A daring and deadly train robbery took place near Belsano, PA. Sadly, it has almost been forgotten. The robbery took place in 1924 along the Cambria and Indiana Railroad. Early Days The Cambria and Indiana Railroad (C&I) was incorporated in 1904 by the Vinton Lumber Company. It was created to haul lumber. However, soon after …
This week’s Ghost Town is Wehrum. The crumbling remains of the town can still be found sitting just off the Ghost Town Trail. The remains of Wehrum are located in Buffington Township, Indiana County. The Beginning Wehrum was established in 1901 by the Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company. It was named after Henry Wehrum. He …
Ghost towns? In Western PA? You bet your hiking boots there are ghost towns in Western PA! If you are from the area, you have probably heard of the Ghost Town Trail. This trail is named for the eight abandoned mining towns and the town of Beulah. In this and future blogs I will explore …
This weekend I visited the areas’ local distillery. Moonshine Mine opened in 2018 on Cardiff Road outside of Nanty Glo. They became Cambria Counties first legal distillery. Local Distillery: How it began Owner Mike Cocho can remember growing up and seeing this strange copper device in the family shed. When he was older, curiosity drove …
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th. Masses wear green, drink beer, eat corned beef with cabbage and claim Irish heritage. But, this day isn’t about the over consumption of beer and food. St. Patrick: Apostle of Ireland Dates are a little sketchy. In fact, facts are a little sketchy surrounding Patrick. Legends are …
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, …
Looking for art and theater in Johnstown, PA? Then the Community Arts Center of Cambria County is a place worth checking out. CACCC has been providing art, theater, cultural events and educational programs for over 50 years. The CACCC consists of two buildings. The first is the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center. This building is used …
Our local area has many trails worth experiencing, including the Ghost Town Trail and its segments. Today’s post is about one of those sections. The Rexis Branch of the Ghost Town Trail runs from Vintondale/Rexis to White Mill Station. It is about four miles. It was donated in 1993 by the Cambria & Indiana Railroad. …
Coal Country Brewing is a local micro brewery in Ebensburg PA. This delightful brewery opened in June of 2018 and has been thriving since. A visitor to this brewery has multiple beers, some local wines from B & L Winery, and a couple of homemade sodas so choose from. Founder and Brew Master Mike Kutchman …
Interested in doing outdoor activities along a historic trail near Johnstown? You may be interested in the Staple Bend Tunnel Trail, located in Mineral Point about four miles from Johnstown. This trail belongs to the Allegheny Portage Rail Road Historic Site as well as part of the Trans Allegheny Trails. It is a segment of …