Archive for the ‘Sports & Leisure’ Category
Scuba Diving Class
Published Friday, August 6th, 2010
You might be surprised with some of the things you can find to do in the Johnstown, PA region. Take water sports for example, where most people will quickly think of swimming, boating and the like. However, scuba classes are available that not only introduce students to the experience, but also provide a structured means to obtain a full scuba diver certification.
Fireworks Displays
Published Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Photograph courtesy of Shawn Schmalz
For many families, it’s a summer tradition to pack up and head to a favorite spot for the annual Independence Day fireworks displays. Lawn chairs, clear skies and perhaps a blanket are all that is needed to enjoy these colorful nighttime presentations.
Johnstown Area Skate Parks
Published Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Recreation opportunities abound in the Johnstown PA area. Hiking, biking, running and kayaking are some of the most popular activities our residents and guests can often be witnessed enjoying. For many of our younger citizens, the activity of choice is skateboarding and BMX riding. The greater Johnstown region happily boasts two skate parks—one in Johnstown’s West End; the other at Windber Recreation Park—that were created to meet the specific needs of these athletes.
Farmers Markets
Published Thursday, May 20th, 2010
One of the advantages of living in the Johnstown area is our close proximity to local farms. This ensures that we can get the freshest produce and other goods, particularly during the summer months. (more…)
Coal Tubin’
Published Friday, May 7th, 2010
As the weather once again returns to the hot sunny days of summer, adults and children alike will soon be looking for new ways to cool off and enjoy the outdoors. Coal Tubin’, opening in Johnstown’s Moxham neighborhood on May 15th, will provide local adventurers with such an opportunity.
Vale Wood Farms Tours
Published Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
Traveling through Pennsylvania, it’s easy to witness agriculture’s heavy influence on the state’s economy. While we may pass dozens of farms in our daily travels, many of us remain uninformed about the challenges and rewards of this industry. Vale Wood Farms, a dairy farm located in Loretto, PA, recognizes this fact and opens the doors to their farm three times a year, encouraging the public learn more about dairy farming in our area.
River Sojourn
Published Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Living amongst the hills of western Pennsylvania, we witness the area’s magnificent landscapes and wildlife on a regular basis. But many times this is just a side glance as we are going about our day. The Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh River Sojourn offers a different way to see the wildlife around us from a new perspective, and offers camaraderie along the way. (more…)
Worldwide Beer Mung
Published Thursday, April 15th, 2010
When they started planning the very first Worldwide Beer Mung in 2005, Tulune’s Southside Saloon co-founders Michael Pilot and Todd Holbay could only wish that their premium beer celebration would become such an immediate and buzz-worthy success. “We were new to the area and wanted to use it to introduce people to different styles of beer,” Michael says.
Now, after earning the title “Simply the Coolest Event” every year since 2006, they have continued to refine the beer selection, increase the available food and expand the gathering to span two days.
Learn to Ride
Published Sunday, February 21st, 2010
A benefit inherent to living in the Johnstown area is that you are, at any given time, a maximum of about five minutes from a motorcycle-friendly road. These asphalt ribbons winding through our area provide the perfect surface for a season of two- and three-wheeled recreation.
For those that would to take advantage of this resource, but have no prior riding experience (or, maybe it’s just been a while since you’ve been in the saddle), courses through Pennsylvania’s Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP) could be the first step in igniting this passion. These courses are designed to train riders in the safe operation of motorcycles using both classroom and hands-on riding sessions.
Green Gables Beer and Wine Tastings
Published Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Each month, Green Gables Restaurant provides two separate opportunities for the beverage connoisseur to treat his taste buds to a sampling of premium wines or specialty beers.
The events, aptly named “First Friday Wine Tasting” and “Second Friday Beer Tasting”, occur on the first and second Fridays of every month of the year and are a particularly nice way to combat a chilly Pennsylvania winter. “We attract a pretty varied crowd,” says Laura, a hostess at Green Gables. “It’s a nice mix of younger and older people.”
