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Neal Homestead Camp

There are 5 sites to stop with an RV or tent plus a stone cabin with loft.  The soil is very rocky not easy to farm so Grandpa said they " lived on elderberries and groundhog". 17 miles away is Punxsytawney home of the famous groundhog. There is 50 acres with a pink marked trail to Red Bank Creek and back up through a hemlock forest. A small stream runs through the property and forms a rocky delta in Red Bank Creek. I love the rocks on the property huge and small. Hike, enjoy the sound of the stream tickling through property, stargaze, or rest and relax in a hammock. There is one along the little stream and one at Outdoor Adventure Camp Site.  No hunting on property but fishing allowed.  Please keep fires in firepit and noise levels low.  

A wood stove and table provide a great space for card games!

This is your driveway off interior road to your site. You have just turned right. Go straight into Sandstone Quarry.  Summer.

Overview from out in tenting area looking back at gnome loo, picnic table and vehicle on far right.

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Burnhead Grazings

The rich history of Burnhead Grazings is enveloped in a love for God's creation. Dr. Gib and Emmy Lou McLaughlin purchased Burnhead, which is Gaelic for the head of the stream, from William H. Stevens. The once pasture for Hilltop Dairy's cows became a pasture for sheep. Gib and Emmy had been in search of land for years after getting their first border collie and falling in love with the Shepherd lifestyle. Gib trained dozens of border collies to work the sheep and did hundreds of demonstrations highlighting the herding abilities of the collie across the country. Their love for Scotland and the border collie took them Scotland on many occasions.
Burnhead Grazings is a snapshot of Scotland, "in bye" or close to, the beautiful college town of Indiana, PA. Less than two miles from two hotels, three miles from downtown, and within minutes from Amish country, it is amazing that this respite still exists so close to civilization.
Gib and Emmy's daughter, Moire McLaughlin Bridges and her husband Randy have endeavored to bring the sheep back to Burnhead Grazings and to continue the family tradition as well as to share in the experience. You can listen to an interview on The Christian Witness Program on this page for some history about Moire and Randy in Tennessee where they were residing before coming to Indiana. 
They are producing lamb, wool for spinning and felting, and hay and are opening up the farm for small events such as weddings or family reunions. Moire is also the author and illustrator of a children's book available for sale on iBooks called Sissy & The King. In November of 2014, with the help of Hilltop Baptist Church and many others, they began hosting an event, LIFE Nativity, the weekend before Thanksgiving, which benefits Life-Way Pregnancy Center. 
Moire is also a fine artist and gives classes on wool felting. Ask about signing up for a class or book a private felting party.

Fire pit with nice cooking apparatus that has 3 different tiers.   We used two for grilling and one as a table. It adds so much value to the camp site.

kayak on the pond or go swim with the fish

Nice fire ring. We can provide firewood at an extra fee. 

Sunnyday's Forest

Sunnyday's farm and forest was  a Christmas tree farm in the 1950's. I've owned it for the last 30 years and it is now a horse farm with pastures and  woods.Rustic area of 25 acres of pastures and forest bordering a hundred of acres of railroad and municipal forest. Great for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking. 1.5 miles from Deer Lakes park which has fishing, hiking, mountain biking and a great playground. The Allegheny river, judged to be one of the cleanest in the country, is just 6 miles away.  Harrison Hills park offers great hiking along the river and an occasional river otter. The Rachel Carson Trail and Baker trail are just a few miles away. It is a secluded log cabin in the woods on top of a hill overlooking a pasture. It is a very primitive cabin with a fireplace, brick floor, large porch, fabric interior and no chinking in the logs.  We provide a bunk bed and cots and 2 picnic tables.. There is a large grassy area in front of the cabin for tents.  There is no vehicle access, no electricity and no water at the cabin, but LOTS of downed wood for fires. There are horses, goats, chickens, ducks and a pig that roam the pastures. The cabin is about 300 yards from the parking area up a fairly steep hill, but the location is worth the walk!   If you're stopping with an RV or trailer we have ample parking near the road and have overnight accommodations for horses Great place for a stopover. 

The cabin is very primitive with a dirt floor.

The cabin is inside a horse fence so if you bring a horse, they can be left to wander the camping area.

Inside is brick floor and very primitive.  

The dining table expands to fit 4 comfortably. The cabin doesn't have electricity, but a battery operated lantern and wall-mounted LED lights provide light in the evenings. 

Nature Works Farm

We are a small scale farm and nursery specializing in a wide selection of garden plants including flowers, herbs, vegetables and hanging baskets. As part of our commitment to local agriculture, we also produce and sell seasonal produce, cut flowers and eggs, as well as raise a variety of livestock. We love to share information and open our farm to others, so we frequently do tours and teach classes on a variety of subjects related to what we do on our 35 acre farm. Learn more about this land:This cozy cabin is nestled next to a stream on our 35 acre farm. Make yourself at home in nature with 2 beds, a comfy pull-out couch, covered front porch and a reading desk and generous dining table. This small cabin is great for those wanting to experience nature and farm life with a little more comfort and amenities than tent-camping.  We are a chemical-free farm and nursery.  Our grazing livestock may be visible in nearby fields, as the cabin is situated in the midst of our small, diversified working farm.Things to do nearby: Yellow Creek State Park is located 7 miles down the road offering hiking, canoeing, swimming, fishing and much more! The Ghost Town Trail is accessible via the Heshbon trailhead, just 5 miles down the road. A scenic biking and walking trail along the Blacklick Creek. The quaint town of Indiana, PA is just a 15 minute drive from the cabin. A college town providing great restaurants, coffee shops, bars, breweries, and a farmers market.  Other nearby attractions include the historic town of Punxsutawney, the quaint Amish town of Smicksburg and the charming town of Ligonier.Additional Things to Note: The cabin is located at Nature Works Farm and Nursery, a small, diversified farm where we live and work. You can see our home from the cabin and will most likely see us out and about. We will give you the most privacy as we possibly can, but we are also open to interacting with you if you'd like to learn about and tour the farm.  One hour informational tours are available upon request for an additional fee. We have cows, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens and ducks that are mostly in fenced pastures, however, the chickens and ducks tend to wander where ever they'd like :) From April-July, our greenhouses are open to the public as a retail plant nursery, so expect to see and hear cars and people coming and going from our main parking lot, located about 100 yards uphill from the cabin. Additionally, the cabin is situated about 200 yards from the main road, so car and truck traffic can be heard.  A private composting toilet is located just outside the cabin. Sawdust is provided, just add a scoop of sawdust before and after you go! Pillows and linens are provided for all beds.  There is no electricity or running water, however LED battery lights are situated around the cabin and there is a garden hose available to use for rinsing hands and dishes. In the event of freezing temperatures, water will not be available.There is very limited cell phone service on our farm and no access to the internet at the cabin. 

The couch pulls out into a comfortable bed.

The cabin includes a queen size bed in the loft, a double bed in the back room, and a pull out couch.

The stream located just steps from the cabin's front porch, with a bridge to cross!

The stream located just steps from the cabin's front porch.

Our small herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats headed out for a stroll in our pastures.

View from the cabin's front porch looking toward our house

Standing on the cabin's front porch, you can see our house and one greenhouse through the trees.

Crossover bridge and the new flow channel and established vegetation.

Avalanche Adventrues-1

We are ultimately seeking individuals who enjoy the primitive camping experience and want a place to themselves and away from the typical camping crowd.   To that end, we are offering one or longer lease agreements with costs ranging from $80 to $130 per month.    Our current site is located along the Conemaugh River about 10 miles from the town of Blairsville, PA. This area was very heavily mined from the mid 1800's through the 1940's. Much of the land was left in ruin. Over the last 20 years, efforts have been made to reclaim and reforest the properties and create man-made wetlands to purify the orange acidic water leaching from the former mining works. Hidden along the stream that parallels Reynolds Road, West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, are the remains of small dams and other structures that were once part of a bustling economy. Reclamation efforts include a new flow channel and concrete bridge where vegetation has successfully been reestablished and the water is now clean. The view from on top of Fort Hill is just fabulous. And, on any given day one can hear the call of red tailed hawks as they glide in the winds above the valley floor. Hiking on an abandoned mining road or timber road will lead you to Roaring Run which also borders a state game lands property. This stream boasts one of the nicest water falls in the area. A short distance from the water falls, the stream meets the Conemaugh River after flowing under the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Do not trespass on railroad property or their right-of-way.! You can expect to encounter snakes....rattlesnakes and copperheads are in this area and are dangerous.We also have properties about 15 miles north of I-80 located in Clearfield County. This location is the grazing and breading home to the 2nd largest herd of Elk in Pennsylvania and the east coast of the US.   These sites will be available soon.  That said, hunting is strictly prohibited on any of our properties.  No exceptions.!We also partner with local establishments who can offer basic food and supplies, excellent dining, and lodging experiences for small and large groups.   We do not earn or receive  any commissions from any of our partners;  We simply ask that you consider patronizing their businesses in a civil manner.Learn more about this land:This area was very heavily mined from the mid 1800's through the 1940's.   Much of the land was left in ruin.   Over the last 20 years, efforts have been made to reclaim and reforest the properties and create man-made wetlands to purify the orange acidic water leaching from the former mining works.   Hidden along the stream that parallels Reynolds Road, West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, are the remains of small dams and other structures that were once part of a bustling economy.    Reclamation efforts include a new flow channel and concrete bridge where vegetation has successfully been reestablished and the water is now clean.  The view from on top of Fort Hill is just fabulous.  And, on any given day one can hear the call of red tailed hawks as they glide in the winds above the valley floor.  Hiking on an abandoned mining road or timber road will lead you to Roaring Run which also borders a state game lands property.   This stream boasts one of the nicest water falls in the area.   A short distance from the water falls, the stream meets the Conemaugh River after flowing under the Norfolk Southern Railroad.   Do not trespass on railroad property or their right-of-way.!    You can expect to encounter snakes....rattlesnakes and copperheads are in this area and are dangerous.

Location of RV camp area on Reynolds Road.

Elk herd crossing old mining access road.

Food and Lodging Partner - large dining area for groups.

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