Blogs about events happening in the area.
November 28th is Small Business Saturday. This day helps our local “Mom and Pop” type shops, craftspeople, and artists by bringing attention to their services. The holiday season is around the corner and people are in search of gifts. Here is a list of 13 local businesses to visit. 1. Up-N-Running Up-N-Running is a small …
Our spooky tales continue with The Kecksburg Incident. Did a UFO crash land in the woods of Western PA? Was it a Russian satellite? Was it a US spy satellite? Could we have finally found the famed Nazi Bell? Let’s investigate! December 9, 1965 The day was mild with temperatures in the upper thirties or …
Continuing with our spooky theme, this week we discover the tale of the Lost Children of the Alleghenies. This sad story of two young boys takes place in Spruce Hollow during the spring of 1856. They are Gone Early on April 24th 1856, the Cox family were eating their breakfast. The family dog began to …
Country Fox went on the “Road Rally South” adventure this weekend. Created and hosted by the Cambria County Historical Society, Road Rally South takes adventurous history seekers on an expedition. Participants travel along the Southern Tier of Cambria County to specific historic sites. Once at these sites, seekers look for clues to the questions. This …
As summer comes to a close and fall gets ready for its turn you may be looking for something fun to do. I have list 5 Local Events occurring in the next two weeks that may spark your interest. Most of these items allow for social distancing or require tickets to ensure a smaller crowd. …
Country Fox participated in “Road Rally North” this weekend. Created and hosted by the Cambria County Historical Society, Road Rally North takes adventurous history seekers on an expedition. Participants travel along the Northern Tier of Cambria County to specific historic sites. Once at these sites, seekers look for clues to the questions. This isn’t an …
Grandview Cemetery is a beautiful and sprawling 235-acre cemetery. It has 47 burial sections and twelve miles of paved road that wind their way through old and new headstones. The Creation 136 years ago a group of prominent area residents gathered to discuss the lack of burial space in the town. In 1884 the existing …
This weekend I visited Malcotti’s Tavern in Twin Rocks for their annual Game Feast. My day was full of good homemade food, cheap beer and fantastic music. Malcotti’s Tavern has been a fixture of the area for decades. It is a quaint little bar situated in the small town of Twin Rocks. As a result, …
This weekend I made a quick stop at an old factory in Punxsutawney, which opened it’s doors for a gathering of vendors hawking their goods. The building was a silk mill in the 19th century and has since been turned into a space for vendors of antique, artisan and hand made goods. The Nomadic Trading …
Hello all and happy Holiday season! This past Sunday my husband, two friends and I attended the gastro-pub Pour for their second annual Pajama Party Brunch. This event was a huge success last year and judging from the number of people there it was a huge success this year. The Pajama Party Brunch (PPB) has …