Archive for June, 2010

2010 Photo Contest Winners

2010 Photo Contest Winners Announced Congratulations to the winners of our 28th annual photo contest. Again, the judges were impressed with the overall excellence exhibited in the entries. The winners of the categories as as follows: Pennsylvania Scenics (download the spread as a PDF :  photo contest 2010 scenics): First, J.T. Foster, Watsontown; Second, Douglas [...]

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US 6 – The Grand Army Of The Republic Highway

  US 6 cuts across the Northern tier of Pennsylvania, offering 290 miles of  pleasurable, scenic riding for the entire route.  The road is in great condition and traffic is generally light – particularly in the mid-section.  There are plenty of open spaces for passing when needed.  Throughout the entire route, US 6 offers many gentle curves, a [...]

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PA 666

This road has been described by other riders as providing twists, curves and elevation changes. I found it to be quite tame actually – there are only a few corners that I would label as ‘tight’ as it gently winds its way along through the forest as it hugs the banks of the Tionesta Creek. It’s never boring because it is full of (mostly gentile) curves and it surrounds you with the spectacular scenery of the heart of the Allegheny National Forest almost from beginning to end. I recommend it if you find yourself in the area.

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Buy Fresh, Buy Local

We mentioned this movement in the News and Views section of the May/June issue. Here’s what appeared there: Buy Fresh, Buy Local This issue we feature a Pennsylvania dairyman and cheese maker, Brian Futhey (see page 8). His cheese is available at many markets that are part of the Buy Fresh Buy Local program, which [...]

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