The boys and I cycled downtown to continue our exploration. We discovered we were at the halfway point along the Appalachian trail. It is 2100 miles, passes through 14 states and takes the average hiker 5 1/2 months to complete. Many start in Georgia in April and have to get to Maine before Oct 15 (when a park at the north end closes). Many pass this halfway point in late June. The boys chatted to some hikers while they took a break in the lounge.
We also found we were on the canal system that links Pittsburgh to DC. The same one we cycled while at Ohiopyle SP in PA. We saw a few cyclists on the trail who were carrying tent, sleeping bag and gear. I envied them.
The town is full of old and/or restored buildings. There is a marker showing some of the worst floods the town has experienced. 1936 being the worst. The catholic church was impressive. Many steps within the town are carved out of the exposed shales. The masons did a wonderful job of using the local stone to build walls.
We also found we were on the canal system that links Pittsburgh to DC. The same one we cycled while at Ohiopyle SP in PA. We saw a few cyclists on the trail who were carrying tent, sleeping bag and gear. I envied them.
The town is full of old and/or restored buildings. There is a marker showing some of the worst floods the town has experienced. 1936 being the worst. The catholic church was impressive. Many steps within the town are carved out of the exposed shales. The masons did a wonderful job of using the local stone to build walls.
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