Day 2 Discovering Pennsylvania's Route 6

Day two of “Discovering Pennsylvania’s Route 6” started with meeting 3 really awesome women at the Higher Education Building in downtown Corry.

Lori Trisket is the executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, Pam Carrier is executive director of Community Development and Wendy Netters is the President of the Corry Art Guild. All were very gracious with their time and thoughts as they took us around town to see the highlights.

Across the street from the Higher Education Building (formerly a hotel) is a beautiful city park, well loved and used by the community. We then visited Meade Park towards the outskirts of town where many young couples come for photos after their wedding ceremony. Its beautiful lake and stone walking bridge is perfect for any special occasion.

Soon we were off to the oldest and longest-operating Fish Hatchery in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I found a wonderful view to paint towards the back of the property. It was the edge of a hatchery building that reflected in a pool of water left behind by the recent heavy rains.

The colors of the surrounding woods and sunlight made it an unforgettable scene.

We stopped by a B&B called "Victoria on Main" and met Kathy, the innkeeper to this marvelous Victorian Inn, which has graced Corry since 1867. Corry has so much history it will be a pleasure to paint and capture these memories.

What ended up being very cool was stopping by the beginning of town where they are building a new/old diner. It’s an existing stainless steel diner which has been brought to Corry and in time will serve food and house a welcome center for visitors.  In keeping with the diner atmosphere, they are hoping to have sock hops there as well as lots of community activities.

I looked over at Lori and said, “Don’t you feel like you are a part of making history?”

We both felt that this was a great step forward for the community. Something wonderful was being added here in Corry, which the whole town was embracing.

After a wonderful morning we left Corry and headed to Warren. I had asked George before we got to town if there was anything in particular he wanted me to paint in Warren. (I knew I wouldn’t have a guide there).

All he said was, “Anything Warren.”

I asked, “Anything?” and he said, “Enjoy, you will understand when you get there.”

Let’s just say I understand now – I really understand.  That’s all for now. 

Stay tuned for my next entry and thanks for reading!