January 1st is a time of optimism for most people. A new year, a new beginning, a chance to improve our physical and mental health, and start doing all the things that we've been putting off for too long. According to History.com, humans have been making New Years resolutions for approximately 4,000 years, since the Ancient Babylonians, who also happened to be the first to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new year. Although a lot has changed in four millennia, we still look forward to a fresh start.
Every year, some of the most common New Year's Resolutions we make are to eat healthy, lose weight, travel more, learn a new hobby, spend more time with family and friends, and so on. Can we propose adding a road trip along PA Route 6 to that list? Because when you visit PA Route 6, you have the opportunity to check off a lot of other boxes. Travel...check! Spend time with family and friends...check! And with seemingly endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and winter activities, you'll also be on your way to a healthier and more active lifestyle.
Along PA Route 6, you'll also find numerous opportunities to learn about history and visit lasting landmarks, take an art class with a member of the Artisan Trail, or explore one of our 20 lovely little Heritage Communities that make PA Route 6 one of America's oldest and best road trips! Whatever the reason, and regardless of the season, it's always a good time to visit PA Route 6! Request a visitor's guide and start planning today. We hope to see you in 2024!
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Our Road, Your Communities!
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Happy 2024! May this year bring health and happiness to you and your family! |
If you missed participating in a First Day Hike on January 1st at one of Pennsylvania's many state parks, no worries! Every day is a great day to get out and enjoy the many hiking and biking trails our parks have to offer.
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January 19-28 is "Erie Restaurant Week" |
Hungry for something new? With over 45 participating restaurants, Erie Restaurant Week is the perfect time to head to your go-to spot, or discover a new favorite.
Each participating restaurant is offering a special, multi-course Erie Restaurant Week menu for brunch, lunch, dinner, or all! Every time you dine at a participating restaurant, you'll be entered to win one of five $100 Visa Gift Cards from VisitErie.
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Here's a list of more happenings along PA Route 6 this month:
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Every Saturday night in January: Head to the Hotel Anthracite for Boots and Beer and enjoy live music from 4:00-7:00PM. For more information, call (570) 536-6020.
Sunday, January 7th: Visit the Rialto Theater in Bradford County to hear Van Wagner's Stories of Pennsylvania. Van Wagner is an educator, forester and musical artist. His music has been featured on the History Channel, WVIA tv, Country Music Television (CMT), and in several film productions. He has released 33 original albums and published a book entitle “Coal Dust Rust and Saw Dust.” His music and programs not only entertain but inspire audiences to become involved in learning more.
Friday, January 12th: Learn what happened to Judge Allison Wade at the Warren County Courthouse at 6:00P M. A.D.A Cody Brown will give a tour of the main courtroom where Judge Wade was assassinated 70 years ago. Come and learn for yourself what happened that day leading up to the gun shots and after the smoke cleared.
Saturday, January 13th: Participate in Shiverfest in Scranton! This non-competitive "Extreme Kayak & Canoe Paddle" where only the toughest of the tough dare paddle the river will traverse approximately 2.7 miles of the Lackawanna River from the Parker Street Landing to Sweeney's Beach. Paddlers willing to brave the winter on the river should have their own vessel and wet suit (strongly recommended). The launch is high noon and is currently scheduled to begin at the Parker Street Bridge.
Saturday, January 13th: Beat the winter blahs by getting outside at Cherry Springs State Park and learn how to snowshoe! Marvel at the wonder of snow-blanketed landscapes, search for fresh animal tracks, and more. FREE program for kids and adults alike. Just wear sturdy winter boots and warm clothes. Adult and youth sized snowshoes available to borrow for on-site use during the program. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment. Pre-registration is required by Thursday 1/11 at 10:00 PM to relay info about the weather.
Saturday, January 13th: Do you have the best tasting chili? Bring a batch over to CJ Spirits by 12:30 to enter into the 2024 Chili Cookoff! Entertainment by Randy Andreano. Enjoy a few cocktails and cast your vote. For more information, visit their Facebook page or call 814-837-1500.
Saturday and Sunday, January 13th-14th: Stop by the Sherman Theater for the Fifth Annual Sherman Winter Craftfest. The theater will be entirely flat floored with over 70 vendors. Craftfest is open from 10:00AM-4:00Pm each day and admission is free for the public.
Saturday, January 20th: Head to Kinzua Bridge State Park and enjoy winter outdoors during KBSP's Winter Fun Day! Many things to do and see! Sled-dog and musher demos and learn how to cross country ski and trap! For more information, please visit the Kinzua Bridge State Park website or call 814-778-5467.
Sunday, January 28th: Join fellow book lovers and wine afficionados at Grovedale Winery for their Vintage & Volumes event! Bring a beloved book or two to exchange and leave with a new story in hand. As you peruse the selection of literary treasures, enjoy a special pairing flight, carefully selected to complement the joy of a good book. RSVP for this event by purchasing your ticket no later than 1/21/24. Cost is $15 and includes a pairing flight and entry to the book swap.
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Heritage Community Spotlight: White Mills |
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The Pennsylvania Heritage Community of White Mills may be small, but it packs a big punch of history! The community prides itself on a rich heritage of thriving industry thanks primarily to Christian Dorflinger and his Dorflinger Glass Factory, which produced exquisite cut lead glass so popular it graced the tables of America’s finest, including the White House. Now, a visit to White Mills provides a serene escape in the Pocono Mountains with exciting opportunities for exploring the heritage of an American industrial center.
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Join the Artisan Trail in 2024! |
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The PA Route 6 Artisan Trail began in 2004 with the goal of raising awareness of the arts and creative industry of the Route 6 Heritage Corridor. The trail now boasts a network of 400+ northern Pennsylvania artisans, creative businesses, cultural organizations, tourism businesses, and arts supporters. Encouraging the success of these artisans and arts organizations has proven to enhance the economy, culture, and quality of life across the region.
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Maker's Market at Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center a Success |
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A special thank you to Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center in Wellsboro for hosting the most recent PA Route 6 Maker's Market in December. The market was held in conjunction with the 8th Annual Christmas on Main Street, an event that features 30 displays of historic ornaments made locally in the early 1940s. The Gmeiner was one location where ornaments were displayed (picture above). Thanks to Gmeiner, 18 local artisans were able to set up tables, vend their goods, demonstrate, and offer free activities related to their craft.
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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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