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Bradford county Editors & Publishers Teresa Banik Capuzzo Michael Capuzzo Associate Editor & Publisher Lilace Mellin Guignard Associate Publisher George Bochetto, Esq. Art Director Wade Spencer S a l e s R ep r e s e n t a t i v e Shelly Moore Circulation Director Michael Banik Accounting Amy Packard Contributing Writers Maggie Barnes, Gayle Morrow, Paula Piatt, Karey Solomon Contributing P h o t o g r ap h e r s Bernadette Chiaramonte, Drew Gregory, Michelle Hatch, Gayle Morrow, Paul Voorhees COV E R P HOTO Courtesy Endless Mountain Heritage Region D i s t r i b u t i o n T ea m Grapevine Distribution, Linda Roller, Amy Woodbury T h e B ea g l e Nano Yogi (2004-2018), Cosmo (1996-2014) Experience Bradford County is published by Beagle Media, LLC, 39 Water Street, Wellsboro, PA, in partnership with the Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency. Copyright © 2024 Beagle Media, LLC. All rights reserved. E-mail info@mountainhomemag.com, or call (570) 7243838. Experience Bradford County is distributed at locations in and around Bradford County, Pennsylvania. 47,500 copies are delivered to PA On Display to be distributed to welcome centers across the state.

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Experience Bradford County 2024

Bradford County is bursting with excitement and ready to welcome you to our beautifully scenic county, where your family can rest, relax, stretch, and spend quality time together.

We understand it’s always difficult to find a vacation destination that satisfies the needs of everyone in a family. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! There is something for everyone in Bradford County.

Do you love the outdoors and adventure? Bradford County is your one stop for everything imaginable, including camping, fishing, kayaking, biking, and hiking.

Are you a social butterfly? Come visit one of our many fairs or festivals hosting live music concerts, food and wine tastings, and arts and crafts, to name a few.

History buff? Not to worry, as you can choose from over a dozen museums, heritage villages, and historical societies to fill your urge to learn.

Perhaps it’s relaxation you’re after? Come walk the postcard-like streets, ducking in and out of our eclectic shops before taking in a romantic dinner overlooking the rolling hills.

But what really makes Bradford County special? It’s the people. With so much to see and do, your experience will never be richer than when it’s shared with local residents who warmly welcome you and join in your experiences. Bradford County is your home away from home.

Check out our website at visitbradfordcounty.com and view our new digital passports that offer unique experiences throughout the county. Or download the Endless Mountains Outdoor Recreation Guide for the latest information on top-notch outdoor adventures for all—including Pennsylvania’s first, 400-plus mile Endless Mountains Gravel Bikepacking Loop spanning four counties.

I invite everyone from everywhere to come “Experience Bradford County!”

Robyn Cummings Executive Director Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency

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DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISING Armenia Mountain Footwear..................25 Athens Arts4All.....................................61 Barefoot Pellet Co....................................8 Barnstead Pantry...................................41 Best Western Grand Victorian Inn...........29 Bradford County Airport Authority...........25 Bradford County Heritage Association.....64 Bradford County Historical Society..........59 CA Thrush Insurance Agency..................43 Canton Downtown Celebration.................3 CC Allis.................................................47 Central Bradford County Chamber...........64 Central Bradford Progress Authority........47 Cummings Lumber...................................8 Dandy Mini Mart...................................45 Deep Roots Hard Cider...........................33 Endless Mountains Heritage Region........25 Fairview Farm and Guest Ranch.............41 French Azilum........................................59 Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.....65 Greener Pastures Farm...........................25 Grovedale Vineyards and Winery............43 GTP......................................................55 Guthrie..................................................39 Horizon Farm Credit...............................55 Jimmy’s Park Hotel................................35

Lackawanna College..............................43 Laurel Health Centers.............................55 LeRoy Heritage Museum........................59 Marie Antoinette...................................35 Mark’s Valley View................................35 Milky Way Farms..................................47 Mill Street Treats...................................33 Monroeton Rodeo..................................37 Possum Hollow Perennials Farm............41 Rialto Theatre........................................65 Shoppe of Curious Things.......................41 Sipe Agency..........................................45 Smithfield Country Market.....................43 Spalding Memorial Library.....................35 Stone Mountain Inn...............................33 Sue’s Quilt Creations..............................41 Sugar Creek RV Park..............................25 Towanda Borough - Porchfest................64 Towanda Borough - RiverFest................61 Troy Fair/Maple Festival........................27 Troy Sale Barn.......................................61 Troy Veterinary Clinic.............................45 Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce..........49 Wyalusing Hotel and Annex...................33 Wyalusing Valley Museum.....................65 Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival.............65 visitbradfordcounty.com 9

The Bradford County Flavorful festivals, fabulous fairs, Pennsylvania-proud parades—Bradford County has enough events throughout the year to fill the most discerning bucket list. What are you waiting for?

Endless Mountains Maple Festival Maple lovers, and those who need to refresh their love of that sweet delight, should plan to celebrate the forty-second annual Endless Mountains Maple Festival April 27 and 28 at Alparon Community Park in Troy. There will be, of course, a pancake eating contest, along with a host of other activities, events, and presentations, including a monster truck show, antique tractor show, demolition derby, maple judging, flea market, mac ‘n’ cheese competition, and rides. Parking is free, camping is available, and there is a small gate admission. Admission for kids five and under is free if they’re accompanied by an adult. For more information call (570) 297-3648, (570) 297-4828, or visit maplefestivalpa.com.

Valley Arts4All “A true celebration of the arts,” Valley Arts4All is May 4 and 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., respectively, at Riverfront Park in Sayre. If the success of the past three events is any indication, this year’s incarnation of Arts4All promises to be, well, artful!

Look for juried artists, student vendors, community art projects, hands-on art, and a selection of food, music, and crafts. Join Arts4All in supporting the advancement of arts in our schools and communities. See more on Facebook and at valleyarts4all.com.

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Bucket List Downtown Canton is flourishing and comes alive! This Norman Rockwell-esque event sees the town shut down the main square, hosting live music, food truck options, adult beverage vendors, and much more to welcome residents to gather and guests to join in the fun. This family friendly event is a celebration of the great businesses and assets that lie within this quaint town in Western Bradford County. Sponsored by the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, this event is on July 13 from 4 to 10 p.m. and is their kick-off celebration, followed by the Classic Car Show in August, Fall Foliage Bike Tour (in conjunction with the Canton Lions Club) in October, and the very popular “Light Night” the Saturday after Thanksgiving. For more information about this event, please visit their Facebook page: Canton Downtown Celebration.

Troy Fair Need to satisfy your cotton candy craving? Haven’t had your share of corn dogs, funnel cakes, strawberry shortcake, or fresh, homemade ice cream?

Here’s the solution: Mark your calendar for the 148th Troy Fair at Alparon Community Park July 22 to 27. There is truly something for everyone at the Troy Fair, from the traditional agricultural exhibits and competitions to all kinds of community-based events and displays, music, fair queen crowning, tractor pulls, and lots and lots of great food. Gate admission is small and covers parking, daily non-grandstand events, rides, entertainment, and the fun house. For updates on shows and other fair happenings, see troyfair.com or find the fair on Facebook. visitbradfordcounty.com 11

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Canton Downtown Celebration

The Bradford County RiverFest August 15 to 17 will again bring the annual end-ofsummer celebration in Towanda known as RiverFest, and it promises to be as funfilled and exciting as all that have come before. The threeday party includes a carnival, music, local craft vendors, games, all kinds of food, and fireworks. Many folks make RiverFest their annual opportunity to socialize with friends both old and new, neighbors, and former classmates, and you can, too! Contact Alisha Reider for more information at (570) 637-6703.

Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival

Nestled between Towanda and Meshoppen, the tiny borough of Wyalusing hosts an annual celebration of local and regional wines, delicious food, music, and vendors. The 19th Annual Wyalusing Wine Festival, held September 14, noon to 5 p.m., on the Tuscarora Wayne Campus at the corner of Route 6 and Fifth Street, began as a fundraiser for the Wyalusing Valley Museum and has since expanded to help raise funds for the Wyalusing Lions Club. There are typically at least a dozen wineries, each offering delectable samplings of their products. There is plenty of seating and a wine-check service. “It is a great opportunity to try some Pennsylvania wines, dance to some fabulous music, and enjoy the beauty of September along the Susquehanna,” says Morgan Clinton, curator of the Wyalusing Valley Museum. For the latest, visit wyalusingwinefestival.com.

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Pennsylvania Heritage Festival

The 2024 Pennsylvania Heritage Festival is September 21 and 22 at the Heritage Village and Farm Museum on Alparon Park grounds at 231 Gate 2 Lane in Troy. This tribute to the past is a fun-filled excursion into what used to be. Plan on living history demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, a flea market, lots of hands-on kids’ activities, great food, music, and new exhibits including a walk-through silo and working windmill. Admission is free. For more information, contact (570) 297-3410 or visit theheritagevillage.org.

Sayre Christmas Parade The Sayre Christmas Parade is always the Friday after Thanksgiving (November 29, 2024), giving Santa just enough time to enjoy his turkey dinner before he has to pack the sleigh for the parade. The event, which marks its 26th anniversary this year, begins at 6:30 p.m. from West Lockhart Street near the high school and draws thousands. Find out the latest at sayreborough.org or on Facebook.

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2024 EVENTS Free parking. Visit cantonrialto.org, JANUARY call (570) 529-6533, or email info@ STORY TELLER/SINGER/ SONGWRITER VAN WAGNER “MOMS’ MURDER CLUB”

January 7, 2024 • 2 p.m.

Rialto Theatre, 14 E. Main St., Canton Van Wagner is an educator, forester, and musical artist. He educates audiences with his music and programs on Pennsylvania history and has been featured on the History Channel, WVIA TV, Country Music Television (CMT), and in several film productions. $15 & $10 Admission. Free parking. Visit cantonrialto.org, call (570) 529-6533, or email info@cantonrialto.org. Rain or shine.

VINE AND BINGO BLISS

January 21, 2024 • 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Grovedale Winery, 71 Grovedale Ln., Wyalusing Tickets are $15 per person and available online or in our tasting room.

Free parking. Visit grovedalewinery. com, call (570) 746-1400, or email events@grovedalewinery.com. Rain or shine.

FEBRUARY

COMEDIAN, GLEN TICKLE

February 18, 2024 • 7 p.m.

Rialto Theatre, 14 E. Main St., Canton Glen Tickle is from New Jersey (not Pennsylvania—he can’t stress this enough) who has appeared on Dry Bar Comedy, Travel Channel, CoziTV, and can be heard on SiriusXM and TikTok. He is a competitive Dr. Mario player, a bad violin player, and a competent juggler. Adults $25, under 12 $10.

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MARCH

CORMORANT’S FANCY CELTIC BAND

March 2, 2024 • 7 p.m.

Rialto Theatre, 14 E. Main St., Canton Characterized as “spellbinding,” “with a knack for gorgeous arrangements,” the award-winning Celtic and Irish Music Podcast named Cormorant’s Fancy to 2017’s top 20 Celtic bands. The band always stirs the crowd. Adults $25, under 12 $10. Free parking. Visit cantonrialto.org, call (570) 529-6533, or email info@cantonrialto.org. Rain or shine.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA EVENT

March 23, 2024 • 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Grovedale Winery, 71 Grovedale Ln., Wyalusing This event will feature an adult easter egg hunt and music. More details available online as the date approaches. $2. Free parking.

Please visit grovedalewinery.com, call (570) 746-1400, or email us at events@grovedalewinery.com.

2024 EVENTS PASTA AND PAIRING APRIL WINE EVENT

PARAGON RAGTIME ORCHESTRA

April 19, 2024 • 7 p.m.

Rialto Theatre, 14 E. Main St., Canton Come dressed as a Flapper or Dapper Dan, drink cocktails, and have a 1920s movie experience. Watch a silent film with a live soundtrack performed by the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra! Adults $25, under 12 $10. Free parking. Visit cantonrialto.org, call (570) 529-6533, or email us at info@cantonrialto.org.

Rain or shine.

PATCHWORK IN THE PEWS QUILT SHOW April 20, 2024 • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Camptown Community Church 5155 PA 706, Wyalusing

The Wyalusing Valley Museum’s Patchwork in the Pews Annual Quilt Show! This year enjoy looking at heirloom and modern quilts in the historic Camptown Community Church. $5. Free parking. Visit us at wyalusingmuseum.com/events, call (570) 746-3979, or email wyalusingmuseum@gmail.com.

Rain or shine.

April 21, 2024 • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Grovedale Winery, 71 Grovedale Ln., Wyalusing An evening of wine and pasta pairing. Tickets will be available online and in our tasting room.

More details available online as the date approaches. $20. Free parking.

Visit grovedalewinery.com, call (570) 746-1400, or email events@ grovedalewinery.com. Rain or shine.

42ND ENDLESS MOUNTAINS MAPLE FESTIVAL April 27-28, 2024 • 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Alparon Park, Troy

2nd Annual American Idol meets The Voice Talent Show featuring American Idol personalities. Also Matt Sigler Comedy Magic, monster trucks, demolition derby, and rides/games (ride all day passes available). Maple vendors, crafts, breakfast all day, and much more. Gate and event/show costs information online. Free parking.

Visit maplefestivalpa.com, call (570) 297-3648, or email us at info@ alparonpark.com.

P. P. BLISS MUSEUM’S ANNUAL MEETING/CONCERT April 21, 2024 • 3 p.m.

TBD, Rome

A concert of sacred music by Dennis Bliss. Free admission and parking. Visit ppbmuseum.org, call (570) 247-2228, or email ppbmuseum@gmail.com.

Rain or shine.

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2024 EVENTS 9TH ANNUAL ROTARY WINE MAY

VALLEY ARTS4ALL

May 4, 2024 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 5, 2024 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Riverfront Park, Sayre

AND BEER FESTIVAL

May 18, 2024 • 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

65 Thrasher Ln., Monroeton

Explore the creativity of our juried artisans, sample a wide variety of live music and performance, discover delicious food, and enjoy our kids activity area. Valley Arts4All will have something for everyone!

Free admission and parking. Visit ValleyArts4All.com, call (570) 888-9102, or email ValleyArts4All@gmail.com.

Rain or shine.

The annual event supports the Towanda Rotary and Bradford County YMCA Programs. Local wineries, breweries, and distilleries provide tastings. Local musicians provide entertainment and local vendors offer homemade food and crafts. $15 to $30. Rain or shine. Visit toasttotowanda.com, call (570) 637-7134, or email tastetotowanda@ gmail.com. Free parking.

SAYRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPENING

POUND THE GROUND FOR ULTRASOUND

Annual opening for the Sayre Historical Society museum. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. Visit sayrehistoricalsociety.org, call (570) 882-8221, or email sayrehistorical@ yahoo.com.

5K/10K WALK/RUN (trail/road).

All proceeds benefit the First Look Ultrasound Center. Free breakfast pizza to all participants. $25 to $30.

Free parking. Visit runsignup.com, call (570) 721-2936, or email contact@ empccfree.com. Rain or shine.

May 11, 2024 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre

THEMED TEA

May 12, 2024 • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

French Azilum Historic Site, Towanda Dress up in your finest and come to our glorious tea at the LaPorte House.

A house tour and viewing of the period clothing exhibit, ‘From Outlander to Downton’ will be followed by a three course, homemade afternoon tea. $35.

Free parking. Rain or shine.

Visit thefrenchazilum.com, call (570) 996-7534, or email debcourville@ gmail.com.

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May 25, 2024 • 9 a.m.

100 RIverfront Park, Sayre

HIDDEN HOUSE DAY

May 26, 2024 • 1 p.m.

French Azilum Historic Site, Towanda Explore the LaPorte House, built in 1833, from closets to attic to basement! Learn about some unusual features of the home. A must for any historic home enthusiast! $20. Free parking. Visit thefrenchazilum.com, call (570) 996-7534, or email debcourville@gmail.com. Rain or shine.

2024 EVENTS 3RD ANNUAL UNITED WE GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORED BY THE UNITED WAY May 31, 2024 • 10 a.m.

645 Golden Mile Rd., Towanda

The golf tournament will be held at the Towanda Golf Club, teeing off at 10 a.m. We are looking forward to another fun-filled day with great golf, fabulous food, and a terrific time for all. $100 per person, $400 per team. Free parking. Visit unitedwaybradfordcounty.org, call (570) 485-5485, or email mgholcomb@ unitedwaybradfordcounty.org. Rain or shine.

JUNE

SAYRE HISTORY DAY

June 1, 2024 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre A display of items from Sayre’s past.

Free admission and parking. Visit sayrehistoricalsociety.org, call (570) 882-8221, or email sayrehistorical@ yahoo.com. Rain or shine.

WELLNESS DAY

BLACKSMITHING CLASS

June 8, 2024 • 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

French Azilum Historic Site, Towanda Let our master blacksmiths guide you through safety tips and basic techniques as you work one on one over an open forge! You’ll make a tool or decorative implement. LIMITED TO SIX STUDENTS. MUST BE PRE BOOKED. $35. Free parking. Rain or shine. For more information visit us at thefrenchazilum.com, call (570) 996-7534, or email debcourville@ gmail.com.

UNCORK SUMMER FEST

June 15, 2024 • 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Grovedale Winery, 71 Grovedale Ln., Wyalusing Grab your friends! This event will feature activities, music, and great wine. More details available online as the date approaches. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. Visit grovedalewinery.com, call (570) 746-1400, or email events@ grovedalewinery.com.

WILLIAM S. PIERCE MEMORIAL - SAYRE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

June 1, 2024 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

French Azilum Historic Site, Towanda

June 19 to August 21, 2024 • 6:30 p.m.

Howard Elmer Park, Sayre

Enjoy our scenery and clean air as you explore alternative therapies and practices, like yoga, t’ai chi, salt baths, aromatherapy, herbalism, and more! $30. Free parking. Visit thefrenchazilum.com, call (607) 425-8858, or email thefrenchazilum@ gmail.com. Rain or shine.

39th Annual Summer Concert Series presented on the historic Howard Elmer Park Bandstand on Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Free admission and parking. Visit sayreborough.org, call (570) 888-7739, or email events@sayreborough.org.

Rain or shine.

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EMPCC’S 30TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT June 19, 2024 • 12 p.m.

645 Golden Mile Rd., Towanda

12:00 shotgun start, captain and crew, 18 holes with a golf cart. There are door prizes and golf prizes. A meal is included. $100. Free parking. Visit friendsofempcc.com, call (570) 673-4476, or email canton@ empccfree.com. Rain or shine.

SUSQUEHANNA SOLSTICE FESTIVAL

June 21-23, 2024 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

French Azilum Historic Site, Towanda Back for a third year, the Solstice Festival is a three-day celebration of the arts: music, painting, dance, and more! Azilum’s blacksmiths will be on hand to showcase their artistry, as will painters, authors, musicians, and dancers. $TBD. Free parking. Rain or shine. We hope you’ll visit us at susquehannasolsticefest.com, call (570) 265-3376, or email thefrenchazilum@gmail.com.

DOWNTOWN SAYRE SUMMER SPLASH JUNE 2024 June 28, 2024 • 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Sayre

Featuring restaurant specials, food vendors, and live music.

Free admission and parking. Visit sayreborough.org, call (570) 888-7739, or email events@sayreborough.org.

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SAYRE BOROUGH SUMMER FIREWORKS DISPLAY June 29, 2024 • 9:30 p.m.

Downtown Sayre

Community fireworks display celebrating the beginning of summer.

Free admission and parking. Visit sayreborough.org, call (570) 888-7739, or email events@sayreborough.org.

JULY

ANTIQUE APPRAISAL DAY July 6, 2024 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre

Have your antique items appraised. $5 per item to be appraised.

Free parking. Rain or shine. Visit sayrehistoricalsociety.org, call (570) 882-8221, or email sayrehistorical@ yahoo.com.

FAMILY FUN DAY

July 6, 2024 • 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

French Azilum Historic Site, Towanda Enjoy a day out amid Azilum’s beautiful scenery. We’ll have entertainment and activities for everyone, including a magician, a balloon artist, a representative from DCNR, and our Historic Scavenger Hunt! Special pricing, see website. Free parking. Visit thefrenchazilum.com, call (570) 996-7534, or email debcourville@ gmail.com. Rain or shine.

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4TH ANNUAL CANTON DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION July 13, 2024 • 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

17 W. Main St., Canton

This FAMILY FRIENDLY event features something for everyone!

Entertainment, games, crafts, food, vintners, and distillers. 2024 Musical Acts TBD. Free admission (21+ has a $10 Tasters Fee). Free parking. Visit cantonareachamberofcommerce. com/canton-downtown-celebration. html, call (570) 364-2600, or email cantonareachamberofcommerce@ yahoo.com. Rain or shine.

COMMUNITY DAY/ DESCENDANTS’ DAY

July 13, 2024 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

French Azilum Historic Site, Towanda Neighbors, friends, and especially descendants of Azilum’s original settlers are welcomed on this special day. Costumed characters, a talk on the history of Azilum and the French influence in Bradford County, house tours, and much more! Special pricing, see website. Free parking. Visit thefrenchazilum.com, call (570) 996-7534, or email debcourville@ gmail.com. Rain or shine.

BLISS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

July 21, 2024 • 3:00 p.m.

TBD The annual gathering sponsored by the Philip P. Bliss Gospel Songwriters Museum in honor of his birthday.

Free admission and parking. Visit ppbmuseum.org, call (570) 247-2228, or email ppbmuseum@ gmail.com. Rain or shine.

148TH TROY FAIR

July 22 to July 27, 2024 Alparon Park, 436 Gate 1 Lane, Troy Animals/agricultural shows daily, main attractions include tractor pulls, bull ride mania, demolition derby, and daily free shows including Richard Barker Hypnotist, many other vendors, crafts, as well as senior and military appreciation days. See website for main events and daily show times.

Free parking. Visit troyfair.com, call (570) 297-3648, or email us at info@troyfair.com. Rain or shine.

DOWNTOWN SAYRE SUMMER SPLASH

July 26, 2024 • 5:30 p.m.

Downtown Sayre Restaurant specials, food vendors, and live music featuring the SPLASH BAND at 7:00 p.m. Free admission and parking. Visit sayreborough.org, call (570) 888-7739, or email events@ sayreborough.org.

AUGUST

CANTON CLASSIC CAR SHOW

August 2, 2024 • 5:00 p.m.

35 Main St., Canton Come enjoy downtown Canton and check out the classic cars on display. Have a classic you want

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2024 EVENTS to show off? Bring it along, there is no registration fee. This is a wonderful night for the whole family.

Free admission and parking. Visit cantonareachamberofcommerce. com, call (570) 364-2600, or email cantonareachamberofcommerce@ yahoo.com.

CIVIL WAR DAY

August 3, 2024 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

French Azilum Historic Site, Towanda Witness history re-created as Civil War Soldiers skirmish, march, and volley! Explore the camp and watch as traitors are captured and tried. Master blacksmiths will be on site working their metal magic, and J&R‘s Kitchen Food Truck will be there. At twilight, experience the Laporte House with a candlelight tour. Then relax while the sparks fly during the nighttime cannon firing. Regular admission. Free parking.

Visit thefrenchazilum.com, call (570) 996-7534, or email debcourville@ gmail.com. Rain or shine.

11TH ANNUAL SAYRE BOROUGH END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION August 24, 2024 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

1 Riverfront Park Rd., Sayre

Celebrate with food vendors, activities for kids, back to school giveaways, and live music. Free admission and parking (donations accepted). Visit sayreborough.org, call (570) 888-7739, or email events@sayreborough.org.

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11TH ANNUAL SAYRE BOROUGH END OF SUMMER FIREWORKS DISPLAY

August 24, 2024 • 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

1 Riverfront Park Rd., Sayre Hosted in conjunction with the Sayre Borough End of Summer Celebration, the area’s largest fireworks display presented by Gannon Associates Insurance with a live musical soundtrack on WIGGLE 100 FM and wiggle100.com.

Free admission and parking (donations accepted). Visit sayreborough.org, call (570) 888-7739, or email events@ sayreborough.org.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR DAY

August 24, 2024 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Spalding Memorial Library, Athens Relive what it was like in the Endless Mountains in the 1760s and 1770s when our country was fighting for it’s freedom from English rule.

Revolutionary War soldiers in full costume will be staging skirmishes, and will be happy to talk with visitors.

Regular admission. Free parking. Visit thefrenchazilum.com, call (570) 996-7534, or email debcourville@ gmail.com. Rain or shine.

SEPTEMBER

QUILT LADY STORIES

September 12, 2024 • 6 p.m to 8 p.m.

103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre Hear Cathleen Wigg’s lecture on “the Greatest Generation.” Her story format includes a display of a variety of 1930-1940s quilts. Free admission

2024 EVENTS and parking. Rain or shine. Visit sayrehistoricalsociety.org, call (570) 882-8221, or email sayrehistorical@ yahoo.com.

19TH ANNUAL WYALUSING VALLEY WINE FESTIVAL

September 14, 2024 • 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Corner of Rt. 6 and 5th St., Wyalusing Come sip along the Susquehanna!

This event features Pennsylvania wineries and raises money for the Wyalusing Valley Museum and Wyalusing Lions. Must be 21 to enter grounds. $25 admission. Free parking.

Visit wyalusingwinefestival.com, call (570) 746-3979, or email info@ wyalusingwinefestival.com. Rain or shine.

PENNSYLVANIA HERITAGE FESTIVAL

September 21-22, 2024 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Alparon Park, 231 Gate 2 Lane, Troy Living History demonstrations and exhibits, Civil War Encampment, craft & direct sales vendors, music, food, 9 historic buildings and Farm Museum.

Free admission and parking. Visit theheritagevillage.org, call (570) 786-9482, or email bbarrett362@ comcast.net. Rain or shine.

MILLER’S CORN MAZE

September 27 to October 26, 2024 Fridays 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturdays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

931 Sopertown Rd., Columbia Cross Roads Hay rides, homemade donuts, food trucks, and many activities as well as a little bean maze and a bigger 7 acre corn maze. Come buy your pumpkins for the season and enjoy some fall fun! $5 youth, $10 adults. Free parking.

Rain or shine. Visit us at millerscornmaze.weebly.com, call (570) 549-2051, or email amandavanblarcom@gmail.com.

AUTUMN HARVEST FESTIVAL

September 28, 2024 • 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Grovedale Winery, 71 Grovedale Ln., Wyalusing This event features activities, music, and great wine. More details available online as the date approaches.

Free admission and parking.

Visit grovedalewinery.com, call (570) 746-1400, or email events@ grovedalewinery.com. Rain or shine.

OCTOBER

FALL FOLIAGE ADVENTURE BIKE TOUR October 5, 2024 • All day 229 Troy St., Canton

Enjoy our fall colors on your adventure bike with this curated and supported route around the Canton area. Most parts are comprised of groomed gravel & some are paved. This ride is best

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2024 EVENTS done on a bike with semi tread tires.

NOVEMBER $55 admission. Free parking.

Visit tourarmeniapa.org, call (570) 364-2600, or email cantonareachamberofcommerce@ yahoo.com. Rain or shine.

HISTORIC VISITORS FROM SAYRE’S PAST

October 17, 2024 • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre Experience vignettes with people of Sayre’s past. These people will be dressed in costume and will give you a brief narrative of their effect on Sayre.

Free admission and parking. Visit sayrehistoricalsociety.org, call (570) 882-8221, or email sayrehistorical@ yahoo.com. Rain or shine.

WYALUSING COMMUNITY TRUNK OR TREAT

October 26, 2024 • 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Main St., Wyalusing Free event for the community brought to you by Grovedale Winery and the Greater Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce. Visit our website for the most up to date information.

Free admission and parking.

Visit grovedalewinery.com, call (570) 746-1400, or email events@ grovedalewinery.com. Rain or shine.

CANTON LIGHT NIGHT November 29, 2024 • 6 p.m.

35 W Main St., Canton

Come watch Santa Claus light the town, Christmas decorations, and visit with the Jolly Elf. Live nativity and other treats are also on site for you to enjoy. Free admission and parking. call (570) 364-2600, visit cantonareachamberofcommerce.com, call (570) 364-2600, or email cantonareachamberofcommerce@ yahoo.com. Rain or shine.

26TH ANNUAL SAYRE BOROUGH CHRISTMAS PARADE

November 29, 2024 • 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Sayre The area’s largest Christmas Parade with over 85 participating organizations and thousands of spectators lining the parade route through downtown Sayre.

Free admission and parking. Visit sayreborough.org, call (570) 888-7739, or email events@sayreborough.org.

SPALDING MEMORIAL LIBRARY 10TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET

November 30, 2024 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

724 S. Main St., Athens Come have your pictures taken with Santa Claus, donate to our Angel Tree, and participate in many other festive things on Small Business Saturday! Free admission and parking.

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2024 EVENTS Visit spaldinglibrary.org, call (570) DECEMBER 888-7117, or email mcampbell@ spaldinglibrary.org. Rain or shine.

GIFT SHOP SALE SAYRE HISTORICAL MUSEUM November 30, 2024 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre

Save on all items in our gift shop, from clothing to books and more.

This is the last day the museum will be open during the 2024 season.

Free admission and parking. Visit sayrehistoricalsociety.org, call (570) 882-8221, or email sayrehistorical@ yahoo.com. Rain or shine.

MODEL TRAIN DAY

4TH ANNUAL POLAR EXPRESS ADVENTURE

December 7, 2024 • 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

140 E. Main St., Canton This event is in memory of Jack and Judy Callahan. Come dressed in your favorite Christmas pajamas, enjoy free cookies and Milky Way chocolate milk as you watch the holiday classic The Polar Express with Santa, the Conductor, and elf. Everyone gets a special present from Santa. $10 advance, $12 door. Free parking. Visit cantonrialto.org, call (570) 529-6533, or email info@cantonrialto.org. Rain or shine.

November 30, 2024 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

UGLY SWEATER PARTY 103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre NEED AD December 21, 2024 • 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Fun for young and old. See our Grovedale Winery, 71 Grovedale Ln., Wyalusing model train setups, browse through This great event will feature music, our railroad-related vendors, listen drinks, and an Ugly Sweater contest. to a short lecture on model railroad More details available online as the building. Children are especially date approaches. $5 admission. Free welcome. Free admission and parking. Visit grovedalewinery.com, parking. Visit sayrehistoricalsociety. call (570) 746-1400, or email events@ org, call (570) 882-8221, or email grovedalewinery.com. Rain or shine. sayrehistorical@yahoo.com. Rain or shine.

To learn more about events happening in Bradford County, contact: Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency 1 Washington Street, Suite B, Towanda, PA 18848 (570) 265-TOUR visitbradfordcounty.com

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National Kayak Angling Adventure

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here is kayaking. There is fishing. And there is the two of them, combined into one competitive sport. That sport, in the form of the National Kayak Angling Adventure community, is coming to Towanda on August 9 and 10 for a tournament on the Susquehanna River. One of six such events across the country, this weekend will see the county seat fill with professional and amateur kayak anglers in a bid for cash prizes and points on their season. Tournament president Drew Gregory knew he’d found the perfect location for the contest as soon as he saw downtown Towanda.

“Such a nice town and with the river running right through it. The families are going to go nuts when they get there,” he explains. Drew—champion angler, teacher, and kayak designer—expects a couple hundred people to attend, as many of the contestants travel with their families in the summer. “The tournament moves around to different locations, so some of the lesser-known towns can showcase what they have. It is our hope that they will return for a family vacation someday.”

He calls it the “Fiesta on the Susky,” and it begins with opening ceremonies on Thursday followed by two days of competition, five hours on Friday and eight on Saturday. The event is strictly catch and release. “The entrants take a photo of the fish on a measuring board, then release it,” Drew says. “This is for sport, not eating.” He refers to the Susquehanna as “worldclass fishing” and says one- and two-person teams will be on the hunt for smallmouth bass that will land the fisher cash prizes in different divisions.

“This is for the amateur angler as well as the pros,” Drew says. “There’s no pressure, it’s very laid-back. It’s just as much about the families having time together on the river.”

Awards will be presented in the historic Keystone Theatre on Towanda’s Main Street, which Drew is excited about. “What a gorgeous setting. Our folks will have a real stage to be presented on.” There is a festival Saturday at Eastside Riverfront Park (227 Old Route 6 Road) with music, food, games for the kids, and gear demos. The after-party will be at the Flying Taco Mexican Grill at 7 State Street. (Drew took the family there on a scouting trip for the tournament and knew it was the ideal spot.)

To register for the tournament, visit kayakadventureseries.com or find Drew Gregory Fishing on Facebook. Use the TourneyX app to follow the tournament series results. ~ Maggie Barnes

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Don’t Overlook the Overlooks

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ny time of year, high places mean great views below, and new observation decks at two area parks, both open during the warmer seasons, allow visitors to make the most of them.

Roundtop Park (at 2555 Round Top Road in Athens) already had an overlook from the hillside near Pavilion 9, explains Meade Murland, vice chairman of the Athens Parks Commission. A few benches gave visitors a spot to look out over Athens. “We thought if we provided a deck, they could look out a little further,” Meade says. Richard Bean, the chairman of the board of Athens Township Parks and Recreation, spearheaded the project, applying for and getting $25,000 in gas-rights funds to accomplish it. When the overlook was officially opened, he was surprised to learn it was not only named for him, he was also tapped to give an off-the-cuff speech to inaugurate it.

With sweeping views of the Susquehanna and Chemung Rivers in the background, the view was always a popular spot for wedding photographers, and now with the observation deck it’s become a coveted spot for wedding ceremonies as well. Since its opening in the summer of 2022, it’s been further improved with handicap accessibility and parking. Find more information about the overlook and pavilion rentals at athenstownship.org/townParks.php or call (570) 888-2325.

Drive up to the observation deck from mid-May to mid-November; after that it may be reached by hiking.

Mount Pisgah County Park (at 2181 Wilcox Drive in Troy) inaugurated its new observation deck in June 2023. At the very top of Mount Pisgah, the rocky summit is said to have been a favorite meditation spot for early nineteenth-century Oneida Indian chief, Wetona, whose remains are purportedly buried nearby. A statue of Wetona stands near the overlook.

“We wanted to have something there so people could see the views,” says Leah O’Neil of the Commissioner’s office. “On a clear day you can see all the way over to Tioga County.” Michelle Shedden, park supervisor Bob Voda, and maintenance director Garron Kreger worked with contractors to get the observation deck installed and make sure it was handicap accessible. It’s already been used for several weddings.

Both parks and overlooks are open seasonally and both have pavilions available for event rentals.

For more information on Mount Pisgah County Park, contact bradfordcountypa.org/countyparks or call (570) 265-1790. The observation deck is open from the first Saturday in June until Labor Day. ~ Karey Solomon 26

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Adventure Motorcycle Ride

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vid motorcycle riders will tell you that there is nothing prettier than a ride through the mountains on a multi-colored fall day.

That sentiment comes to life during the Canton Lions Club’s Fall Foilage Tour of the Mountains Adventure Motorcycle Ride. Nearly five years old now, the annual event on the second weekend in October is both a feast for the senses and a helping hand to area nonprofits. Volunteer organizer Frank Watson says, “It started as a way to show off our beautiful region. The rides take place in Bradford, Tioga, Lycoming, and Sullivan counties on mostly unpaved roads, with stops at scenic overlooks.”

The Canton Lions Club makes the event happen, with support from local and regional businesses. About 100 riders attend from Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, New York, and, of course, Pennsylvania. The Canton Lions group works with the local fire department and handles distribution of the money raised, which benefits charities.

Frank says the location makes sense for a couple of reasons. “Canton and the surrounding area happen to be centrally located in the heart of a published route that crosses Pennsylvania from east to west known as the ‘Cross PA Adventure Trail.’ Our event is also used to showcase our local towns and their amazing selection of public roads that can be accessed off of the adventure trail.”

The hope is that riders will explore those communities and support the businesses who, in turn, support the ride.

These are special kinds of motorcycles, with semi tread tires suited to the varying terrain. “This ride is different from your typical road ride that many are familiar with,” Frank explains. “These bikes are used on both paved and dirt roads and have become a huge part of motorcycle touring.

Typically, riders of these bikes will load camping gear, food, tools, and spare gas, and thus are very self-sufficient.”

But the organized ride offers a lot of help, too, in the form of breakdown assistance and a marked course with turn-by-turn directions. The camping, the food, and the entertainment on Saturday night is included in the registration fee, making this event a bargain and a boost for local charities, like the library, Little League, and Future Farmers of America. In 2023 the ride raised $2,400.

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Candlewood Suites

54 Main St., Wyalusing, PA 18853 (570) 746-1204

255 Spring St., Sayre, PA 18840 (570) 888-7711 2775 Elmira St., Sayre, PA 18840 (570) 888-0700

Comfort Inn and Suites Sayre 2160 Elmira St., Sayre, PA 18840 (570) 888-1100

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898 Golden Mile Rd., Towanda, PA 18848 (570) 265-5691

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1248 Golden Mile Rd., Towanda, PA 18848 (570) 265-5553

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3080 North Elmira St., Sayre, PA 18840 (570) 882-1166

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Rodeway Inn (J&B Motel, Inc.) 383 York Ave., Towanda, PA 18848 (570) 265-2178

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16 Motel Rd., Troy, PA 16947 (570) 297-2145

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897 Pennsylvania Ave., Monroeton, PA 18832 (570) 265-2276

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Hatch House Bed and Breakfast

1775 Elmira St., Sayre, PA 18840 (570) 888-0001

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Holcombe Guest House Bed and Breakfast

44 Peace Ln., Towanda, PA 18848 (570) 268-7000

Rustic Grotto Inn

579 PA-199, Athens, PA 18810 (570) 882-8050

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127 Troy St., Canton, PA 17724 (570) 673-8777

1029 West Main St., Troy, PA 16947 (570) 297-2460

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9044 LeRaysville Rd., Rome, PA 18837 (814) 395-3229

Marie Antoinette

72 Marie Antionette Dr., Wyalusing, PA 18853 (570) 265-4401

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Stone Mountain Inn Bed and Breakfast 1995 Keene Summit Rd., Wysox, PA 18854 (570) 265-8846

The BriMarie Inn and Restaurant

119 South Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA 18840 (570) 888-8800

The Golden Oak Inn Bed and Breakfast

477 Canton St., Troy, PA 16947 (570) 297-4315

Victorian Charm Inn

118 York Ave., Towanda, PA 18848 (570) 265-4452

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828 Sowden Rd., New Albany, PA 18833 (570) 721-1721

Moore House and Timbers Cottage @ Dewing Farm Rome, PA 18837 (570) 731-0411

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42 Whites Ln., Sugar Run, PA 18846 (570) 833-0337

Magic Touch Studio

308 York Ave., Towanda, PA 18848 (570) 250-8688

Mark’s Valley View

152 Diner Rd., Laceyville, PA 18623 (570) 869-2910

Pine Cradle Lake Campground

220 Shoemaker Rd., Rome, PA 18837 (570) 247-2424

Rolling River Cabins and Campground

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For the Love of Music and Old Porches

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ichelle and Roger Hatch love big houses. When they relocated to Towanda five years ago, they found a house perfect for the bed & breakfast they wanted at 101 York Avenue. The interior of the Victorian era mansion now called Hatch House is furnished in restful neutrals, to create a relaxing atmosphere so guests can kick back and let themselves be pampered. Michelle makes hot breakfasts, offers hot tea and coffee and snacks all day, and partners with Grovedale Winery, Deep Roots Cidery, and Endless Mountain Outfitters so guests can enjoy what each offers as they tour the area. Many come for hiking and kayaking on the Susquehanna, though some prefer to simply unwind by the Hatch House pool or on one of many grand porches.

Hatch House has three spacious guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms. The experience of being a B&B host clearly agrees with Michelle. “We have had the opportunity to meet some of the most lovely people,” she says. “I’m happy to know there are other people sleeping under the same roof. I’m glad to know they’re safe and sound and enjoying themselves.”

She loves opening the house to others, adding “I believe homes with a story need to be shared.” She keeps history alive by telling guests about this 1889 gem, built for a local banker and entrepreneur, Mr. Tracy. The house later served as a Baptist church. Its broad porches are perfect for visiting and also, Michelle thought, as a stage for concerts. Last year she and a number of others organized and held Towanda’s first-ever Porchfest, and it was so successful that it will be expanded and repeated in 2024.

Visitors strolled between Towanda front lawns to listen to a variety of music played by thirty different bands and solo artists. Borough manager Lauren Hotaling, who was part of the Porchfest committee, says they had several different vendors selling food, a T-shirt sale that sold out twice, and at least 500 happy audience members. “A lot of good things came out of it,” Lauren says. “The positivity was incredible. People said, ‘You have to do this again.’”

There’s a lot of beautiful architecture in Towanda, and many really lovely front porches, so Lauren is sure the event will grow. Look for Porchfest the Saturday following Labor Day weekend and follow Towanda Porchfest on Facebook. Learn more about Hatch House at hatchhousebb.com or call (570) 250-8721. ~ Karey Solomon

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Hall’s Candies

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nce upon a time—and also now—a happy family owned a company making small batch artisanal candies off a maple-shaded byway in Gillett. Hall’s Candies has been sweetening Bradford County (and beyond) for more than fifty years, and with four generations.

Back in 1970, Burton, Leon, and Sally Hall purchased Sally’s Uncle Warter’s taffy business, then made taffy treats to take to county fairs and festivals. Later that same year, they bought Doc’s Candies on Hoffman Street in Elmira, adding homemade fudge to their repertoire. Soon they closed the retail business, built a 400-square-foot manufacturing facility in Gillett, and returned to a seasonal candy operation during summer fairs and holidays.

In 2011, Gary Andrews, a nephew (above left), and his wife, Jeanne, purchased the family business and returned it to a year-round operation with wholesale and online selling. Their success meant increasing their production facility by adding on to the original workshop, involving every family member plus several employees, and expanding their sweet menu. Sadly, Sally Hall died in 2020. She’s much missed, but her husband, Lee—at eighty-eight—still helps with dipping chocolates and making brittle.

In addition to their cashew, almond, peanut, and pecan brittles, they produce more than ten kinds of fudge, with seasonal additions. There are also chocolates that are cookies, brittle, pretzels, or marshmallows dipped in milk or dark chocolate. This process is as much fun to watch as it is to do and is a favorite attraction for school kids taking a factory tour, who often look wonderstruck at the amounts of chocolate around them. Near Easter, Hall’s makes chocolate bunnies.

Every family member and employee has a favorite job and flavor. Gary and Jeanne’s son Greg (above right), who manages the shop and helps his dad with the cooking, likes the chocolatedipped cookies, though Jeanne would choose the milk chocolate covered peanut brittle. “But there’s not a thing I don’t like!” she adds.

You can buy candy at hallscandies.com, where it’s also possible to sign up for their newsletter to get the skinny on seasonal flavors. Group fundraising opportunities are also available. Go to fundraising.hallscandies.com to sign up or call (888) 376-3152 for information. It doesn’t matter where in the world you are, you can have unique Bradford County candies. Just remember to add time for shipping! As the taste of happily ever after melts in your mouth, it’s good to know the Andrews family is continuing to make sweet memories. ~ Karey Solomon

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Bradley’s Country Creamery

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arker Bradley and his eight-year-old sister Lexi can almost always be found on the family’s farm at 3954 Sportsmans Road in Athens—ringing the register in the store, tooling around the barn on their scooters, or helping Dad clean up after a bottling run. When Bradley’s Country Creamery opened in 2022, Parker and Lexi turned the “Open” sign.

Their father, Mark Bradley (above) farms the 250 acres in a twenty-year partnership with his dad, Mike, tending about fifty cows, a mix of Holsteins and Jerseys, the key to Bradley’s Creamline milk. At a time when most were reeling from an unprecedented pandemic, the Bradleys were taking on the future. It was, admits Mark’s wife, Nichole, way out of their comfort zone. Farming is a solitary life—you, the cows, the occasional inspector, the milk truck driver.

Mark’s now in the thick of the local small business community. The farm store (open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) features not only the milk he bottles himself, but other locally made food products. His milk can be found in more than half a dozen outlets “down in town.” Regardless of where they put it, it’s flying off the shelves.

“Mark told me it would be a dream if we could sell 100 gallons of milk a week,” says Nichole.

The first two weeks they were selling 500 gallons a week and now, having settled into a routine, bottle between 300 to 400 gallons weekly. A vending machine run by the Athens School District’s Future Farmers of America club empties in days. “A couple of months in, we had to buy another cooler because we couldn’t keep up with the demand. With the flavors, we were doing forty gallons in the beginning, and now we’re up to seventy-five to eighty.”

His whole milk—minimally processed with no homogenization and around 4.2 percent butterfat—is a flavor unto itself. You know immediately that something is different, including the need to shake the bottle to mix in the cream.

The other flavors are chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cookies and cream, coffee, chocolate peanut butter, and maple. Everyone has their favorite. The early frontrunner—chocolate peanut butter—was an instant hit, until everyone tried the coffee. And then out came the eggnog for the holidays. Each has its own following. The flavors rotate through the cooler, based on ingredient availability. Maple, for example, will be seasonal during sugaring season. And there’s always a delicious surprise on the horizon. Drop by, find them on Facebook, or call (570) 6510200. ~ Paula Piatt

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Gourmet Food on Wheels

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hen the sun shines and the weather leaves winter behind, some of the best food around is coming on a truck to a venue near you. Bradford County food trucks offer a bountiful variety of styles, and here’s a roundup of the newest ones.

Paul Voorhees once lived in a part of Saudi Arabia where “you could get fresh bread on every street corner.” It inspired him to have a food truck built so he could offer Americans wood-fired Neopolitan pizza, fresh-made to order (above). Maintaining a five-star status for Roughroad Pizza is “a lot of hours and a lot of dedication. I think it’s worth it,” he says. He pays attention to the smallest details, down to the wood used for the oven. The Roughroad menu offers classic pizzas, lots of extra topping choices, and specialties like Chicken Tikka Marsala and Ghost Peppers Ring of Fire pizzas. His pizzas pair well with artisanal beers and wines, so you can often find him at a brewery or winery, and at special events. Find his current location on Facebook, or call Paul at (281) 844-7678 about catering special events.

Brandon and Desiree Shepard named their food truck and mobile catering service Chuck and Weezer’s, after their daughters’ nicknames. “All barbecue, all wood-fired home-cooking,” is how Brandon describes it, which takes all takes all night. Slow-cooked brisket and Mexican pulled-pork tacos are a perennial hit. Almost everything they serve comes with their signature condiment: slices of pickled onion. Their smoker-cooked mac-and-cheese is also universally loved. “Hours vary, but we’re typically open from lunchtime until we sell out—and we always sell out,” Brandon says. They’re limited only by the size of their truck, but they’re currently working towards a larger one. Find their destination-of-the-day on their Facebook page; for catering information text Brandon at (570) 250-7735.

Comfort food made from meat pasture-raised in Smithfield on Bluebird Ridge Farm travels to fairs, business lunches, and events on the Bluebird Food Truck. Jenna Ashby once owned and cooked in a diner. She says a food truck is more work, and every bit of space inside the vehicle has to count. Smashburgers, hotdogs, and mac-and-cheese anchor the menu, with varying specials. Husband Jeremy helps behind the scenes, as do their children. Learn more on their Facebook page or call (570) 423-6261.

The Bradford County tourism office has many food truck options available for planning your next event. Contact Robyn Cummings at (570) 265-TOUR. ~ Karey Solomon 38

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Elevated to Level I Trauma Center Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital is honored to announce our recently elevated accreditation as a Level I Trauma Center by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF). This now makes Robert Packer Hospital the only Level I Trauma Center in our 12-county service area.

The milestone further recognizes our commitment to providing superior care to our communities and positions us as a leader and mentor to other rural trauma centers across the country.

In addition to the multidisciplinary treatment and specialized resources for patients required of Level II trauma centers, Level I centers must also conduct and publish trauma research and have a general surgery residency program.

Thank you for trusting us with your care at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. We remain dedicated to offering the highest standard of emergency trauma care to our region and beyond.

Visit Our Website www.Guthrie.org

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Mad Hatter Cafe & Tea Garden

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howing off the Mad Hatter Cafe that has just celebrated its tenth anniversary, Terry Johnston says, “You don’t get many grumpy people in a bright yellow room.” But she does get a lot of different types of people. “I wanted a place with healthy food options,” she explains. “I have friends that are vegan, keto, gluten-free—and I only eat whole foods— and it was impossible for us all to go out. So, I decided I would open that place.”

Terry, who grew up in Athens, first opened downtown in a small space by the park. It was 2013, and they had the first espresso machine in town. She’d been there five years when she saw that her current location, the old Odd Fellow Building at 400 N. Main Street, had a for sale sign with “reduced price.”

The bottom floor had been the mercantile. Half of that is now a colorful and sun-filled café with hot drinks, food, and a large stuffed rabbit (waiting for Alice, no doubt). One long table encourages meeting new friends, along with three smaller tables and a window counter. The natural food and supplement shop, 911 Earth, rents the other half of the downstairs. The café is twice as big as her previous space, and she acquired the garden on the side, with the intention of growing her own herbs for the teas she makes (she’s an herbalist). When covid hit, she outfitted the garden with tables and seating and “that saved us.”

Terry sources locally whenever possible for the bowls, salads, and wraps. The menu has taken a bit of a new direction recently, thanks to her son Zack. When Terry had health issues that caused her to stop regular hours last summer, Zack started weekly ramen events. All broths and noodles are from scratch. The events did so well—people came from Scranton, Bath, Ithaca, Wellsboro—that Terry decided to reopen with ramen all the time.

There is local art on the walls, and in summer there is local music in the garden. But the winter is when it is extra special, because the sun pours in the front windows and people have a cheery spot to meet and hang out. But don’t come on weekends. The Mad Hatter is open Tuesday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find them and their menu on Facebook or call (570) 731-7183. ~ Lilace Mellin Guignard

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Possum Hollow Perennials Farm

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570-395-3462

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Maple Hollow Botanicals

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eth Ward fully admits that she has been a “nature-loving-plant-stalker” since childhood.

Her obsession with replacing her own chemically made health and beauty products started her on a journey that has culminated in Maple Hollow Botanicals. “It goes back to 2014 when I experimented in my kitchen with my first batch of natural soap,” Beth says. “From that point on I was hooked. I dove into the world of herbalism, devouring books and classes, learning about the health and beauty benefits of plants.”

With her family’s help, the hobby grew into a business in short order. “Maple Hollow Botanicals specializes in clean beauty products created with skin-loving plants grown here on our farm in Troy,” Beth says. “Being good stewards to the earth is important to us, so we practice sustainability, reciprocity, and honorable harvest. I usually come to know certain plants personally before deciding the best way to formulate with them. I’ll work with the plant and research the best methods of extraction whether it be an oil infusion, distillation, tisane, tincture, or other method. There are months and months of time and labor in each product that we make, but it’s worth it. It ensures quality and allows us to pass our love of plants on to others.”

Beth’s goal was to get away from chemically-based skin products, that are often harmful, and offer the market options that are, by their literal roots in nature, gentler and more beneficial.

When asked about customer favorites, Beth reels off most of her catalog. “Facial serums, tea blends, foaming castile liquid soaps, herbal lotions, pain salve and lotion, herbal bar soaps, lip balms, face masks, and deodorants. Specifically, our customers are always excited about our rosemary-mint bar soap, our violet rose facial serum, our Three Trees pain salve, our Om deodorant, and our Minnequa Springs magnesium lotion. These are must-haves for our customers.”

Without a brick-and-mortar store, Beth has chosen to work through local retailers, including the Copper Tree Gift Shop, Barnstead Pantry, Cooke’s Pharmacy, and Milky Way Farms in Troy, as well as at Jurnacks, Naturally! in Towanda. They can also be purchased at maplehollowproducts. com and through Delivered Fresh at deliveredfresh.localfoodmarketplace.com. Seasonally, she partners with Greener Pastures Farm and Greenhouse to teach plant-themed workshops, plus sells at several arts and crafts festivals in the area. But even in this day of e-everything, most of Maple Hollow’s reputation is built by word of mouth. And skin! ~ Maggie Barnes

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Zen Den Yoga and Wellness Center

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e all have this reason for being in Sayre,” says Kelly McElhaney, a critical care nurse for over twenty years who now works at Robert Packer Hospital and is the owner and proprietor of Zen Den. “We do have a civic duty to each other to be well.”

It’s a kind of cosmic/karma thing, if you’re inclined to look at it that way. And she does. She says she loves the studio—it’s the welcoming place where she offers yoga and other kinds of wellness opportunities—but adds that it’s what’s happening all around it that’s also very wonderful: a resurgence of downtown Sayre.

“The studio is just one little piece of that,” she says.

Communities and the buildings and people in them do share some characteristics. They have histories and stories to tell. They need attention, maintenance, purpose, and each other. The building at 204 Desmond Street, which is now home to Zen Den, has been, among other things, a mercantile/boarding house in the 1880s, offices for a newspaper, and studio space for a radio station. It’s had three fires. The last one, in the 1980s, left the building “pretty much a shell.”

Kelly and her family had been living in Baltimore, then moved to Sayre seven years ago—she is originally from upstate New York—for her husband’s job at Robert Packer. She explains that she “discovered my yoga practice” while living in California, and “realized if I wanted to stay in a high stress career, I needed an outlet.”

Then her husband suggested she open a yoga studio.

“We bought the building in 2019,” she continues. “But no one had any idea the world was going to come to a screeching halt.”

With over 100 years of previous interior renovations—“God only knows what was in the air here!” Kelly laughs—it proved to be a good time for a family project that required wearing masks.

The repurposed studio space includes a large room for yoga practice, Pilates, chair yoga, and hot yoga. There is a dry salt therapy booth—think of it as a mini vacation at the beach (plus, as Kelly notes, “It is good for your respiratory tract and your skin,”), an infrared sauna, rooms for massage, and opportunities for individual instruction. There is some locally made merchandise for sale, the signage comes from local artisans, and even the yoga mats come from a Pennsylvania-based company.

Hours and class schedules vary. To find out more, call (570) 731-0920, or visit ruralyogatribe. com to book a time. ~ Gayle Morrow

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Up In Arms

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p In Arms is open year-round, but it’s no surprise that spring and fall are the busiest times at the East Smithfield shooting and hunting supply store. A fall Saturday morning will find the place—styled after a hunting lodge with lots of wood beams and high ceilings—humming with activity in all four corners. A woman hands over her crossbow and asks about a repair. Owner Rodney Hubbard talks her through the options and disappears into the workroom to perform some magic on the bow.

Elsewhere, folks are being helped by (above left to right) Doug Freeman, the manager, and employees Deb Alexander and Adam Ganiel. Some are comparing firearms at the front display case beneath an impressive collection of shotguns that spans the wall. Lower cases contain handguns, and nearby shelves offer any caliber ammunition you might need. Supplies to complete hunting expeditions are everywhere you look, from deer scent to hand warmers.

Rodney says their clientele is split between repeat customers and new faces.

“Our customers share their hunting photos with us, and we share them on our Facebook page,” Rodney says. The conversations around the store are stories of what did or did not work on the last hunting trip and what to do next time. For a decade, Up In Arms has given sportsmen and women a place to learn more about their shooting and hunting passions and find the tools to make outings safer, more comfortable, more enjoyable, and more productive.

“Our customers are very skilled and educated,” Rodney says. “In fact, they often suggest products for us to carry.”

There are plans in the works that Rodney can’t completely divulge, but he does share some news. They will be moving into firearm modifications, including laser engraving and Cerakote application. Cerakote is a ceramic based finish that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers, and wood. It helps protect guns against abrasions and wear, resists corrosion, and extends the lifespan of the weapon. There was also a mention of a café in the future. Hunting stories are even better over a good cup of coffee.

Up In Arms Shooting Supplies is located at 465 Main Street in East Smithfield, can be found online at uiashootingsupplies.com, and can be reached at 1-888-994-GUNS. You can also follow them on Facebook. They are open Monday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and closed on Sunday. ~ Maggie Barnes

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Wyalusing Creekside Park

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hen it opened in May 2022, Wyalusing Creekside Park at 81 Creekside Drive was so thoroughly embraced by the community it soon seemed as if it had always been there. On the banks of Wyalusing Creek, the park offers kayakers, canoers, walkers, fishermen, picnickers, and disk golf players a green space to enjoy.

The park was the result of a kitchen table brainstorming session when Mayor Suky Burgess and her husband, Dave, decided the town needed a park with access to Wyalusing Creek. “Christine Detorre [of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources] suggested the other side of Route 6, which just happened to be owned by my parents, along with other business partners, (collectively known as the Hayseed Group). The land was donated to the borough, and things went full blast from there,” says Suky’s daughter, Marci Dake.

Turning the land into a useful recreational space took time, effort, and a lot of donors. To make sure this happened, Suky spent much time and energy convincing others to donate money to help make the park a reality. Hayseed Group members used their talents and muscle for much of the preliminary work, clearing trees and using their earth-moving and excavation skills and equipment to give the contractors a head start. Roads and a quarter-mile walking trail through the park were built, as well as a landing for people-powered boats, a nine-hole disk golf range, three pavilions, and picnic tables. Open spaces, benches, and a pretty grove of trees draw people to meet here for lunch, walks, or simply to contemplate the flowing water. Kayakers and canoes can enter the Susquehanna River where Wyalusing Creek joins it.

From conception to realization, the project took a good three years. Because the area is near enough to the Susquehanna for not only watercraft access but also occasional seasonal flooding, all structures needed to be anchored with concrete. “People use it all the time. It’s very quiet, a really nice park,” says Cindy Henning, secretary/treasurer for the borough. The borough contributed $60,000; grants from the DCNR, Cargill, the Bradford County commissioners, and the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, as well as from many private contributors, enabled completion of the first phase for the park.

The park is ADA accessible. As yet there is no running water, so it’s equipped with portable toilets, something that could change in phase two or phase three. Learn more at wyalusingborough.com/parks/trail-park. ~ Karey Solomon 48

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Bradford County Parks

The parks of Bradford County (shown on previous pages) supply entertainment for all visitors of the county.

1. Alparon Community Park 436 Gate 1 Lane Troy, PA 16947

2. Asylum Township Park 975 Old Mill Park Road Towanda, PA 18848

10. Larnard Hornbrook County Park

1241 Hornbrook Road Towanda, PA 18848

11. LeRoy Community Assoc.

251 Mill Street Canton, PA 17724 (LeRoy Township)

3. Bradford County Veterans Memorial Park

12. Marie Antoinette Lookout

4. Canton Fireman’s Field

13. Mt. Pisgah County Park

5. Cook’s Pond County Park

14. Mt. Pisgah State Park

6. Tom Fairchild Riverfront Park

15. Mountaineer Park

7. French Azilum

16. Ridgebury Township Community Park

801 South Main Street Towanda, PA 18848

940 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA (Just south of Canton) 136 Cook’s Pond Lane Rome, PA 18837 227 Old Rte. 6 Road Towanda, PA 18848 469 Queens Road Towanda, PA 18848

8. Jim King Memorial Park 566 Glen Valley Road Athens, PA 18810

9. Lamb’s Lookout Park

500 Lamb’s Lookout Lane Canton, PA 17724

75 Marie Antoinette Drive Wyalusing, PA 18853 2181 Wilcox Drive Troy, PA 16947 28 Entrance Road Troy, PA 16947

65 Thrasher Lane Monroeton, PA 18832

13175 Berwick Turnpike Gillett, PA 16925

17. Round Top Park

1717 Round Top Road Athens, PA 18810

18. Sayre Riverfront Park

100 Riverfront Park Road Sayre, PA 18840

19. Sunfish Pond County Park

23. Valley Playland

20. Tom Jack Park

24. Wells Township Recreational Park

100 Playland Drive Athens, PA 18810

1060 Sunfish Pond Road Canton, PA 17724

197 Park Lane East Smithfield, PA 18817

7200 Coryland Road Gillett, PA 16925

21. Totem Park

25. Wyalusing Creekside Park

55 Totem Street Ulster, PA 18850

81 Creekside Dr. Wyalusing, PA 18853

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Joe Perry’s Winery

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ess than two miles out of downtown Troy, at 324 Elms Road, is a vineyard of 3,500 vines. In 2000, Dave Pierchorowicz bought part of the Marshall Case Century Farm.

“I noticed prevailing winds blow downhill all year, except when a storm is coming,” he explains. Grapes need wind to proliferate, so he thought, “We’ll throw 100 vines in and see what happens.” The first vines planted in 2007 grew very well.

“This is not grape-growing country,” he says. So why start a winery? Throughout his career in the Army and Special Forces (Green Berets), Dave did over 100 jumps into Europe, often landing in vineyards where he’d enjoy the grapes while laying low. He retired from the Army in 1994 and continued to work for other government agencies, and maybe his roots were calling him—his grandparents were Russian and Polish farmers—but he always wanted to start a winery. He’d also had a goal of turning a barn into a home. Both goals have been met now, with the help of his wife, San Juanita.

Joe Perry’s opened in 2019—called after Dave’s father’s nickname—and has a long list of Pennsylvania table wines. Taste either the dry or sweet list, and then enjoy a glass of your favorite. There are no blends, and each wine is named after the grape. Some are familiar— Catawba, Concord, Niagara—and some are not. Who is Louise Swenson? Perhaps someone extremely hardy, like the namesake grape.

The tasting room is housed in what was a barn built by Hessians, with a wood stove for when the winds blow cold. During the warmer months, there’s outdoor seating, too. Activities like paint and sips occur year-round, and special events can be held there (for groups over fifteen, they’ll cater). Building No. 9 Grille in town delivers, and their menus are on hand.

The winery participates in Harvest Hosts (harvesthosts.com), so members can park their RV on the property. Some folks come because they’re touring Bradford County wineries (see pages 56-57), and locals come again and again for the Marquette—a dry red that’s a favorite—and the slushies. There are four slushy flavors, each with a different wine and fruit combination. Dave says they have such a good reputation because they use real fruit.

The winery is open Friday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. To drop by at other times, call ahead at (570) 529-2896. Find them on Facebook or check out joeperrys.com. ~ Lilace Mellin Guignard

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#1 - Antler Ridge Winery (570) 247-7222 37 Antler Ridge Ln. Ulster, PA 18851 antlerridgewinery.com #2 - Bluestone Brewing Company (570) 731-0222 18 Pitney St. Sayre, PA 18840 bluestonebrewingcompany.com 56

#3 - Deep Roots Hard Cider (570) 746-3222 348 Back Rd. Sugar Run, PA 18846 deeprootshardcider.com #4 - D’Vine Vineyard and Winery (570) 297-2946 350 Garnert Rd. Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914 dvinevineyardandwinery.com

#5 - Grovedale Winery (570) 746-1400 71 Grovedale Ln. Wyalusing, PA 18853 grovedalewinery.com #6 - Joe Perry’s Winery (570) 529-2896 324 Elms Rd. Troy, PA 16947 facebook.com/joeperryswinery #7 - Keir Family Distillery (570) 250-3580 469 Painter Rd. Warren Center, PA 18851 kfdistillery.com #8 - Mountain Lake Winery (267) 436-1034 391 Bailey Rd. Towanda, PA 18848 mountainlakewinery.com #9 - Staggering Unicorn Winery (570) 888-7070 10952 North Rome Rd. Athens, PA 18810 staggeringunicorn.com #10 - Timber Ridge Winery (570) 673-4234 722 Graham Rd. Canton, PA 17724 facebook.com/timberridgewinery

Knapp’s Bridge

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n the nineteenth century, William Knapp and his family operated a grist mill and sawmill powered by the water of Brown’s Creek in Towanda. But in 1853, a horse-drawn wagon heavily loaded with lumber caused the original wooden bridge to collapse. Its replacement, built in 1860, was a covered bridge bolstered with Burr Trusses, an American design patented in 1817, which balances the distribution of weight, or dynamic load, as a vehicle crosses the bridge.

Thanks in part to that design, the bridge is still there. On the National Register of Historic Places, it’s the only remaining covered bridge in Bradford County. And it’s important enough to have three names—it’s also called Luther’s Mills Bridge and Brown’s Creek Bridge and is located on the eponymous Covered Bridge Road, less than a mile north of Luther’s Mills.

Its stone abutments and wooden sides—as well as its peaked roof—make it a picturesque spot for picture-taking and plein air artists, while its six-ton weight limit and just-over-tenfeet height limit precludes tractor trailers and other heavy-duty traffic. Drive through it, and you almost expect to find yourself in a different time.

Covered bridges are both rare in the twenty-first century and still practical. Their roofs protect the bridge decking and underpinning from weather and create a sort of magical above-ground tunnel. It’s said that wood-decked bridges have a limited span of usefulness, perhaps only twenty years, but cover that decking with a roof and the bridge can last more than a century. Knapp’s Covered Bridge is said to be the tallest in the state as well as one of the longest, with a span of ninety-five feet. Beneath its wooden decking, the under-structure is solid cast iron. Most of the state’s other covered bridges are in Lancaster County.

Bradford County Planner Matt Williams says Knapp’s covered bridge is a significant feature in the county. “It’s important to preserve that. We’d do everything we could,” he says. The bridge was renovated in 2000. The deck and roof were replaced, Matt says, and repairs were made to refurbish wherever necessary, all funded by the transportation improvement division of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Because the land around the bridge is privately owned, stay in your car (or next to it) and see the bridge that spans more than a century of local history. ~ Karey Solomon

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Piece of Our History Bradford County HistoriCal soCiety MuseuM & researCH Center

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MUSEUM Open May-September Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10 am - 4 pm Group Tours by Appt.

Closed on National Holidays

RESEARCH CENTER Open Year Round Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10 am - 4 pm Call for Saturday hours Closed on National Holidays

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Holding a unique place in history, French Azilum is the remainder of a thriving village along the Susquehanna River near Wysox which housed escapees from the French Revolution from 1793-1803. Discover the remarkable history of this ‘hidden gem’ through tours and our exciting and varied events--from Blacksmithing Classes to Historic Dinner Parties and Teas!

Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills adjacent to the magnificent river, Azilum is also a great venue for weddings and reunions, and a perfect spot to camp or stop while traveling the Susquehanna. Call 570-2653376 to leave a message of inquiry--we’ll get back to you with all the details you need!

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LeRoy Heritage Museum Preserving the Story of Southwestern Bradford County

Live Entertainment Local & Theatre Events Traditional Movie Showings and More!

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Our Chambers of Commerce Canton calls itself “the friendly town,” and it will only take one visit to concur with that assessment. The Canton Chamber (cantonareachamberofcommerce.com) showcases the warmth of this historic community all year with a full slate of events including festivals celebrating local wines, cheeses, and apples; a classic car show; a block dance; and so much more. Canton has even convinced Santa himself to light up the downtown when it’s time to kick off the holidays.

Canton’s rich history, hard-working residents, and beautiful scenery all give the chamber plenty to offer tourists, businesses, and residents alike. Plan your visit soon.

The Central Bradford County Chamber, celebrating the adjacent communities of Towanda and Wysox (towandawysox.com), can be found along Route 6, and offers a walkable downtown where local restaurants, shops, businesses, and Towanda’s beautiful 1896 courthouse can be found. Nature lovers can enjoy a leisurely stroll down Merrill Parkway’s walking trail along the Susquehanna River. Both Towanda and Wysox provide a variety of lodging options for visitors coming to enjoy one of the many local festivities, including the annual RiverFest (August), Hometown Christmas (December), a Triathlon and Halloween Parade (October), or SquareRound Dance (summer). Find the CBCCC on Facebook for up-to-date information on all the latest our communities have to offer. And be sure to stop along your drive down Route 6/Main Street!

The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce (pennyorkvalley.com) in Waverly, New York, represents the historically rich Valley communities from both Pennsylvania and New York, including Athens, Sayre, Waverly, and the smaller, vibrant towns and boroughs dotting the countryside. A goldmine of hidden gems awaits at exits 60 and 61 of the Southern Tier Expressway. Interstate 86 (aka Rte. 17) straddles the Twin Tiers of southern New York and northern Pennsylvania and offers easy access to an exciting blend of natural beauty, a host of unique restaurants, shops, and lodging options, and numerous thriving businesses and Main Streets. For local events, check out Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.

The Troy Chamber of Commerce (troychamberofcommerce.com) describes its location as the “crossroads of historical Routes 6 and 14” at the heart of the Endless Mountains. The area plays host to a wonderful mix of events throughout the year, including the Endless Mountains Maple Festival, the PA Heritage Festival, and the Troy Fair. Recreation options include the nearby State Game Lands on Armenia Mountain (hunting, fishing, camping) and Mount Pisgah state and county parks (hiking, water activities) and outdoor sporting facilities in and near the town. Troy has a charming downtown, with tree-lined streets, Victorian homes, and businesses including bed and breakfasts/inns, specialty shops, and welcoming eateries. Don’t miss anything Troy has to offer.

The Wyalusing area is where the gift of the past joins with the present. The Greater Wyalusing Area Chamber of Commerce (wyalusing.net) is committed to presenting events such as the Community Music Festival, the North Branch Triathlon, and other unique happenings showcasing the history, the magnificent Susquehanna River, and the area’s bucolic settings. These events are fun for residents and visitors alike,and offer both the opportunity to enjoy everything this part of Bradford County has to offer, from restaurants, hotels, and Main Street businesses, to outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, and taking in the famous Wyalusing Rocks and Marie Antoinette overlooks. The Greater Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to experience an area filled with opportunities focused on business, leisure, and history.

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#1 - Heritage Village and Farm Museum

(570) 297-3410

231 Gate 2 Ln., Troy, PA 16947 theheritagevillage.org

#2 - Bradford County Historical Society and Museum

(570) 265-2240

109 Pine St., Towanda, PA 18848 bradfordhistory.org

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#3 - French Azilum

(570) 265-3376

469 Queens Rd., Towanda, PA 18848

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#4 - Home Textile Tool Museum

(570) 209-8681

1819 Orwell Hill Rd., Rome, PA 18837

hometextilemuseum.org

#5 - LeRoy Heritage Museum

(570) 364-5003

10097 Rte. 414, Canton, PA 17724

leroyheritage.org

#6 - PP Bliss Gospel Songwriters Museum

(570) 247-2228

969 Main St., Rome, PA 18837

ppbmuseum.org

#7 - Sayre Historical Society and Museum

(570) 882-8221

103 S. Lehigh Ave., Sayre, PA 18840

sayrehistoricalsociety.org

#8 - Tioga Point Museum

(570) 888-7225

724 S. Main St., Athens, PA 18810

tiogapointmuseum.org

#9 - Tuscarora Township Historical Society

(570) 869-2427

2298 Underhill Rd. Ste. #1, Laceyville, PA 18623

facebook.comtuscaroratwphistoricalsociety

#10 - Wyalusing Valley Museum

(570) 746-3979

25 Main St., Wyalusing, PA 18853

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Large and small farm machinery, tools, carriages, and industrial textile equipment are on display in the Farm Museum!

Take a walk through 10 buildings representing the bygone eras of yesteryear in the Heritage Village!

NEW NEW NEWADDITION ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE! TO THE VILLAGE! Al Spaulding General Windmill Silo Merchandise and and Post Office.

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