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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Can Road Trips Make You Happier? The Science Says "Yes!"

The first full week of May is National Travel and Tourism Week, an annual tradition for the traveling community. It's a reminder of why we travel and the impact it has on local economies, businesses, communities, and personal well being. In fact, in 2021, the Journal of Tourism Analysis published a study claiming that people who travel more than 75 miles from home are 7% happier than those who travel very rarely or not at all.

May is a great time to hit the road on PA Route 6 -- in a car, on a motorcycle, or even by bicycle. With so much to see and do, it's a tough task to keep this newsletter a manageable length, so we decided to send out two editions this month. The second newsletter, slated to come out later this month, will feature articles about bike travel on PA Route 6 and what it means to be "bike friendly." Don't miss it!

In the meantime, there are some really neat events coming up this month on Route 6. But before you go, check out a couple of the latest blog posts on the website.

Check Out These Articles to Get You Going...

"6 Hacks for a Better Route 6 Road Trip"

"Car Maintenance... Before You Go"

PA Route 6 Road Trip Itineraries

Upcoming Events...

The 54th Annual Potter-Tioga Maple Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, in downtown Coudersport. Click here for more details!

Here's a quick glimpse of what's happening along the Route 6 corridor this month:

Now through September: The Pocono Express offers roundtrip tours from Honesdale to Hawley. To see a full schedule and list of themed excursions, CLICK HERE.

Sunday, May 8: Mother's Day. The first official Mother's Day was May 10, 1908 as a way to honor mothers, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. For great gift ideas, check out the members of The Artisan Trail.

Saturday, May 14: Giveback on the Mountain Musicfest at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain from 12:00pm-8:00pm, admission is free.

Saturday, May 28: Car Show @ Tidioute Business District Main St., 8:00am-3:00pm.

Monday, May 30: Memorial Day, a day to celebrate and honor our veterans and active servicemen and women.

Our Road, Your Communities

The Wall That Heals will visit Erie, PA, over Memorial Day Weekend 2022 at the Zem Zem Shrine Club. The Wall exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and a mobile education center.

The display opens Friday, May 27 at 12:00am and operates 24 hours until 2:00pm Monday, May 30.

To learn more about this event, CLICK HERE.

About The Wall...

On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) unveiled a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. Since its dedication, The Wall That Heals has been displayed at nearly 700 communities throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions.

Bringing The Wall home to communities throughout our country allows the souls enshrined on the Memorial to exist once more among family and friends in the peace and comfort of familiar surroundings. The traveling exhibit provides thousands of veterans who have been unable to cope with the prospect of facing The Wall to find the strength and courage to do so within their own communities, thus allowing the healing process to begin.

Our Road, So Many Makers!

Last month we unveiled the 2022 Artisan Trail Map. To view the map, CLICK HERE or click on the photo below.

The 2022 Artisan Trail celebrates the craftmanship, artistic talents, creativity, and historical importance of the Route 6 corridor. Each stop is an exploration of what makes this region so unique. This year, the Artisan Trail is bigger than ever with the addition of 16 new businesses over last year and a total of 71 artisans. Download your map today and experience what it means to be "Made on 6"!

SHOP "DO 6" MERCHANDISE AND SUPPORT PA ROUTE 6 ALLIANCE

11 West Main Street

Galeton, PA 16922

814-435-7706

info@paroute6.com

Request a FREE Visitors Guide Today!

Monday, May 2, 2022

First Pontoon Tour of the Season Returns May 8th

News for Immediate Release

May 1, 2022

First Pontoon Tour of the Season This Sunday at Sinnemahoning State Park

Pontoon tours are back at Sinnemahoning State Park! Get out on the water for the first tour of the season, and cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir. Look for wildlife, learn about the history of the dam, and enjoy being out on the lake on a 1-hour guided tour. In past years, tour participants have seen eagles, turtles, and ducks all from the breezy deck of the pontoon boat.

The first tour of 2022 will be this Sunday, May 8^th, with departures at 9 AM, 10:30 AM and 12 PM. Tours last approximately one hour. Meet at the boat ramp at the Lake Day Use Area.

There is no fee for regular Sunday guided pontoon boat tours, but donations are requested. Please note that group size is limited and pre-registration is strongly recommended to reserve a seat. To pre-register, visit https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park/calendar or call the park office at 814-647-8401 ext. 0 for the front desk.

Tours will continue to be offered on most Sundays and other selected dates throughout the season, with three tours offered on each date.

If you need an accommodation to participate in PA State Park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.

For more information about programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, please call the park office at 814-647-8401.

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Media contact: Kim Lott, Sinnemahoning State Park, 814-647-8401, klott@pa.gov

Susan Schenck (she/her) | Environmental Education Technician
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Sinnemahoning State Park
Phone: 814-647-8401 ext. 105

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Austin VFW Post 7810 To Celebrate 75th Anniversary May 20 - May 22, 2022

Help wanted May 20-22. The VFW is hosting a weekend full of fun to include a carnival all 3 days. The owner of the carnival is looking for some additional helpers for the weekend, if we can get some dedicated people to help out/work he may be able to bring additional rides and carnival stuff. He is willing to pay but we don’t have what he will be paying or if there is a age limit at this time. If anyone is interested call the club 647-8673 and let Roxy know, once we have more details we will share on here.