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Celebrating ‘odd’ in a good way

Steal away this spring and lose yourself on a mountain river trip, at a wine festival, or in a fierce physical competition where you bike, run and paddle in a challenging race to the finish. Two towns in the nothern part of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley - Front Royal and Luray - are so packed with recreational options you’re almost guaranteed to have a blast. full story on page 6

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• Thursday, June 2, 2016 • The Indiana Gazette

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Cumberland, Maryland

presents live music all summer long Staff | Recreation News Cumberland, Md., is a secret no longer. Recently named by CNN and Fortune and Money magazines as one of the Top 10 Most Affordable Small Cities, Cumberland is also the terminus of one of America’s most visited national parks, the C&O Canal National Park, offers excellent bicycling on the Great Allegheny Passage, and is surrounded by endless mountains jam-packed with outdoor recreational opportunities.

Cumberland is in the Potomac River Valley and surrounded by lush green mountains and the spectacular Narrows, a natural water gap with towering cliffs.

Locals are fond of saying that those who choose to live in Cumberland do so not for fame and fortune, but for the superb quality of life. It’s a haven for artists, musicians, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Cumberland is known for hosting DelFest, one of the premiere bluegrass festivals in the nation, and as the home of other attractions such as the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and Rocky Gap State Park.

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In the summertime, Cumberland comes alive with music and festivals. Every Friday night in June, July and August, pedestrian-only Baltimore Street in the historic city center is the place to be.

Up-and-coming national touring artists mix with regional bands to create one of the best block parties in the mountains. Tourists and locals gather here to dine al fresco and see new music first.

This year’s schedule will include performances by Larry Keel Experience, Ryan Cain & The Ables, Flood City Brass, The Joseph Sisters and the Shawn Owen Band, among a host of others.

At nearby Canal Place, the crescent lawn hosts some of the hottest musical acts on Saturday nights. On tap this year includes performances by The Burrito Brothers, Fletcher’s Grove, Beatlemania Now, Grand Ole’ Ditch, Honey Island Swamp Band and Gedeon Luke & The People. All of the shows are free and family-friendly.

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• Thursday, June 2, 2016 • The Indiana Gazette

Big excitement awaits at

Kinzua Bridge State Park this summer Advertorial | Recreation News Big adventures and big attractions all add up to big fun for families in the Allegheny National Forest Region of northwestern Pennsylvania. The new Kinzua Visitors Center tells the story of how the power of man and the power of nature changed history. Then you can “walk the tracks across the sky” on the Kinzua Sky Walk, which juts 624 feet over the Kinzua Gorge, at a height of 235 feet.

Kinzua Visitors Center opens this summer The new Kinzua Visitors Center is an exciting addition to the Kinzua Bridge State Park in Mount Jewett, Pa. Located at the edge of the Kinzua Gorge, the new 11,000-square-foot building has two exhibit halls with displays showcasing the three E’s: engineering, energy and the environment.

The two-story, $8.9 million facility also includes a lobby, reception area, Pennsylvania Wilds Artisan Shop, restrooms and park offices.

Huge steel towers flank the doorway. As you walk into the building

foyer, your attention will immediately be drawn to the windows at the back of the center which frame a stunning view of the Kinzua Sky Walk.

One fun exhibit is an excursion railroad car, where visitors can view videos depicting what it was like to be a passenger on the real excursion trains that once crossed the bridge.

Exhibits also highlight the innovative, can-do spirit of Gen. Thomas L. Kane and engineer Octave Chanute, who built the original Kinzua Viaduct in 1882. It was the world’s highest and longest railroad viaduct. Chanute later went on to work with the Wright brothers and he is considered by many as the world’s first aviation engineer.

Prefabricated in Phoenixville, near Philadelphia, the Phoenix columns of iron were transported to the site for erection. Once the sandstone foundation piers were in place, 125 men, working 10-hour days, completed the construction of the bridge in just 94 days.

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for Sunday excursions. Walking out on the bridge was the next best thing to flying, and railroad excursions across the Kinzua Gorge thrilled thousands.

In 1900, the locomotive and railroad cars hauling coal and timber across the viaduct had become larger and heavier. To handle these heavier loads, the bridge was rebuilt using 6.7 million pounds of steel.

The Kinzua Viaduct was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 and the National Register of Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks in 1982.

The power of nature In 2003, engineers and skilled bridge builders were hard at work on a $12 million repair project to reinforce the more than 100-year-old structure when the sky went black and winds rushed in. A tornado tore through the forest, heading straight for the viaduct. Hundreds of trees where ripped from their roots and 11 of the bridge’s 20 support towers were lifted, twisted and thrown onto the valley floor.

Within 30 seconds, nature had brought the mighty span to its knees. The fallen

bridge towers and nature’s regeneration of the forests are now a living demonstration of the power of wind.

Kinzua Sky Walk Following the tornado, six of the original steel towers from the Kinzua Viaduct were reinforced with new bridge decking, railroad tracks were repaired and a partial glass overlook was added at the end of what is now the Kinzua Sky Walk.

The free, public-access Kinzua Sky Walk allows visitors to once again “walk the tracks across the sky.”

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The new Kinzua Visitors Center will be opening later this summer. School field trips and motor coach groups are welcome.

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Celebrate spring in the

northern Virginia Shenandoah Valley Sue Bland | Recreation News Steal away this spring and lose yourself on a mountain river trip, at a wine festival, or in a fierce physical competition where you bike, run and paddle in a challenging race to the finish. Two towns in the northern part of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley — Front Royal and Luray — are so packed with recreational options you’re almost guaranteed to have a blast.

Choosing where to stay is easy with so many options — camp under the stars, light a fire in a log-hewn cabin or climb into a four-poster bed in an historic hotel. Check out the special packages available from Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park lodges, the hundreds of local cabin rentals, the romantic options at Luray’s Mimslyn Inn, or the all-you-can-eat steak, float and camp trips run by Shenandoah River Outfitters.

One of Virginia’s first paddle companies, Shenandoah River Outfitters, near Luray, will take you and friends out on the river, stop for lunch, and serve you a king’s feast after you’ve been paddling hard all day on the river. (A nearly effortless option is a tube float trip.) Guitarists will serenade you on the river banks.

Non-meat-eaters may choose from plenty of veggies, seafood options and veggie burgers, with advance notice.

Nancy Goebel, a founding owner, loves helping new customers discover the secrets of the Shenandoah Valley and shares her sentiments about how little the valley has changed in her lifetime. “We are so

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The company offers river trips, camping spots and cabins.

Further north, Front Royal Outdoors and Downriver Canoe Co. equip paddlers with everything they need to maneuver on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River, including water craft, instruction and maps.

Trips include shuttle service to and from the river, and a choice of watercraft for paddling or large inner tubes for a lazy float on the river. Four- and six-person rafts are also available from the outfitters.

The town of Luray and surrounding Page County are a western gateway to Shenandoah National Park.

Outfitter stores and an array of restaurants and shops line Main Street, with the attractions at Luray Caverns anchoring the western edge of town. The Warehouse Art Gallery offers a pleasant place to browse. Near the park entrance, Brookside Cabins offers accommodations, a family restaurant and gift shop.

Reenactment and wine festival Front Royal and the Warren County Historical Society double down this month with a chamber-sponsored wine fest and the town’s first reenactment of the Civil War Battle of Front Royal, May 9.

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The 30th annual Virginia Wine & Craft Festival in Front Royal on May 21 features 100 East Coast artists, crafters, and vendors and tastings from 20 Virginia wineries. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., artisans will showcase their handmade designs while live music, kids’ games and tempting foodstuffs, such as crab cakes, steak and cheese sandwiches, and roasted nuts, add to the party atmosphere. For wine tasting, buy a $25 ticket from the Chamber of Commerce in advance or pay $30 at the gate. No tasting, no charge.

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ODDFest: Berkeley County, W.Va. celebrates ‘odd’ in a good way

Bonnie Williamson | Recreation News Berkeley County, W.Va., has proven to be “odd” enough for a second ODDFest event, June 25–26, presenting a wide assortment of activities to visitors who like the unusual.

Despite lots of rain last year, ODDFest was so popular it may become an annual event, said Laura Gassler, who promotes the county. About 15 businesses throughout Berkeley County will welcome visitors.

“Since most of the event will take place indoors, weather won’t be a problem,” Gassler said. “ODDFest showcases a lot of businesses all on the same weekend. We had a lot of visitors last year from all over.”

ODDFest hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m., but Gassler said hours for individual activities may vary, according to the different businesses involved with the event. Just about a 90-minute trip from the Indinana area brings you face-to-face with ODDFest.

p.m.; teens ages 13 to 17, 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.; and adults 18 and older, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. It costs $10 to participate. Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each group. A cookout and live music will be part of the fun.

You can take a step back to the Old West and visit buffalo at Orr’s Farm Market in Martinsburg for free.

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“We’ve had three baby buffalos born in the last twoday period,” said Katy Orr-Dove, the market’s retail manager. “We expect another three or four more.

“We have about 20 buffaloes. We had quite an influx of people come to see them at the last ODDFest.

Many people have never seen buffaloes before.

We’re excited to participate again.”

Orr’s will also have items such as produce and hanging baskets for sale. In addition, there will be a free live bluegrass festival, featuring Ernie Bradley and the Grassy Ridge. The Lions Club will be on hand, providing refreshments. Orr’s hours are 8 a.m.–6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Sunday.

If climbing up a rock wall indoors is more to your liking, you can tackle one at Climbing New Heights, an indoor climbing gym and outdoor guide service in Martinsburg.

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• Thursday, June 2, 2016 • The Indiana Gazette

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Michelle & Karl Teel | Recreation News What is it about lighthouses that capture our imaginations? Standing stalwart against the test of sea, time, wind and weather, these beacons have guided mariners since the dawn of seafaring.

Lighthouses are a reflection of days gone by. Many of their functions have been replaced by modern technologies that fail to possess the romantic charms of lighthouses. There’s a wide variety of architecture, as well as geographical locations, associated with lighthouses. Many are said to be haunted, which only serves to increase our fascination with them and stimulate our imagination. The Chesapeake Bay abounds with lighthouses. And the best way to see those lighthouses is by boat.

There is no better way to gain a deeper appreciation of the bay and its lighthouses than via a tour with Captain Mike Richards and his company, Chesapeake Lights, aboard his ship Sharps Island. Based in beautiful and quaint Tilghman Island on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Richards provides extraordinary trips.

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Sunset Pursuit An hour-and-a-half boat trip around Tilghman Island, this tour provides a close-up look at Sharps Island Lighthouse, returning as the sun sets over the bay.

It’s only $40 per adult and half price for children under 12, plus tax and gratuity.

Passage to “5” Visit five historic lighthouses: Sharps Island, Bloody Point, Thomas Point, Sandy Point, and Baltimore Lighthouse — all of which can be seen in detail by boat. Enjoy fantastic photo ops and a narrative history of every light. Cost is $80 per adult, plus tax and gratuity, and just half price for children under 12.

Northern Chesapeake Lighthouse Expedition Our favorite, this is an all-day trip visiting 10 light structures. Experience the pristine Eastern Shore and the changing heavy industrial area of Sparrows Point.

A stop for lunch at Tolchester Beach is included.

Cost is $175 per adult, plus tax and gratuity, and just half price for children under 12.

Southern Chesapeake Lighthouse Expedition This is a two-day trip covering 13 lighthouses and structures. Lunch on historic Tangier Island offers choices of four restaurants and a museum tour. Then, spend the night in the quaint town of Onancock, Va., which has a number of fine restaurants and bed-andbreakfasts.

This trip is a mid- to high-level adventure experience.

It has been described as the “best lighthouse experience on Chesapeake Bay” by seasoned lighthouse visitors. Cost is $280 per adult, plus tax and gratuity, and just half price for children under 12.

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in St. Mary’s County, Md. Michelle Teel | Recreation News Southern Maryland’s St. Mary’s County is home to a treasure trove of attractions.

Check out St. Clement’s Island Museum, located on the Potomac River overlooking the place where Lord Baltimore’s first settlers landed in the New World on March 25, 1634. The museum concentrates on Maryland’s earliest history, the region’s watermen, and Potomac River heritage.

Visitors to the museum learn the story of Maryland’s founding and trace the route of the first brave colonists who made the risky crossing of the ocean in two tiny wooden ships — The Ark, a 360-ton ship, and The Dove, a mere 60 tons. Learn about the political landscape of the 16th and 17th centuries. George Calvert wanted to found a colony based on religious tolerance, not just for Catholics, but all religions.

On arrival, these new Colonists would each receive 100 acres of land per adult, and 50 acres for each child. On board were 17 Catholic men, three Jesuit priests, one Jew, just a small number of women and about 140 others who were mostly Protestant.

On Nov. 23, 1633, the two ships sailed from England.

Almost four months later they landed on an island they named for St. Clement, the patron saint of sailors. The Catholics had celebrated the feast of St. Clement on the day of their departure from England. (stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums) St. Clement’s Island, now a Maryland state park, is open to the public for hiking, picnicking (with public picnic tables) and bird watching. A 40-foot-tall cross

on the island serves as a memorial to the first Colonists who sought religious tolerance.

Also at the location are The Blackistone Lighthouse, a dory boat exhibit and an authentic one-room Charlotte Hall schoolhouse from about 1820. All areas are handicapped-accessible and there are many special events and programs throughout the year.

During boating season, a water taxi shuttles visitors back and forth, and for those with their own craft, docking is available as well.

Insider tip: Don’t miss the Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival on July 11. Only 800 seats are available and they sell out every year.

Also in the area is the Piney Point Lighthouse, which was built in 1836 and is now one of only four lighthouses remaining on the Potomac River. Visit the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park and learn about the history of the lighthouse, as well as the U-1105 Black Panther Shipwreck Preserve and the Potomac River’s maritime history. Enjoy a guided tour of the lighthouse and the keeper’s quarters.

View the collection of four historic wooden vessels including a 67-foot skipjack, an 84-foot bugeye, a period-specific log canoe and a genuine Potomac River dory boat. The exhibits help you to understand a waterman’s life of working the waters of the Potomac for crabs, fish and oysters.

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Smells and survival skills Among businesses returning to ODDFest for a second year are Martinsburg’s Yes, M.A.M. Nail Salon and Candle Shop. Yes, M.A.M. is running a guessing game called, “What’s that smell?” The participant who guesses all scents correctly will win a prize. The store is open 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday.

The North American Bushcraft School in Hedgesville will be teaching survival skills during ODDFest. Participants can learn about useful and poisonous plants on a free edible and medicinal plant walk, 9–11:30 a.m.

There will also be a fiber class, 1–4:30 p.m., where you can learn how to make cord from plant material.

The class is $5 for adults, and kids 12 and younger are free.

Spooks will be around again with the Haunted History and Legends Walking Tours. These tours, which will also be held on June 24, will visit the historical downtown Martinsburg district. The price is $12 per person.

Other ODDFest activities can be found at oddfestwv. com.

The idea for ODDFest came after Gassler approached author Jeanne Mozier, of Berkeley Springs, for a book signing last year. Mozier’s Way Out in West Virginia, released in 2013, is referred to as a guide to the oddities and wonders of the Mountain State.

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Summersville Lake Retreat Lighthouse Limit one entry per household. Winner will be drawn at random from the pool of all entries received on time with legible information and will be published in next month’s issue and notified by phone, UPS or email, and notified on June, 17, 2016. Winner must respond by June, 24, 2016 to claim prize, or prize forfeits to a runner up. Reservations are required and are subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply.

The Indiana Gazette • Thursday, June 2, 2016 •

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Come For A Getaway Just north of Pittsburgh from the Ohio border to the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, discover a region filled with history, outdoor recreation, family fun and entertainment.

Contact each visitors’ bureau for a visitor’s guide and calendar of events.

866.856.8444 VisitButlerCounty.com

888.284.7599 VisitLawrenceCounty.com ROUTE

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877.746.3426 VisitIndianaCountyPA.com

Come For A Getaway

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