Come join us in celebrating 100 years of growth and adventure on the Allegheny National Forest by hiking 100 miles. The Centennial Hiking Challenge will take you to over 100 miles of the best and most beautiful trails we offer. Whether you want to take a peaceful nature walk on a flat, established trail, or trek through a virtually untouched wilderness area far from the noise and congestion of town, these trails all have something unique to offer.

Log the date, trail name and miles hiked. When you complete 100 miles bring your hiking log to the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau or any of the ANF Ranger offices to receive commemorative items, while supplies last. The hiking challenge ends on September 24, 2024.

For more information please visit www.fs.usda.gov/detail.....59284

ATV/OHM trails will remain closed through the fall, with the following exceptions:

The Marienville and Timberline trails will be open for a holiday weekend to allow
riders an opportunity to enjoy the autumn foliage. Trails will open at 8:00 a.m.,
on Friday, October 6, and close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 9. The
Timberline Trailhead will open Thursday, October 5 to accommodate riders
camping for the weekend.

Riding the ATV/OHM trails requires a permit. Permits are valid through the end of the calendar year. The 2023 ATV/OHM permit cost, mail-in forms, vendors, and directions for electronic submissions can be found under Recreation Passes and Permits on the forest website.

For more information please visit www.fs.usda.gov/allegheny

  "Silence In Community" may seem like an opposing concept, but sharing the intensity of this extended silent retreat with others will deepen and expand the experience. We will begin and end with community building, inviting God to fill the silence in between. Participants will also meet with a trained Spiritual Director.
For more information please call 814-945-6512
Or visit
www.olmstedmanor.org/2023-calendar.html

       The cornerstone of the event is the timber sports competition.  The Johnny Appleseed Festival has become one of the premier stops on the professional lumberjack circuit.   It draws many of the very best competitors from the U.S. and Canada.  

    Once again, this year the ever-popular Draft Horse and Antique Tractor Pulls will be showcased featuring a field of regional and local favorites.  Both of these events have been great fan favorites in the past and we are pleased to continue the tradition.

     In addition, we will be continuing our fun activities for children this year.  The Sawdust Pile Dive, Pumpkin Walk, face painting and more have proven to be immensely popular events designed especially for our youth and their families.  As always, we will have live music, apple pie baking contest, cornhole tournament, wine tasting at the Sheffield Firehall and our awesome fireworks show on Saturday night.  Finally, our many loyal vendors continue offering an array of great food as well as beautiful crafts and other items.

     Admission is free so bring the whole family and join us for tractors, draft horses, music, food, kids events, crafts and world class timber sports.  Watch for news and updates on our Facebook page.  Hope to see you there!

Any questions please email at johnnyappleseed@verizon.net, call 814-968-3906 or 814-730-7633, or visit www.johnnyappleseedfest.net. 

  Photography is a chance for everyone to capture meaningful moments, stunning memories, and the day-to-day we don't want to forget. Enjoy some time away as we practice slowing down enough to create beautiful photos that last a lifetime.
For more information please call 814-945-6512
Or visit
www.olmstedmanor.org/2023-calendar.html