One day, reading Wikipedia's article List of Chimneys, I discovered that the third tallest chimney in the world is in Homer City, PA. As Homer City is just about 50 miles east of here, I figured it might be a fine adventure to go see it.
Anyone know if the roads out that way are bikable? It's also near Indiana. Google's walking algorithm mostly plops me on Rt. 286.
that sounds good! I have one of those phones that does maps in case there is a route chenge en route
You can see homer city's stacks from 22 if you are
driving to altoona or something.
286 is busy, but not intolerable if you want a straight shot. go out lincoln ave to poketa to saltsburg
Yeah, the 286 route is inexplicably grueling but pleasant enough except for the couple of miles that are a 2 lane highway.
I live in Homer City. They aren't the best roads, but they are bikeable.
Hey Alankhg!
It is, indeed, a spectacular ride, if you ask me. I travel that route all the time from Clarksburg, or Saltsburg if you wanna add some fluff miles, and it is great. I find that the roads are okay. But given the amount of traffic, they are definately great. There is very little traffic, and the countryside is great. Rolling and hilly. SW Pa at its finest. If you want my route directions, just ask. From where I start at, there's also an awesome rollercoaster to Blairsville that should be on everybody's favorite ride list. No doubt!
on a posting binge here.
growing up (near there) my next door neighbor was one of the steel workers that finished the construction of that tower. in my grandpa's store there was a photo of that man standing on a 12inch wide beam that jutted-out four feet from the edge of the tower and this man went out and posted an American flag at the end of the beam. he was tied-down, but still pretty impressive.
also, that power plant provides all the power for Washington DC, as you'll see from the top of the ridge at Blairsville that you have three major power plants built in exact row (seward, homer and shelocta). that was so the air force could easily defend all three. however, i always felt it made it easier for an air raid!
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