Fireworks

Shenango Lake is home not only for fishing and boating, but also for eagles. It may be too early in the season for them to be here yet, but I had a nice chat about where to find them from the owner of Zambelli Fireworks of Newcastle, PA in neighboring Lawrence County. At least I believe he was the owner. I mentioned seeing Zambelli on the Discovery Channel (heck, he was wearing the T-shirt -- I had to ask!) and he mentioned several shows he's been on, including Myth Busters -- the one with the box full of arrows. If you're curious, check the link above or this one:

http://www.visitlawrencecounty.com/fireworks_capital_of_america.asp

Neshannock Creek, Volant

 Neshannock Creek is often used for fishing and sometimes canoeing. It runs alongside the Volant Village Shops in nearby Lawrence County, a nice gift-buying day trip with Amish crafts and foods widely available.

http://www.volantshops.com

 

Shenango Lake

Mercer Citizens Cemetary

 

   

Grove City Memorial Park April 2010

Since spring has arrived, the pull to find pretty places to walk has become hard to resist. The other day, we took the very short drive from Mercer County to Day Trip in Grove City.

 Although not in the photos, the park also has baseball fields, basketball courts, campgrounds, and playground equipment. A beautiful place to walk or play!

McConnells Mills State Park

Day trip, just south of Mercer County in Lawrence County (New Castle)

For more info: McConnells Mills  State Park

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Bikers Escort the Traveling Vietnam Wall

On September 11th, 2013, the day over a million bikers road to DC to stand up for America, Mercer County PA bikers came out full force to escort the Traveling Vietnam Wall from Mercer to Grove City, where it will stand through Sunday the 15th before moving along.

I lived in the DC area for a few years and saw the original Vietnam Wall. It’s a truly moving experience, so it was an honor to help escort this smaller version of the wall into town to allow those who haven’t been to DC get a similar experience and to help honor our veterans.

In both Mercer and Grove City, people were lined along the street to watch the procession and wave flags in support. Thank you to the Grove City council and to the local Legions, Masonic Lodge, and VFWs sponsoring the event. If you’re in the area, be sure to get out and see the wall. 

(mouse over photos for description)

Find info about the Traveling Wall in Grove City, PA and the event schedule at Free Venango News

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Mercer Memorial Day 2013

 

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Day trip to Linesville and Conneaut Lake

About Linesville Spillway:
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2204

Sorry, no fish photos today, only seagulls and Pymatuning Lake.

About the lake:
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/pymatuning/

And a stop in Conneaut Lake for a lakeside lunch, including a fish Reuben at Silver Shores Restaurant:

http://www.silvershores.net

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