| SERRO SCOTTY CAMPER ENTHUSIASTS GRAND NATIONAL RALLY THINGS TO SEE |
| And, here are some sites of interest in the area: 1. Flight 93 impact site/temporary memorial. Approximately 10 miles from campground. 2. Flight 93 Memorial Chapel. Approximately 13 miles from the campground and four miles from the temporary memorial. A non-denominational chapel to honor the "heroes" of Flight 93. http://www.flt93mem orialchapel. org/ 3. Quecreek Mine Rescue Site. In July of 2002 nine miners were trapped underground for 77 hours and finally pulled to safety in a rescue "capsule." All nine alive! You can see where the rescue hole was dug and see the original rescue capsule. A "new" visitors' center is now being built. http://www.quecreek rescue.org/ And, a nice story by roadsideamerica: http://www.roadside america.com/ story/10916 4. Fallingwater- -the most famous Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home built over a waterfall. At least an hour's drive from campground. http://www.paconser ve.org/index- fw1.asp 5. Kentuck Knob--another Wright-designed home about six miles from Fallingwater. Built for the Hagan family now owned by Lord Palumbo, England. By car, about six miles from Fallingwater. http://www.kentuckk nob.com/ 6. Johnstown Flood Museum tells the story of the Great Flood of 1889 when 2209 people died after a dam located 14 miles above the city broke. About 24 miles from the campground. http://www.jaha. org/FloodMuseum/ history.html 7. And, the Johnstown Flood Memorial run by the Park Service. Located north of Johnstown off of route 219 at St. Michael exit. View a 30-minute film depicting the tragedy. You can also see the dirt abutments of the dam--all that remains of the structure. http://www.nps. gov/archive/ jofl/home. htm 8. Scottyland approximately 45 miles away although I haven't checked to see about people going there that late in October just to look around. http://www.scottyla ndrvresort. com/ And, read about the Scottyland Muffler Man: Just a few things that may interest you and make you definitely want to visit the area and camp with Scotty friends!! If you have any questions, please email me at rosewurm@bedford. net Rose Wurm Bedford, PA |
