PA EXTREME RURAL
PENNSYLVANIA EXTREME RURAL
A trek through very rural North-Central area of Pennsylvania known as the Lumber Heritage Region, takes us though quaint towns, seemingly unending forests, tiny villages and down dirt, gravel and ice covered roads.
It just so happens that this journey occurred on one of the coldest January weekends in memory.
The journey starts in Tioga County in the historic, gas-lit, Victorian town of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, “The Home of Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon.” Otherwise known as Pine Creek Gorge, This natural phenomenon is 50 miles long and 1,000 feet deep.
Down steep and winding dirt roads on the way to the canyon floor.
Farms from an earlier age are few and far between.
Middle Ridge United Methodist Church adds color to a Blue and White landscape along Rt. 660 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
The GRAND CANYON OF PENNSYLVANIA or Pine Creek trail as seen from the Leonard Harrison State Park Lookout.
Pine Creek flows under and through the ice along Pine Creek trail in the Canyon.
Morning in Wellsboro brings some of the coldest temperatures of the year.
Nothing satisfies more on a bitter cold Pennsylvania morning than a hearty Breakfast at the famous WELLSBORO DINER! Since 1939 the Famous Local Landmark is considered” The Best Classic Diner in America. A warm breakfast topped off by a Giant chocolate cookie makes the cold go away.
Traveling west on Scenic PA Route 6 we find the PENNSYLVANIA LUMBER MUSEUM. Situated in the forested and mountainous Allegany Plateau region, an area that was the historic center of the state’s lumber industry. Today, Pennsylvania is still 60% covered by forests.
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum entrance.
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Foyer.
Museum Blacksmith Shop.
Museum Sawmill at sunset.
The museum’s steam powered Circular sawmill. These were common in Pennsylvania following the end of the Civil War.
The Shay Locomotive invented in 1880 and last used in 1962.
Icicles and Christmas decorations adorn the Northwest Bank on Main Street in Wellsboro.
Heading west on PA Route 154 we pass large open fields, hills, curves and abandoned farm houses.
Continuing on PA Route 154 we encounter the TINY village of Shunk, PA. A definite step back in time.
A 1950 Packard Deluxe serves as the center piece for this tiny village.
It’s a good thing they added the custom seat covers!
Onward to the village of Forksville, PA. The home of WORLDS END STATE PARK.
The Forksville Covered Bridge, built in the 1850’s crosses the Loyalsock Creek.
You can get “Forked” at the Forksville General store.
Frozen waterfall shimmers along PA Route 154 in Worlds End State Park!
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