Windber Area Victims Of July 20th 1977 Flood
Windber-area Berwind White workers joined a national strike by United Mine Workers of America in April 1922 for improved wages and working conditions, civil liberties, and recognition. The strike lasted 16 months; families of s... hmdb.org
The Ultimate Game
The Ultimate Game has been expanding. New bunkers and field props include helicopters and castles. With over 50 forts, and a variety of terrain you can satisfy just about any type of combat scenario you want. Semi-automatic r... warpig.com
Wolf Rocks (Gallitzin Sf)
A member of our club found this area. There are a large number of good boulders which should provide a good challenge. Not sure about any of the difficulties yet, but I'll post some as soon as I find out. rockclimbing.com
Paint Falls
Paint Falls is located on Paint Creek in the town of Paint Pennsylvania. The waterfall is also known as Sandy Falls. A retaining wall, an old diversion pipe and some other remnants of industry mar the appearance of th... gowaterfalling.com
John P. Saylor Trail, Middle Ridge Loop, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
This sampling of the John P. Saylor Trail System in Gallitzin State Forest explores the heart of Clear Shade Wild Area. Special attractions: Hardwoods and hemlock, wetlands and meadow, picturesque springs, wildflowers, wildli... trails.com
John P. Saylor Trail (Backpacking), Windber, Pennsylvania
This trail is named after Congressman John P. Saylor, who represented Pennsylvania from 1949 to 1973. He was a conservationist with a deep concern for the environment. While in Congress, Saylor sponsored the National Scenic T... trails.com
Blue Knob State Park
- Blue Knob State Park offers endless hours of solitude in the quiet and refreshing serenity of mountains and streams. Bob's Creek is great for trout fishing and Blue Knob boasts the second highest peak in the state at 3,1... wildernet.com
Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort
What began as a mom and pop restaurant and country inn back in 1949 soon became the base location for a new ski area known as Hidden Valley. A rope tow and two slopes would accommodate a growing number of skiers from Pittsbur... trails.com
Linn Run State Park
- The Linn Run Forest is located in the heart of the Laurel Mountains. The mountainous land ranges from 1,300 to 2,800 feet above sea level. Most of the land was bought from the Byers and Allen Lumber Company for $42,662. ... wildernet.com
Wolf Rocks Trail
This is a short but ?suppa-sweet? technical ride through the rugged flat, atop Laurel Hill. The topography itself is generally flat, but it?s what?s on the trail that presents the ultimate challenge. Large rocks and small bou... trails.com
Laurel Hill State Park
- The Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) under the supervision of the National Park Service built the first recreational facilities at the park. The area was named the Laurel Hill... wildernet.com
Shawnee State Park Office
- Shawnee State Park is named for American Indians who lived for a short time in the vicinity of the park during their westward migration from the Potomac in the early 1700's. A varied selection of recreational opportuniti... wildernet.com
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
- The Johnstown Flood occurred in 1889 bringing an end to the era of the Conemaugh Valley. Over 2,209 people died on that tragic Friday and thousands more were injured in one of the worst disasters in our Nation's history.... wildernet.com