Bald Eagle Mountain Crash Site (Clinton County)

The Piper Cherokee wreck
Author's Photo

    On July 16, 1986, thick fog enveloped Lock Haven’s William T. Piper Memorial Airfield. Not discouraged by the adverse conditions, a pilot in his Piper Cherokee were preparing for take-off. The pilot throttled up and took off into the fog. Bald Eagle Mountain lay somewhere front of him, but the fog prevented him from gaining his bearings. Before he could react, the rocky tree covered slope of the mountain was rushing toward him.

Karthaus Iron Furnace (Clearfield County)

 

The remnants of Karthaus Furnace
Author's Photo

    A partially collapsed monolithic structure stands as a remnant to a forgotten industrial chapter of the quiet river town of Karthaus. Historically, the community was blessed with a plethora of natural resources. While the region's logging history is well known, the quest for iron ore in this section of Pennsylvania is less so. Exploiting this resource would not be without challenges, as one man would soon find out. In a way, this crumbling relic is a testament to him and his endeavor to succeed against the forces of nature.

Lumberjacks and Flying Logs: The Glen Union Lumber Company (Clinton County)

Glen Union's tramway takes a loaded log car across the river
Image Retrieved From: Sunset Along Susquehanna Waters by Thomas Taber III

    Sometimes the most colorful stories come from the most unexpected places. The tiny riverside hamlet of Glen Union in Clinton County is a perfect example. Looking at it now, it doesn’t appear to be more than a collection of seasonal camps. You’d never would have thought that in its heyday, it was a flurry of activity. Perhaps most interesting of all, it was the only place in the state that you could see loaded railroad cars suspended in the air. 

The Pennsy- Pearl Harbor Survivor and Avenger

 

The USS Pennsylvania at sea in 1934
Image Retrieved From: www.history.navy.mil

    Today we remember the 2,403 American lives lost on this infamous day 81 years ago. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 started like any other day, but by its end, the United States and the world were changed forever. One of the witnesses to that horrific event was the USS Pennsylvania.