Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob...

The first official trek to Gobbler’s Knob to celebrate Groundhog day was in 1887, although Punxsutawny has celebrated groundhog day since the early 180′s.  Legend has it that if Phil (the groundhog) sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.  The tradition has followed to find out the prediction, every February 2nd. The Groundhog day has become a very popular festival in recent years and there is...

Woodworking Wonders Carvers Festival...

If you smell the fresh scent of cut pine in downtown Port Allegany, late in June, then it must be the Woodworking Wonders Carver’s Festival!  This festival usually occurs the 3rd week in June on a Saturday. With free admission, entertainment and parking, the Allegheny Mountain Woodcarver Association puts on a show that every family can afford and enjoy. Imagine all the possibilities that abound while carving wood!...