Looking westward on the Juniata River toward Thompsontown Station (on the left bank) Note: Newspapers at the time interchange Thompsontown Station and Thompsontown in their reporting. To keep things organized, I will refer to the wreck location as Thompsontown Station, which was the stopping place on the Pennsylvania Railroad where the wreck happened. I stepped … Continue reading The 1864 Fast Line East TrainDisaster
The Thousand Steps In October 2010, I made my first ascent up the side of Jacks Mountain, following the man-made stone stairwell to the vistas high above Jacks Narrows. By the time I made it to the top, my legs were screaming in pain and my mind was shattered. I had been mentally and physically … Continue reading Hiking The Thousand Steps
Fog fills the hollows of north-central Pennsylvania The idea of a lost valley – a valley where extinct animals still roam – has been a fascination of many authors and filmmakers over the years. Looking at my bookcase, some of my favorite novels involved these lost worlds: Journey to the Center of the Earth (Jules … Continue reading Shoemaker’s Lost Valley
Mill Creek flows lazily beneath the South Denmark Road Covered Bridge, Ohio Note: Although this is a part of a series, each article can be read individually and in any order. Stops on this journey across Ashtabula County, Ohio include: Mechanicsville, Doyle Road, Giddings Road, Netcher Road, and South Denmark Road Covered Bridges. ============= They … Continue reading South Denmark Road Covered Bridge
Fay Wray, Hollywood Forever, Los Angeles, California “So who are we looking for?” Mom asked as we parked in one of the few shaded spots in the cemetery. I got out of the car and scanned the area. It was promising to be a warm day for February, but then again, I was in Southern … Continue reading Fay Wray
Netcher Road Covered Bridge, Ashtabula County, Ohio Note: Although this is a part of a series, each article can be read individually and in any order. Stops on this journey across Ashtabula County, Ohio include: Mechanicsville, Doyle Road, Giddings Road, Netcher Road, and South Denmark Road Covered Bridges. ============= I finished my stop at the … Continue reading Netcher Road Covered Bridge
The Pennsylvania Rambler 