Leaf Peeping in PA

A beautiful fall day + Hubby takes the day off= Day Trip!

Off for a little hike in Ralph Stover State Park.

We went to the High Rocks Vista.
(Vista parking at 40.4409373, -75.07462)

Once you arrive, park in the lot and walk directly toward the view.

Turn left on the yellow blazed trail and you will see some breathtaking views

from about 4 overlooks that are placed in easy walking distance to each other.

We also visited the Stover-Myers Mill on Dark Hollow Road

located just outside the park.
(Mill at 40.437627,-75.124344)
(Parking at 40.435684,-75.122219, short trail to mill.)

The volunteer here was friendly and knowledgeable.

The place is undergoing restoration,

which makes me so happy.

Right now everything inside is taken apart,

but soon it will be an operational mill again.

And a half mile further up the road

on Covered Bridge Road is

Cabin Run Covered Bridge.
(40.432025,-75.112542)

Next we made our way to Black Bass Hotel

for a lunch with a view.
(40.40677,-75.037676 Parking across street.)

The dining area overlooks the Delaware River

and has big picture windows from which you can enjoy your view.

The hotel is on the National Register of Historic Inns.

I love those places!

I can't wait for retirement so we can do this everyday. ;)

Do you have a favorite spot for leaf peeping?

I'd love to know!

A Little Blue in Durham, PA

We were riding bikes along the Delaware Canal Towpath this weekend

and took a little jaunt west to the tiniest, little, historic village of Durham, PA.

Here we found the 2nd oldest US Post Office in the country!

Now that is cool.

Around the corner on the building is this beautiful mural.

The mural is a restoration by Barbara Fugate (2003)

the original was painted about 1910.

The Grist Mill operated from 1820-1967.

Ceresota Flour was milled there from 1820 into the 1920's

after which the mill was used for Livestock Feed.

The structure is on the National Register of Historic Places...as it should be!

The Grist Mill is built on the foundation of Durham Iron Works which dates back to 1727.

The iron works supplied iron for cannons and cannon balls
for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

The mill is currently owned by the town of Durham 

and appears to house local govt. offices along with the Post Office.



Meet the Ceresota Flour Boy!