The beginning of December marked Country Fox’s one year anniversary. It has been one very long and challenging year and a couple of months thanks to COVID. We had to get creative and find places to cover when nothing was open. Readers went on jaunts around the area and explored local history with us. When …
You may be like many people who have begun a new “diet”. Perhaps you are doing a “dry January”. Or maybe you are financially tapped out after the holiday season. If you are one of these people, keep this list in mind for later this year. Not one of these people? Looking to help stimulate …
Fall has taken a firm grip on Western PA. Our days have been getting shorter and darker. We are swiftly moving towards Halloween and the dark spooky time of year. From October till around Christmas our days become darker and more foreboding. Today we don’t usually worry too much while we sit in our well …
This weekend Country Fox and some friends visited Prince Gallitzen State Park. State Parks are a wonderful place to visit all year long. Prince Gallitzen is located outside of Patton. Creation of Prince Gallitzen State Park During the 1930’s a discussion of the creation of a park began. As it was the Great Depression nothing …
Country Fox recently took a weekend getaway to a cabin near the Shenandoah National Park. We enjoyed great views, history, wine and a beautiful hike. Sometimes it is just nice to get out of town for a few days. So, after getting the advice of some friends, we visited Lydia Mountain Lodge. They have a …
August 22nd was the 5th Annual Ghost Town Trail Challenge. What is the Ghost Town Trail Challenge? It is a challenge of the body and the mind. Participants run, walk or a combination of the both along a slight upgrade towards Ebensburg. The race consists of three distances: 12k, 25k, and 50k. The 12k (7.5 …
A weekend D.I.Y. project can be fun, frustrating and rewarding all at the same time. This weekend we worked on a project that has taken months to prepare. For those who don’t know us, we have spent years working on completing our first floor. Hauling in beams, drywall, ceiling, bar and workout room has taken …
This weekend Country Fox went on a day trip to Indiana, PA. While in Indiana, we did some recycling, stopped to have a beer, stocked up on alcohol, bought some items for home projects and ate dinner. Recycling in Indiana Recycling is some-what easy and is incredibly helpful for the environment. Everyday we hear news …
Limiting this article to just five trails to visit in Somerset County was difficult. There are multiple trail systems and state parks in Somerset County. Each of these has several trails, so I handled this blog a little differently. 5 Trails to Visit in Somerset County 1. State Parks. Somerset County is a large county …
Welcome to Country Fox Exploring! My name is Debbie and I live in Western PA. I grew up in Somerset County. I currently live in Cambria County and I work in Indiana County. All my life I have heard those around me bemoan the lack of anything to do in the area. Everyone traveled out …