Public Meetings Scheduled for Wayne and Pike Counties |
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We are excited to bring the PA Route 6 Facade Program to the Pocono Mountains Region. Wayne and Pike County commercial building owners and businesses/nonprofits (with property owner approval) will be able to apply for up to $5,000 each toward upgrades and improvements of their building’s façade (front exterior visible from the road). Recipients will be required to invest 1:1 matching funds into the project. Commercial buildings may be located anywhere in Wayne or Pike counties, and eligible improvements include but are not limited to exterior paint, new signage, windows, and canvas awning replacement.
Next week, we will host four public meetings to discuss more of the program's details and answer any questions you may have: Monday, March 18th at 6:00 PM at Historic Forest Hall in Milford; Tuesday, March 19th at 9:00 AM at Historic Forest Hall in Milford; Tuesday, March 19th at 6:00 PM at The Boiler Room in the Hawley Silk Mill in Hawley; and Wednesday, March 20th at 9:00 AM at the Community Room at the Greater Honesdale Partnership in Honesdale.
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Our Road, Your Communities!
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Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024! |
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime event in Erie, Pennsylvania! On Monday, April 8, 2024, Erie is in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse. For nearly four minutes, the afternoon sky will go dark as the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. Erie is the only major city in Pennsylvania in the path of totality.
During a total solar eclipse, the moon lines up perfectly to obscure the sun, creating "totality". At the time of totality, the sky will become dark, and the sun’s corona (or outer atmosphere) will be visible. During the 2024 total solar eclipse, nearly everyone in North America will see some part of the eclipse, but only those who live in or travel to the path of totality will experience all stages of this rare event. The difference between a total and partial eclipse is out of this world: if even one percent of the sun is visible during an eclipse, the sun is 10,000 times too bright to observe the most spectacular part - totality!
A total solar eclipse is perhaps the most spectacular astronomical event that can be witnessed from Earth, and it can only be observed from some parts of the globe. Erie will be one of the few locations to see every stage of this awe-inspiring event. Plan your trip now to observe this phenomenon on the shores of Lake Erie!
The next Total Solar Eclipse in the contiguous United States won’t occur until 2044. Erie, Pennsylvania won’t be in the path of totality again until 2144!
The VisitErie website is an excellent resource for the actual times the solar eclipse is expected to occur in each part of Erie County. They also inform travelers about locations in Erie County where they can get free, ISO-certified eclipse glasses so that they can safely view the eclipse. |
(Photo: Projected path of the total solar eclipse on April 8th!) |
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Here's a list of more happenings along PA Route 6 this month:
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Fridays-Sundays, March 15th-24th: The Meadville Community Theatre presents The Boxcar Children. The Boxcar Children is the story of four orphaned children who find shelter in a boxcar in the woods and learn to live on their own while hiding in fear from their grandfather. Based on the books by Gertrude Chandler Warner. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time on the theatre website.
Saturday, March 16th and Saturday, March 30th: Journey to Chapman State Park and join the Environmental Educator on an amphibian adventure learning all about the frogs, toads, and salamanders that call Pennsylvania home. Wear your boots, because you'll be searching for these amazing amphibians after a short lecture. Participants should meet at the Amphitheater at 6:00 PM for the lecture and dress appropriately for the weather. Also, bring a flashlight or a headlamp for this evening program.
Saturday, March 23rd: Visit Grovedale Winery in Wyalusing for an afternoon of laughter, exploration, and indulgence! From 3:00-7:00 PM, Grovedale Winery will transform into an enchanting playground for an adults-only Easter egg hunt. This event is your golden ticket to a treasure hunt like no other, nestled between their lush vineyards and charming farmstead. Expect to be regaled with grown-up surprises, where each discovery adds a splash of excitement to your afternoon.
Saturday, March 23rd: Visit the PA Lumber Museum in Ulysses for a presentation on Women & Woodhicks: An Historic Look at Women in the PA Lumber Industry. Although overshadowed, women have always been part of lumber history. Join Museum Educator Jennifer Haines as she shines a light on the women who worked in remote logging camps, operated presses in factories, and held political posts who played important active roles in the state’s courageous and reckless lumbering past. The program will be held on-site with a virtual option available for those unable to come to the museum. The in-person program is included with admission to the museum. The virtual option is $5 for non-museum members. To register for the virtual presentation, click here. A link and instructions will be sent once confirmation of your registration has been received. The program will be recorded.
Sunday, March 31st: Join Staff at Kinzua Bridge State Park to stroll out on the "Skywalk" to watch the sunrise. Later meet in the classroom and reminisce about the bridge. This is a special event and the building will be open early to participants. Hot chocolate and coffee in the classroom afterwards to warm up! Meet out on the bridge 6:45 AM. This program is weather dependent. For more information call 814-778-5467.
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Watch the Eclipse in One of Our Heritage Communities! |
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The VisitErie website is truly a fantastic resource for anyone hoping to experience the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th. One of those resources is a chart to help visitors time the eclipse. It just so happens that a couple of the towns mentioned are Heritage Communities, such as Corry and Edinboro.
Although the eclipse may only last less than four minutes, there's plenty to do in our Heritage Communities before or after the big event. Take some time to enjoy these charming little towns while you're in the area. In these and other Heritage Communities along PA Route 6, you’ll find unique landmarks, important historic sites, impressive architecture, gorgeous outdoor spaces, endless opportunities to “shop local”, and best of all, friendly people!
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20th Annual Maple Weekend in Potter and Tioga |
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Saturday, March 16-17, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM |
The Potter-Tioga Pennsylvania Maple Weekend is a true tribute to all things maple. The Maple Weekend is a “traveling festival” throughout Potter and Tioga County that allows visitors to observe tree tapping, sugar boiling, and other maple-related activities. Be sure to visit several Sugar Shacks as each is unique in production and variety of products. Click here to view a list of participating maple farms.
You can also visit our website to explore more Maple Heritage, learn fascinating facts about maple production, and read stories about maple producers across PA Route 6.
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Maple syrup is a simple, whole food made from maple sap only. It requires minimal processing and contains absolutely no additives. Maple syrup substitutes and imitations do not provide the same beneficial nutrients found in pure maple syrup.
Maple syrup provides several essential nutrients, and it stands out as a versatile and flavorful sweetener that contains more nutrients than other sweeteners. It contains important nutrients such as calcium, copper, riboflavin and manganese. Moreover, there are 78.2 mg of polyphenols in a 60 ml serving of maple syrup. Visit the International Maple Syrup Institute's website for nutritional facts about syrup and how it's graded.
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The Northwest Pennsylvania Maple Syrup Producers Association invites you to visit sugarhouses in Erie, Crawford, and Mercer counties. To view the list of participating farms with turn-by-turn directions, visit their website.
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The Endless Mountains Maple Festival is an event you won't want to miss. This event has it all: monster truck show, demolition derby, pancake eating contest, mac and cheese contest, and a whole lot more, including (of course!) lots of maple products. Visit their website for a lengthy list of grandstand shows and free entertainment. |
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Explore Pennsylvania's rich maple heritage with the Lumber Heritage Maple Trail, which includes stops at 26 maple producers throughout the Lumber Heritage Region. |
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Maple Infusion on the Artisan Trail! |
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For four generations, the Howles family has been creating quality maple products and using them in menu items at the Riverside Brewing Company, which they also own. Stop in and try a Maple Bacon Burger or a Maple Sundae, and then wash it all down with a Maple Porter. You'll find more than just syrup here, though. The Howles used old maple syrup buckets and turned them into the lighting for the restaurant and the bar is covered in maple leaves. The Maple Farm is located in Guys Mills and Riverside Brewing Company is just north in Cambridge Springs. |
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Visit Edinboro Chocolaterie in Edinboro and grab a box of their handmade maple creams. To ensure freshness at all times, they make all their fillings in small batches and use local vendors whenever possible. Want to try a new flavor before your purchase? They always have samples for tasting and encourage everyone to try something different.
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Patterson Maple Farm is Pennsylvania's largest family-owned maple producer with over 83,000 taps. They are open year-round, six days a week. Visit the 100-year-old farm in Westfield where it all started for the Patterson Family. Come see the process of making maple syrup and take home some of the yummiest syrup around as well as many other maple products. And if you cannot visit in person, shop their products online.
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Sugar Mama's Appalachian Maple offers a variety of maple-infused goodies, from chocolates to multiple flavors of syrup. They also do a lot of programming for kids and adults who are interested in the sugaring process. In fact, they will be participating in this weekend's 20th Annual Potter-Tioga Maple Weekend. |
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Stop by Mill Street Treats in Troy, PA, to enjoy their Gourmet Maple Popcorn. Started in December 2014, Mill Street Treats has expanded to include fresh roasted coffee, roasted peanuts, soft-serve ice cream, and more! John Seeley established the shop in one of the oldest buildings in town, set up his equipment, and Mill Street Caramel Corn was born. All of Mill Street Treat’s ingredients are bought locally and have the feel and flavor of its small-town home. Made personally by John and his son-in-law Shane, each item is made with the love and care their customers deserve.
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Heritage Community Spotlight: |
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This “little corner of Heaven” along the upper Delaware River in Pike County, Pennsylvania, boasts fun and recreation for all seasons – hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, waterfall chasing, historic sites and architecture, unique shops and galleries, all kinds of festivals, delicious restaurants, The Milford Theater, and so much more.
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"Pennsylvania's mid-20th-century Route 6 brought together appealing natural environments, historical events, and cultural landscapes. The eastern length of the route crosses an area featuring rolling mountains and tranquil valleys dotted by farms and towns. To the west, Route 6 traverses a more level landscape that also includes lakes. This book presents the entire scenic drive as a destination in itself. It covers the secluded setting of northern Pennsylvania where Route 6 and its towns have experienced minimal changes associated with larger metropolitan regions and interstate highways. As a result, the mid-20th-century landscapes of Route 6 have lingered a little longer. The authors give the reader a peek of a past not entirely swept away."
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11 West Main Street
Galeton, PA 16922
814-435-7706
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