The 1908-feet long Salisbury Viaduct is a spectacular crossing of the Casselman River Valley. My…read morehusband Rick and I rode across it as part of our Cumberland-McKeesport ride on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail. It was one of the scenic highpoints on the ride. Of course Salisbury Viaduct wasn't originally built to take cyclists and hikers across the valley. It was built in 1912 for the Western Maryland Rail Company. The construction of that rail line through mountainous Somerset County required numerous bridges, tunnels, and viaducts--nearly all of which you can ride your bicycle on or thru today. The construction of the viaduct took many years, a lot of men, and even cost a few lives. Remember that back in 1912 a lot of the work had to be done with mules, wagons & wheelbarrows. When the viaduct opened on January 18, 1912, hundreds of local families gathered to watch the first train cross. Newspaper reporters and photographers from all over Pennsylvania and Maryland were there too. Company officials and the spectators all cheered when the first train crossed. In 1975, the rail company abandoned much of its line and on May 21 of that year, a special passenger train operated over the viaduct giving company officials, railfans, and the general public one last ride over the line and the viaduct. Twenty three years in 1998, Salisbury Viaduct was renovated for trail use, with a special deck being added for cyclists, hikers, and equestrians. Today it provides an incredible view of the Casselman River Valley. It spans the river, old US #219, the modern four-lane US #219, and the CSX Rail Line, which Amtrak's Capitol Limited train runs on (you can see the viaduct from the train). Rick and I stopped and enjoyed the terrific view when we crossed.

Definitely the highlight of our 10-mile walk-about in either direction of the Meyersdale Train…read moreDepot/historical society. You can see for miles and miles..... Awesome! Unless you're freaked out by bridges and heights...in which case I would not recommend the Salisbury Viaduct! The little Meyers family cemetery at the one end of the viaduct provides an interesting historical resting spot!

We were very impressed with the National Park Service presentation on the battle at Fort Necessity…read moreand George Washington role in this important piece of history. The visitor center has a lot of good information with a 20 minute film which gave a great overview. We then join a park Ranger for a walk to the fort, he was truly passionate about his job and very Knowledgeable. At the end of the talk a period dressed employee talked about the uniform, how to load and shoot a gun which he did at the end of the talk. Walked down to the fort, which I was surprised how smaller it was. It really gave a perspective of what the soldiers experienced. This was a wonderful stop in our National Parks journey. I recommend. stopping at Fort necessity and learning about this important. chapter of American history.

I visited Fort Necessity alone in mid-June 2025 as a pit stop on a drive from Columbus, OH to…read morenorthern Virginia. Lot of pluses in visiting this federal park (the visitor center is open from 9am-5pm). First, it has a clean restroom on this stretch of U.S. 40. If you're in dire need of a restroom break, visitors will have a new appreciation for the meaning of "Fort Necessity". Second, the 15+ minute video is useful in providing historic context to the battle and role of the National Road which facilitated westward expansion and trade in the 1800s. Third, the museum displays were upgraded since my last visit in 2013. Overall, it provides in-depth context for the Battle and the National Road (US-40 today). The early mistakes of George Washington and that of General Braddock provided valuable lessons that helped Washington in the American Revolution. Something that I did not know was the 1930's Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the state park and illustrated how President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) saved many young American men from despair during Great Depression. Perhaps the US needs a similar initiative today to help young men looking for meaningful work.

A beautiful example of a bygone era of rural road construction. This covered bridge is very well…read moremaintained and beautiful too.

The Lower Humbert COVERED Bridge built 1891 near Confluence, Somerset Co., PA. This lovely…read moreCOVERED bridge is 126.6 inches long. It crosses Laurel Hill Creek. There were several out in the water flyfishing for trout. Water looked so beautiful and clear. Sunday, May 19th, 2019, Tony and I was driving back home from our short overnight get away. We saw a few COVERED BRIDGES in PA this weekend and they were all painted Barn Red. This is Free of course to enjoy! Hope you get to see this lovely bridge from yester year, one day soon and enjoy it. Can you believe this beauty is 128 yrs old!!!

Tony and I were driving South on RT 26 from Bruceton Mills to Kingwood in WV. I saw a sign about…read moreVirginia 1847 Iron Works Furnace part of the River of Promise Trail. Located on the Banks of Muddy Creek that flows into the Cheat River. The park is Free to enjoy with Free parking along the road. Across the street is abandoned road side picnic area and shelters from the 40s to the 60s. Once we went down the steps to the abandoned iron furnace works, I saw an amazing waterfall along the rocks The falls were gorgeous. I will definitely go here again. If you swim, it's not super deep but enough room to get wet and enjoy but remember No Lifeguard...

Friendly, helpful and efficient. My mail is delivered even if there is a mistake in the address,…read moreby the sender.

Welcome to West Virginia. Wild and Wonderful…read more Yes, there is a wide spot on the road where you can stop here to get a picture of the sign. The trucks whizzing past were quite scary. I wouldn't recommend it but hey, I'm insane. [Review 19596 overall - 70 in West Virginia - 567 of 2023.]

Scenic views, beautiful drive into this state. Nice overlook at the rest area. There's a dog walk…read morearea with poo bags.

I have been here a total of three times. I love this lovely park that is FREE to enjoy! There is a…read morelarge parking lot and you can walk out to the Grave site of General Braddock and enjoy the signage and flowers. Very lovely park! This park is located near the Mount Washington Tavern and located in the Laurel Highlands area. There is a lot of great sites to enjoy!! Most of them are free for you to enjoy as well. There are some wonderful Waterfalls near by. General Braddock has a huge military history! If you get a chance to research anything about him you definitely should. First time we visited this park my 23 yr old daughter was 7yrs old. They have made tons of major improvement here and I am very pleased!

This little park is a really cool spot to stop by on your way to Fort Necessity. Not only does it…read morefeature the grave of Major General Braddock, It also maintains a fragment of the Historic road that passed through the area.

A great place to stop and do some unique shopping. This little village off I68 and 219 has lots to…read morelook out. The restaurant has some wholesome food and also a gift shop. They have done quite a few improvements since a few years ago a big storm knocked down alit of trees. The Savage river runs right next to it. Unfortunately right now 6/25, you cannot go on the stone bridge over the river due to repairs. Just down the road is Candy-land that has a nice assortment of loose candy that you can mix and match. This is a definite rest stop if you are traveling I68.

A very cool place with a lot to offer…read more Funny thing is, I used to travel back and forth to Baltimore and DC for years for work and I would always pass by this place and I'd think, I wonder if that Penn Alps Restaurant is any good? I even had several of my customers who had businesses right up the road from this place who'd praise their food, but I have never once ate it. Hopefully one day :) Then not long ago me and a good friend of mine went on a little hiking adventure in the surrounding area with her kids and we decided to stop by here to look around and check things out. I was pleasantly surprised at all of the stuff they have here and the history tied to it all. It's such a cute little Swiss village and honestly has a decent amount of stuff to offer and learn about. Plus, there is a newer building behind all of this that looked to me like it was a super cool cafe at one time, but it was closed when I was there. It did have a sign on the door that said it would be reopening soon. The Cornucopia Cafe, which I hope to try soon as well. There is a lot to do and see here. Take your time and look around, buy some local merchandise, learn some history, and eat some good food. If you're on 68 heading East or West take a little break here to check it out and learn about a time period in which George Washington was a part of. Enjoy :)