-548-7746 needs of citizens through efficient The Kit-Han-Ne Chapter NWTF and responsible natural resource was organized in 1996. We have use. 12 active members with open meetings on the second Tuesday Cowanshannock Creek of each month at Pinecreek Watershed Association Sportsmens Club. Armstrong Rural Valley, PA 16249 County Sportsman’s conservation 724-783-6692 league, training seminars and cowanshannock.com other activities such as sponsor of Environmental & conservation Youth Jakes Day, Youth Pheasant projects & education. Hunt and hold an annual banquet on the last Saturday in August.

40 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County State Game Lands 105 State Game Lands 259 2,613 acres, big game, 206 acres, big game, located near Brady’s located in Sugar Creek 105 Bend. Twp. 137 287 259 State Game Lands 137 State Game Lands 287 923 acres, multiple 1,167 acres, multiple 247 use, located near use, located near South Bethlehem. Templeton.

State Game Lands 247 Farm/Game Program 452 acres, small game, 100,254 acres, private located in North Buf- lands open to hunters falo Twp. - all game types.

Pony Farm Trap & Gun Club has an indoor pistol range and 592 Pony Farm Rd. two outdoor pistol ranges, and a Kittanning, PA 16201 100 yard rifle range. Additionally, 724-548-4450 we have 3 lighted traps and a new The club promotes conservation of skeet range. Two public auctions our natural resources of game, fish, are conducted monthly. Our forests, and ; to maintain kitchen is open Friday evenings shooting ranges; to protect the and other times according to right to keep and bear arms; and activities. The 60x100 building is promote good fellowship. The club available for rental.

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Is there anything better than a lazy day on the water? AdventuresOne of Armstrong County’s greatest treasures is her lakes, rivers, and streams, which provide so many recreational opportunities.

Warm Water Fishing Cold Water Fishing Allegheny River Buffalo Creek Kiskiminetas River Cherry Run Buffalo Creek Cornplanter Run Crooked Creek Lake Cowanshannock Creek Crooked Creek Glade Run Keystone Lake Huling Run Mahoning Creek Patterson Run Mahoning Lake Pine Creek Redbank Creek

2018-2019 Fishing Seasons Log on to www.fish.state.pa.us for more fishing season, limits, and additional regulations.

For information on fishing licenses, boat launch permits, etc. Contact the Armstrong County Treasurer’s Office – 724-548-3260.

42 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County Lake Boating Canoeing & Kayaking Crooked Creek Mahoning Creek 350 acres, public launch Redbank Creek Keystone Crooked Creek 1,000 acres, two access areas Buffalo Creek Mahoning Creek Kiskiminetas River 280 acres, two access areas Allegheny River Cowanshannock Creek

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 43 Water Adventures Allegheny River Armstrong County has a truly spectacular waterway within its boundaries, the Allegheny River. Recreational boaters as well as seasoned sportsmen have enjoyed the many benefits of this scenic and popular waterway. Great fishing opportunities abound on the Allegheny! The river’s bounty boasts a variety of species including: small-mouth bass, walleye, musky, and catfish. In fact, 47 different varieties of fish can be found in sections of the Allegheny. Whether fishing from a secluded bank or from the bow of your boat, anglers are sure to find plenty of exciting fishing action on the Allegheny. A great place for recreational boating and water fun including skiing, swimming, and tubing are favorite activities of Allegheny River recreational boaters. Bring your boat to any one of our public or private marinas and launches to get in on all the action.

Kiski River The Kiskiminetas River is an absolutely gorgeous river that makes up the entire southern border of Armstrong County. An official state water trail, it was also voted PA River of the Year in 2000. The Kiski is fast becoming THE destination for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. As a historical part of the Pennsylvania Mainline Canal, you will also find historical sites along the shore dating back to the early 1800’s. Now officially designated as a key link in the Pittsburgh to Harrisburg Mainline Canal Greenway, the Kiski river is sure to impress! Come see what it’s all about.

44 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County 2018 Lock Operation Dates

2018 DATES LOCKS 6,7,8 & 9 LOCK 5 HOLIDAY OR EVENT Friday, May 25 3pm - 8pm 7am - 8pm 4 Day Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 26 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm 4 Day Memorial Day Weekend Sunday, May 27 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm 4 Day Memorial Day Weekend Monday, May 28 10am - 4pm 7am - 5pm 4 Day Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, June 2 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Sunday, June 3 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Saturday, June 9 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Sunday, June 10 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Saturday, June 16 6 & 9: Noon - 8pm 7 & 8: Noon - 11pm Noon - 8pm Waves of Thunder Sunday, June 17 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Waves of Thunder Saturday, June 23 6 & 9: Noon - 8pm 7 & 8: Noon - 11pm Noon - 8pm Arts on the Allegheny Concert* Sunday, June 24 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Saturday, June 30 Noon - 11pm Noon - 11pm July 4th & Celebrate Allegheny Sunday, July 1 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm July 4th & Celebrate Allegheny Monday, July 2 Noon - 8pm 7am - 8pm July 4th & Celebrate Allegheny Tuesday, July 3 Noon - 11pm 7am - 11pm July 4th & Celebrate Allegheny Wednesday, July 4 Noon - 11pm 7am - 11pm July 4th & Celebrate Allegheny Thursday, July 5 Noon - 8pm 7am - 8pm July 4th & Celebrate Allegheny Friday, July 6 Noon - 8pm 7am - 8pm July 4th & Celebrate Allegheny Saturday, July 7 Noon - 11pm 7am - 11pm July 4th & Celebrate Allegheny Sunday, July 8 6 & 7: 10am - 8pm 8 & 9: Noon - 8pm 10am - 8pm July 4th & Celebrate Allegheny Saturday, July 14 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Sunday, July 15 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Saturday, July 21 6, 7, 8: Noon - 8pm 9: Noon - 11pm Noon - 8pm East Brady Riverfest Sunday, July 22 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Saturday, July 28 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Sunday, July 29 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Saturday, Aug. 4 6, 7, 8: Noon - 11pm 9: Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Fort Armstrong Folk Festival Sunday, Aug. 5 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Saturday, Aug. 11 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Sunday, Aug. 12 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Saturday, Aug. 18 6, 7, & 8: Noon - 11pm 9: Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Riverbration Boat Races Sunday, Aug. 19 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Saturday, Aug. 25 7 & 8: Noon - 11pm 6 & 9: Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Arts on the Allegheny Concert Sunday, Aug. 26 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Friday, Aug. 31 3pm - 8pm 7am - 8pm 4 Day Holiday Weekend Saturday, Sept. 1 Noon - 11pm Noon - 8pm Labor Day Weekend Sunday, Sept. 2 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Monday, Sept. 3 10am - 4pm 7am - 5pm Saturday, Sept. 15 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Sunday, Sept. 16 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Saturday, Sept. 29 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Sunday, Sept. 30 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Saturday, Oct. 13 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm Last Weekend Sunday, Oct. 14 Noon - 8pm Noon - 8pm

* Date not confirmed - based on previous years concert dates These Hours and Days are tentative and Subject to Change, for more information consult the ARDC website: AlleghenyRiverDevelopment.org or our Facebook page.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 45 Water Adventures Crooked Creek Lake 114 Park Main Road • Ford City, PA 16226 • 724-763-3161 www.lrp.usace.army.mil Nestled among the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania, Crooked Creek Lake is the ideal setting for year-round outdoor activities. Located only 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to discover the beauty of the lake and surrounding countryside at Crooked Creek. The lake and its miles of scenic shoreline provide unlimited opportunities for water-based recreation. A boat launch with ample trailer parking is available for boating and water-skiing enthusiasts. Swimmers and sunbathers will appreciate the lake’s sandy peninsula beach and bath houses. The great variety and abundance of fish found in the lake lure many fishermen to its waters. Crooked Creek Lake has yielded many fine catches of bass, musky, sunfish, and crappie. Handicapped facilities are located at the overflow of the dam, including a fishing pier, parking area, picnic area, and restrooms. Picnicking is a favorite pastime at Crooked Creek. There are six centrally located picnic areas maintained by the Corps that provide picnic tables and charcoal grills.

Keystone Lake PA State Route 210 (2.5 Miles North of Route 422) Keystone Lake, 850 acres and 5.5 miles long, is the largest lake in Armstrong County. The Lake contains shallows and wetlands with depths as deep as 90 feet. Owned and operated by Reliant Energy as a cooling water supply for Keystone Power Plant, the lake and surrounding area is open for public use

46 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County and is controlled by the PA Fish & Boat Commission and all their rules and regulations. No swimming is allowed in the lake, but boats up to 9.9 horse power are allowed. Keystone Lake provides an excellent warm water fishery with large and small mouth bass, walleye, musky, perch, crappies, bluegills, sunfish, pumpkin heads, and trout (stocked). A trophy bass lake, professional tournaments have been held here. Keystone Lake has two formal boat launches, one at NuMine () off of Route 85 at White Oak Road, and a second boat launch at Atwood (south shore) off of Route 210 at the village of Atwood. These are excellent facilities with large parking areas. There are also several primitive access areas around the lake. Several thousand acres surrounding the lake are open to hunting (PA Game Commission laws and regulations apply). If winter weather conditions permit, Keystone Lake is an excellent place for ice fishing!

Mahoning Creek Lake & Dam 145 Dam Site Road • New Bethlehem, PA • 814-257-8811 Situated among steep-sided valleys and forested hillsides, Mahoning Creek Lake is surrounded by the rugged and striking terrain of Western Pennsylvania. Boating and fishing, hiking, camping and picnicking are a few of the outdoor activities one can enjoy here. Boating on the lake is limited to 10hp. Canoeists, fishermen, and small boaters will appreciate the peaceful and relaxed atmosphere that is characteristic of the lake. Located in the area of the dam is a tree shaded picnic area with modern restrooms, grills, picnic tables, playground, and walking trails. Call to schedule a thrilling tour of the dam which bills itself as “The best Dam tour in the world!”

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 47 WaterAllegheny River Development Adventures Freeport Paddleboarding Corporation Company, LLC P.O. Box 364 Freeport, PA 16229 Kittanning, PA 16201 724-882-3290 724-954-4976 freeportpaddleboardingcompany@ [email protected] gmail.com f alleghenyriverdevelopment.org f Freeport Paddleboarding Our goal is to keep the Locks Company is a mobile stand-up and on the Allegheny Paddleboarding (SUP) Company River operational and secure by providing lessons and tours on seeking the necessary funding. local waterways. Call to book Maximize the Hours of Operation your adventure! of the locks for ALL users. Promote River Recreational The River’s Edge Boating and to lobby for equal Canoe & Kayak, LLC representation in governmental 3158 River Rd. spending. Promote Commercial Leechburg, PA 15656 Navigation by keeping the 724-845-9501 navigable channels open and [email protected] secure. Promote Economic the-rivers-edge.com f Growth as it pertains to The River’s Edge is located just Recreational and Commercial outside of Leechburg, PA along Navigation in the communities the Kiskiminetas River. We offer that border the Allegheny River. canoe, kayak, and tube rentals for great river trips along the scenic Arrowhead Chapter of Trout rolling hills of Pennsylvania. Visit Unlimited our store for great choices in 129 Wyant Rd. kayaks and outfitting gear. One Kittanning, PA 16201 of Western PA’s premier kayak arrowhead214tu.org fishing dealers! A full service bait 724-545-3345 f and tackle shop is also available. Cold water conservation Come paddle with us. organization that focuses on protection and restoration of the area’s local trout streams and water sheds.

48 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County R.J. Brown River Towing a well-stocked Marine Store 300 Mile Long Hill Rd. with lots of great boating stuff Kittanning, PA 16201 including water toys, props, and 724-747-1589 boat cleaning products. We also [email protected] have lots of hard to find parts R.J. Brown Towing Co. was formed for older in-board and outboard in 1947 by the late Robert J. motors. Our full-service Marine Brown Sr. and taken over in fall Shop services all types of new of 2008 and renamed RJ Brown and used motors. Amenities River Towing Inc. by grandson include: marine shop, store, Josh Sasfai. Such marine services docks, gas, hot tub, fire ring, are offered: recreation and gas grill, restroom, and shower. commercial doc construction, Contact us on VHF channels 13 repair and maintenance of these and 69 or call the store. See you facilities, maintenance dredging on the river! and disposal, river terminal with over 2,000 feet of usable river Workhorse Transport & frontage to handle any type of Outfitters commodity, 8 acres of fenced 19 Hickory Grade Rd. in storage area, marine salvage Cecil, PA 15321 work of boats and barges, 241-545-3910 barge towing, barge fleeting, [email protected] topside barge repairs, and barge workhorsetrans.com f scraping. Easy access for truck Kayak rentals/Tube & paddle traffic and minutes from major board rentals on Crooked Creek highway routes. No job is too big Lake & the Allegheny River. or too small to handle. Guided bike excursions on the Armstrong & Redbank Valley Rosston Eddy Marina Trails. Bike rentals available. 170 Rosston Circle Shuttle transportation service for Ford City, PA 16226 events/parties, etc. 724-763-1202 f Rosston Eddy Marina is located at Allegheny marker 40.4. We’re a full-service, boater-friendly marina with

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 49 HitArmstrong Trail the Trails The 35 mile long Armstrong Trail is located on the former Allegheny Valley Railroad corridor along the eastern bank of the Allegheny River in Armstrong and Clarion Counties. The trail links such towns as Ford City, Kittanning and East Brady and is a great place to bicycle, walk, jog, cross-country ski, birdwatch, geocache, or exercise in a safe, relaxing environment. The trail is for non-motorized use only. 28 miles of trail have been improved with crushed limestone or asphalt surface. Plans are being developed to improve the trail’s conditions and to better establish connections with the Redbank Valley Trails and others on the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail. Our trail is rich with local history, from Native Americans to river travel to iron production to the railroads. Remnants of villages, iron furnaces, coke ovens, train stations, etc. can be found along the trail. A train turntable, tunnel, and coaling tower still stand. Directions to trail parking areas, maps, updates to trail conditions, membership, meeting times, trail events and trail workdays can be found by visiting armstrongrailstotrails.org or on Facebook at Armstrong Rails to Trails.

Baker Trail Armstrong County’s premier hiking trail, the Baker Trail, covers 141 miles and extends from Freeport, Armstrong County to the Allegheny National Forest. This hiking trail follows forest paths, old jeep trails

50 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County and dirt roads through woods, gamelands, and farmlands and is marked by yellow blazes. 18 miles of the trail share a footpath with the North Country Scenic Trail. It is strongly recommended that every person or group planning on hiking the Baker Trail have a trail guidebook. A comprehensive guide to the Baker Trail describes the trail, points of interest, shelter locations, and contains a full set Hit the Trails of topographical maps and is available to purchase at the Tourist Bureau office as well as the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy who maintains this hiking trail. For volunteer, steward opportunities, or questions contact Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy at www. rachelcarsontrails.org.

Butler Freeport Community Trail The Butler Freeport Community Trail is a 21 mile scenic rail-trail in Armstrong and Butler counties. The trail has a crushed limestone surface and is suitable to all forms of non-motorized recreation such as hiking, cycling, walking, running, geocaching, birding, and cross country skiing. It is handicapped accessible for all to enjoy! Cowanshannock Trail This 11.4 mile trail leads to one of Armstrong County’s best kept secrets, Buttermilk Falls! Follow this crushed-limestone surface trail on foot or by bike from the trailhead at the Bernard C. Snyder picnic area, located just off of State Route 1033 north of Kittanning. You can also access the Armstrong Trail from this location. The Bernard C. Snyder Picnic Area offers a pavilion, restrooms, charcoal- burning grills, a picnic area, and is home to the Canfield-Holmes Wildlife Sanctuary. This trail is great for hikers, bikers, birdwatchers,

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 51 wildflower enthusiasts, and anglers. A nearby boat launch area provides access to the mouth of Cowanshannock Creek as well as the Allegheny River. Great Shamokin Path Built on an abandoned railroad line as one of the first rails to trails, the Great Shamokin Path is named after the path that once linked the Allegheny and Susquehanna Rivers and ran from Kittanning to Sunbury. The Great Shamokin Path is a hiking, biking, and birding trail. It runs for 4.1 miles between NuMine and Rose Valley, paralleling the Cowanshannock Creek and Route 85. This primitive grass- covered trail steadily through the Cowanshannock Creek Valley past the Devil’s Washbasin, a 1.5 acre lake. This lake is named after a dam that controlled the water across the creek to obtain water for steam engines. It is always smoky, steamy and eerie looking, and is currently stocked with fish for a unique fishing spot. The Devil's Washbasin also offers picnic areas. North Country Trail This National Scenic Trail covers 4,600 miles across seven states. The administers the trail and our local section of the trail is developed, maintained, and promoted by the Butler Chapter. From McConnells Mill State Park to the city of Parker the 47 miles of trail in Armstrong and Butler Counties offer a variety of outstanding outdoor adventures. Redbank Valley Trails This new 51-mile, non-motorized, 4-season trail is being improved by Redbank Valley Trails Association, Members on a Mission. Acquired mid-2010, by December 2011 and with 5000+ volunteer hours, more than 25 miles of the Low Grade Railroad constructed in the 1870’s has been improved with grading, compacting and crushed limestone in many areas. 13 bridges have been decked and railed. 42 miles follow scenic Redbank Creek thru mostly natural areas where wildlife abounds, from the Allegheny River thru New Bethlehem to Brookville.

52 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County Future improvements include 3 tunnels, the trail’s surface, rest areas, signage, creek access and historic markers. RVTA’s goal is to maintain and continuously improve the trail for use by bicyclists, hikers, walkers, cross country skiers, horses in some wider areas and others who enjoy the beautiful unspoiled scenery. Please visit www. redbankvalleytrails.org for current conditions, events and information to help you plan your visit. Roaring Run Recreation Area The Roaring Run Recreation Area is owned and operated by the Roaring Run Watershed Association. This 653 acre conservation and recreation project is open to the public year-round, from dawn to dusk. Over 15 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails exist throughout the property as well as two premier surfaced trails, the “Roaring Run Trail” and the “Rock Furnace Trail”.

A canoeing/kayaking launch for Kiskiminetas River access is located at the Roaring Run trailhead. The parking area has a capacity for 105 vehicles. Picnic tables and a pavilion are at the trailhead. The Roaring Run Trail and the lower 1.2 miles of the Rock Furnace Trail are suitable for persons with disabilities. Both of the surfaced trails are suitable for bicycles in their entirety. The 6.5 miles of the Roaring Run Trail are hard packed limestone. The trail ends in the town of Edmon. Beginning at the parking area on Canal Road, the Roaring Run Trail parallels the Kiskiminetas River to the southeast. At the 1.5 mile mark the remains of Canal Lock No. 15 can be seen. Further up the trail at the 4.5 mile mark, the remains of the piers for the bridge that carried the canal towpath over Flat Run can be observed. The Rock Furnace Trail is a 1.5 mile hard surfaced trail that joins the Roaring Run Trail at the 1.5 mile mark. This trail passes through the beautiful Roaring Run Valley, where many small waterfalls and huge rocks can be found. The remains of the first iron furnace in the Kiskiminetas Valley can be found across the trail from the huge “Camel Back Rock.” Visit our website www.roaringrun.org for more information.

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Allegheny & Ridge AssociationsCorporation Armstrong Rails to Trails 1421-1427 12th Ave. Association Altoona, PA 16603 P.O. Box 422 814-940-1922 Kittanning, PA 16201 [email protected] armstrongrailstotrails.org f mainlinecanalgreenway.com Care and maintenance of the To develop, interpret, and Armstrong Trail by volunteers. restore the historic, cultural, and natural resources along the Butler Freeport Community PA Main Line Canal Greenway. Trail Council P. O. Box 33 Allegheny Valley Land Trust Saxonburg, PA 16056 200 N. Jefferson St. [email protected] Kittanning, PA 16201 butlerfreeportcommunity 724-543-4478 trailcouncil.com f [email protected] Walking, hiking, biking, geo alleghenyvalleylandtrust.org f cache along abandoned railroad Allegheny Valley Land Trust tracks between Butler and will protect and convert Freeport, PA. railroad corridors into trails for public use, thereby providing North Country Trail Association opportunities for commuters 218 Cecelia Street and outdoor recreational Harmony, PA 16037 activities. Our projects will 724-453-1685 maintain the integrity of [email protected] these corridors for future northcountrytrail.org f transportation use while acting The Butler Chapter cares for the as an economic stimulus for the Butler County and Armstrong area communities. County section of the North Country Trail. The chapter meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the YMCA Trustees Room in Butler, PA and all are welcome. Please visit our website at www.northcountrytrail.org/but for maps, events, hikes, and information.

54 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County Rachel Carson Trails Workhorse Transport & Conservancy Outfitters P. O. Box 472 19 Hickory Grade Rd. Wexford, PA 15090 Cecil, PA 15321 412-475-8881 241-545-3910 [email protected] [email protected] rachelcarsontrails.org f workhorsetrans.com f The Rachel Carson Trails Kayak rentals/Tube & paddle Conservancy, Inc. is a nonprofit board rentals on Crooked 501 (c)(3), volunteer-based Creek & the Allegheny River. organization dedicated to the Guided bike excursions on the development, protection, and Armstrong & Redbank Valley promotion of hiking, biking, Trails. Bike rentals available. and walking trails throughout Shuttle transportation service western Pennsylvania. The for events/parties, etc. goals of the Rachel Carson Conservancy include raising awareness of the benefits of community trails, getting more people interested in physical activities, getting more people to experience the beauty of our region and the natural world, and helping people see our region as active and vibrant. Join us in our efforts and help make a difference!

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56 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County Assisted Living rent. Each shelter is equipped with running water and Autumn Oak Senior Living Home electricity. These pavilions are 108 E. Main St. the ideal place to celebrate Dayton, PA 16222 a special occasion or hold a 814-257-8584 family reunion for only $50. The [email protected] f park has various activities such We are a senior home that as basketball, skateboarding, promotes a healthy lifestyle with softball, baseball, soccer, lots of fun and activity. horseshoes, tennis, street hockey and a playground area. We hope Associations & to put in a shuffleboard court Foundations this summer. Donations and suggestions are appreciated. Please send them to PO Box 46, American Legion Post #325 Elderton, Pa 15736. Also, dates 365 Beagle Club Rd. for some events such as Apple Cowansville, PA 16218 Butter Festival, Light-Up Elderton 724-545-7027 Night, etc., can be found on the We do all-you-can-eat breakfasts events page! October through April. The Salvation Army of Kittanning Armstrong Habitat for Humanity 205 S. Jefferson St. 106 S. Jefferson St. Kittanning, PA 16201 Kittanning, PA 16201 724-543-6622 724-545-4905 [email protected] [email protected] wpa.salvationarmy.org/ armstronghabitat.org f westernpennsylvania/kittanning Non-profit housing organization f building homes, communities, The Kittanning Salvation Army and hope. is a church who has our Heart for God and hand to man. By Community Foundation Christ’s example, we help those Serving the Heart of Western in need in our community. Pennsylvania 220 S. Jefferson St. Richard G. Snyder YMCA Campus Kittanning, PA 16201 1150 N. Water St. 724-548-5897 Kittanning, PA 16201 [email protected] 724-545-9622 servingtheheart.org f [email protected] A nonprofit community rgsymca.org f foundation where you can YMCA - We’re for Youth establish funds & scholarships Development, Healthy Living and aimed at supporting charitable Social Responsibility. activities that are important to you.

Elderton/Plumcreek Recreation Park Lytle St. Elderton, PA 15736 f We are happy to offer three beautiful, spacious, and accommodating pavilions for

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Alle-Kiski-Strong Chamber 308 Pittsburgh Mills Circle Tarentum, PA 15084 724-224-3400 [email protected] allekiskistrong.com f Bradigan’s The Alle Kiski Strong Chamber 114 S. Water St. of Commerce is a business and Kittanning, PA 16201 community network that brings 724-548-7654 members together to connect, [email protected] engage, impact, thrive and lead f bradigans.com with a focus on improvement Since 1952, Bradigan’s has and growth to our region. been serving Armstrong and surrounding counties by Armstrong County Industrial providing quality Development Council products, heating, air 187 Northpointe Blvd. conditioning, and chimney Freeport, PA 16229 services. Visit our showroom at 724-548-1500 503 South Water Street where we economicdevelopment@ have a variety of Hearth Products co.armstrong.pa.us on display. Find us on Facebook! armstrongidc.org The Armstrong County Greentree Lumber Department of Economic 256 Dayton/Smicksburg Rd. Development is the lead Smicksburg, PA 16256 economic development agency 814-257-8797 within Armstrong County. The [email protected] Department provides staff to greentreebuildings.com the Armstrong County Industrial Metal roofing Development Council (ACIDC), which is a private non-profit Rent The Chicken economic development Freeport, PA 16229 corporation. The ACIDC provides 724-305-0782 a single-point-of-contact service [email protected] for information pertaining to f rentthechicken.com all economic development and Rent the Chicken is a local business related resources in the Armstrong County based County. The ACIDC is dedicated business that has expanded to to presenting new or expanding all over the and businesses with a full range Canada to provide farm fresh of information to guide their eggs right at home without the relocation, expansion, or initial commitment. This service is location decisions. The ACIDC designed specifically for people helps companies identify a site, with limited space and for those assist with financing, permitting, who have never raised chickens workforce and other startup or before. Hatch the Chicken is relocation requirements. offered in many locations as well as a five-week hatching rental without the commitment of raising baby chickens. Now offering free delivery to most of PA. ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 59 Downtown Kittanning, Inc. at Armstrong is the Smart Place P.O. Box 401 to Start. Since 1965, BC3 has Kittanning, PA 16201 focused on providing affordable 724-664-5960 and accessible education, [email protected] training, and enrichment downtownkittanning.com f opportunities responsive to DKI is an organization of the needs of the communities businesses and professionals we serve. BC3 has an Open in the community organized Admissions policy, accepting to promote the hospitality, any student with a high school services and products of diploma or GED. Up to 70% of downtown Kittanning and the BC3 students receive financial surrounding area. DKI sponsored aid, and many actually graduate events include Fort Armstrong debt-free. We say we’re the Folk Festival, Memorial Day Smart Place to Start and we are. parade, Movies in the Park, and It’s simple, we want you to get Kittanning Light-Up Night. what you need, so you can do what you want to do. Education The Divine Redeemer School Armstrong School District 726 4th Ave. 181 Heritage Park Dr., Ste. 2 Ford City, PA 16226 Kittanning, PA 16201 724-763-3761 724-548-7200 [email protected] [email protected] divineredeemer.org f asd.k12.pa.us f Exceptional academic and The Armstrong School District, extracurricular programs in in partnership with our families a Christ-centered Catholic and communities, will graduate School community. Terrific educationally prepared, Twos Program, 3 & 4 Year Olds productive, morally responsible Program, and K-6. Check us individuals. Priority Goals/ out on Facebook “The Divine Focus Areas include: Advocacy Redeemer School.” for children and youth; Effective Teaching and Learning; Student Grace Christian School of Achievement and Success; Parent Armstrong County Involvement; Positive School 215 Arthur St. and Community Relations. Kittanning, PA 16201 724-543-4019, Ext 2 Butler County Community [email protected] College gracechristiankittanning.com f 104 Armstrong St. Grace Christian School is starting Ford City, PA 16226 their 20th year in Armstrong 724-902-7467 County! The school serves [email protected] students 3 years old in Preschool bc3.edu f through 12th grade. The school Butler County Community offers a full program with art, College now offers a variety of music, computer, phys ed, and programs in Armstrong County offers several extracurricular at the NexTier Adult Learning activities and service Center at Lenape Tech. Whether opportunities. you are interested in business, psychology, or transferring to earn your bachelor’s degree, BC3

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62 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County Health Services Dr. James Nemec/Dr. Michael Pazman ACMH Hospital 11931 St. Rt. 85, Ste. A One Nolte Dr. Kittanning, PA 16201 Kittanning, PA 16201 724-545-1700 724-543-8500 [email protected] acmh.org f nemecpazman.com With 211 physicians representing General dental offices in 40 specialties, ACMH Hospital Kittanning and Cheswick. offers 174 private beds, including acute rehab, skilled nursing Premier Armstrong Rehab & and psychiatric units. ACMH Nursing provides a comprehensive 265 S. McKean St. array of services, including Kittanning, PA 16201 cardiac services such a cardiac 724-548-2222 cath lab, and certified stroke premierarmstrong.com center, complete Rehabilitation Skilled rehab facility rooted in Services, Wound Healing Center, the community for 35 years. Pain Management Center, Sleep Disorders Lab, and Cancer Center. Insurance Primary Care Centers located throughout the area ensure ESS NexTier Insurance Group ACMH Hospital services are 316 First Ave. accessible and convenient to the Kittanning, PA 16201 entire community 724-548-5178 essnextier.com Armscare, Inc. Insurance service. 85 Glade Dr. Kittanning, PA 16201 Jerich Insurance Agency, Inc. 724-545-3200 136 Market St. [email protected] f Leechburg, PA 15656 Armscare, Inc. is a home medical 724-842-1841 equipment company and has [email protected] f been part of Armstrong County jerichinsurance.com since 1985. A valuable resource A family owned and operated for all your equipment and insurance agency serving supplies. Armstrong County residences and businesses since 1944. Armstrong Speech & Hearing Specializing in property and 200 S. Water St. casualty coverage. Kittanning, PA 16201 724-548-4455 Kenneth R. Sloan Insurance [email protected] 108 N. Plaza Dr. Douglas N. Callen, Audiologist, Apollo, PA 15613 Speech Pathologist. Complete 724-478-3113 speech and hearing center, Original agency established in including testing, therapy, 1931. Current ownership provides devices, hearing aids and OSHA service to Pennsylvanians required testing. with many companies. Charter member of the Strongland Chamber of Commerce. Trusted choice agent.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 63 State Farm Insurance - Andrew Municipalities Laddusaw 121 N. McKean St. Kittanning Borough Kittanning, PA 16201 300 S. McKean St. 724-543-FARM (3276) Kittanning, PA 16201 [email protected] 724-543-2091 543farm.com [email protected] State Farm Insurance Agency Nestled along the mighty providing insurance and financial Allegheny River, features a services. Call us today for a quaint downtown shopping area, quote or just stop by for a free historic sites, and much more - cup of coffee and access to all within walking distance of the our wifi! - Open Monday thru beautiful Riverfront Park. Friday: 9am to 5pm; Evenings and weekends by appointment. Manor Township 306 Byron St. Libraries McGrann, PA 16236 724-763-9215 Ford City Public Library [email protected] 1136 4th Ave. manortownshippa.com f Ford City, PA 16226 Organized in 1849. Township has 724-763-3591 a resident population of 4227. [email protected] A beautiful rural community armstronglibraries.org/ford-city/ featuring Crooked Creek Horse f Park, Lenape Heights Golf Resort, Ford City Public Library meets Lenape Vo-Tech School, Lenape the ongoing and changing needs Practical Nursing Program, of the community, assisting Lenape Elementary, Armstrong people in the areas of personal Junior/Senior High School, and development, employment, Crooked Creek Park. entertainment, social net- working, life resources and Parks Township heritage appreciation. 26 Jackson St. North Vandergrift, PA 15690 Kittanning Public Library 724-567-7764 280 N. Jefferson St. [email protected] Kittanning, PA 16201 Parks Township is a beautiful 724-543-1383 rural community, population [email protected] 2744, consisting of five small armstronglibraries.org/kittanning villages located in the southern f tip of Armstrong County. The The Kittanning Public Library Township not only has the offers a wide selection of Parks Bend Industrial Park, materials, a coffee café, free wifi, but is also home to several public computers, genealogy, and other independent businesses, programs for all ages throughout including an organic grocer the year. Stop in and browse Planet Goodness, Riverside our collection, feel free to utilize Drive-In Theater, Lee’s Lanes what we have to offer, all in a Bowling Alley, Lake’s Roadhouse friendly, casual atmosphere. and Motel, the Parks Twp. Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall to rent for all your special occasions several churches, and

64 2018-2019 Official Guide to Armstrong County five miles of river frontage along Ford City Parks the Kiskiminetas River to enjoy Borough Offices for all activies: canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Ford City, PA 16226 Come visit us soon! 724-763-3081 John B. Ford Memorial: Gazebo, Organizations walks, monument, summer lunch program. Kittanning Rotary Club 1150 N. Water St. Ford View Park Kittanning, PA 16201 7th Ave. 724-467-2771 Ford City, PA 16226 kittanningrotaryclub.com f Fort Run Park: Baseball field; Rotary is where neighbors, Bolder Park: Basketball court; 7th friends, and problem-solvers Avenue Playground share ideas, join with community leaders, and take action to create Freeport Riverside Park lasting change. Meetings every Freeport, PA 16229 Monday at noon. 724-295-2251 Gazebo, benches, walking path. Parks Gilpin-Leechburg Park Apollo-Owens Grove Park Route 66 Route 65 (across from Bush Ford) Leechburg, PA 15656 Apollo, PA 15613 724-845-7557 724-478-4201 Tennis courts, basketball courts, Handicap accessible pavilion, playground, pavilions, horseshoe communty building (seasonal) court, baseball fields, concession with kitchen, restrooms, stand. playground, tennis court, basketball court, and gazebo. John Whelan Park High & N. Jefferson St. Brady’s Bend Community Park Kittanning, PA 16201 Brady’s Bend Township 724-543-2091 East Brady, PA 16028 Basketball and tennis courts, 724-526-5569 playground, baseball field. Pavilion with tables and grill. Kittanning Community Park Dayton Grove St. Rt. 1033 (Johnson Ave.) E. Grant St. Kittanning, PA 16201 Dayton, PA 16222 724-543-2091 814-257-9826 Baseball fields, playground, Pavilion and playground. tennis, basketball, horseshoe and volleyball courts. Elderton/Plumcreek Community Park Kittanning Riverfront Park Calhoun & Keeler St. S. Water St. Elderton, PA 15736 Kittanning, PA 16201 724-354-3466 724-543-1538 Baseball fields, soccer field, Gazebos, amphitheater with racquetball court, tennis court, terrace seating, boat launch and skateboard park, shuffleboard docks. court, pavilion, restrooms, playground and horseshoe courts.

ArmstrongCounty.com | 1-888-265-9954 65 Kittanning Township Community Pet Care Park 13126 Route 422 E. Altmeyer Veterinary Hospital Kittanning, PA 16201 251 Colonial Rd. 724-763-1460 Kittanning, PA 16201 Baseball fields, batting cage, 724-543-4171 playground, basketball and Small animal medicine and tennis courts, walking trail, surgery for over 30 years. horseshoe court, pavilion and concession stand. Orphans of the Storm Route 85 Philips Municipal Park Kittanning, PA 16201 321 Euclid Ave. 724-548-4520 Parker, PA 16049 [email protected] 724-399-2971 orphansofthestorm.petfinder.com f Ballfields, playground, restrooms, We are a no-kill animal shelter pavilion, tennis court, basketball committed to serving Armstrong court, skateboard park. County, established in 1969 to provide temporary shelter for Shannock Valley unwanted and abused animals Community Park while matching lovable animal Route 85 with loving forever homes and Rural Valley, PA 16249 educating the public on humane 724-783-7545 responsible care of all animals, Ballfields, playground, pavilion, reducing animal over population. volleyball court, horseshoe Hours are Monday-Friday, 1pm court, basketball court, gazebo, -5pm and Saturday, Noon-3pm. bandstand, walking trail, tennis courts, lodge building with Real Estate Services kitchen, restrooms, and A/C. Allegheny Real Estate Service Sugarcreek Community Park 104 S. Water St. Sugarcreek Township; Kittanning, PA 16201 Route 286 N. 724-548-5464 Cowansville, PA 16218 [email protected] 724-545-2400 alleghenyrealestate.com f Pavilion, nature trail, playground, Helping property owners and bocce court, volleyball court, buyers in Armstrong County since horseshoe court, football field, 1989. We offer the West Penn baseball field, community center Multi-list, full time experienced with kitchen, restrooms, and agents, and real estate heat. consulting.

Washington Township Denardo Realty, Inc./Real Estate Memorial Park 148 Main St. Adrian-Sherrett Rd. Ford City, PA 16226 Cowansville, PA 16218 724-763-1456 724-548-5075 [email protected] Pavilion, playground, ballfield, denardorealty.com f volleyball court. Established May 4, 2007, providing services to sellers, buyers, landlords, tenants and other parties involved in

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