Fall is in the Air in the ANF Region of PA
Fall is in the Air in the ANF Region of PA
Take a scenic drive to McKean County, PA where you’ll discover a cozy, family-owned Winery and a unique shop with fall festive decor
As the cool nip of Autumn is felt in the morning and evening air, the change of season brings on the desire to explore. Farm markets, sunflower fields, shopping, and sipping wine after a scenic country drive bubble up as the next road trip adventure.
LITTLE MOUNTAIN WINERY
McKean County’s newest winery, Little Mountain Winery, is a casual and carefree wine tasting destination. They are the perfect stop after a relaxing, scenic drive along Pennsylvania’s country roads. Slow down and enjoy the forest and farmland scenery on the way to the winery. Fall color usually starts towards the end of September with prime color usually in the higher elevations the first two weeks of October.
Kathleen Curtis from Little Mountain Winery explains, “Wine making started as a hobby, it turned into something I just love to do. I like to try new recipes and wine combinations.” A true family-owned winery, Kathleen works with her husband and daughter at the winery, welcoming visitors from near and far.
“Our most popular wine is Little Mountain Red, which is a blend of Concord juice and Niagara juice,” explains Kathleen. “This is closely followed in popularity by Sweet Diamond, a delicious wine crafted from the juice of diamond grapes.”
Little Mountain Winery has participated in a variety of wine walks and festivals, which according to Kathleen, “are a lot of fun as we get to meet a lot of great people.” They also love meeting and talking to all the wonderful people who come into the winery.
Little Mountain Winery is located at 205 Kansas Branch Road in Duke Center, Pennsylvania. Their hours are Thursdays and Fridays 5:00-8:00pm, Saturdays noon-8:00pm, and Sundays noon-5:00pm. You may contact them via email at Littlemtnwinery@yahoo.com or call 814-331-9265.
RUSTY ROOSTER FARM AND VINTAGE WOODWORKS & MARKET
As the leaves start to tip red, yellow and orange, another fun destination is the Rusty Rooster Farm & Vintage Woodworks & Market. Their shop is like a treasure chest inside and out. Outside are the metal fire rings, planters, yard art, and rustic furniture. Inside, the shop is full of one-of-a-kind distinctive gifts and home décor for all occasions and all price points. Items include custom florals, Sallyander soaps, Ellen Scott bags, and milkhouse candles in the fall scents of caramel apple, mulled cider, and brown butter pumpkin. At the market you will find local maple syrup and fresh eggs.
Search for warm color home accents in sunflower yellow, toffee, or cinnamon to add an extra layer of cozy to your home for fall. Check out their wide selection of Americana, primitive, vintage, and farmhouse style home décor and furniture.
Rusty Rooster handcrafts and carves beautiful epoxy tables from live edge wooden slabs. They offer custom milling and woodwork. They can build bars, tables, fireplace mantles, benches and more. They also offer a vast selection of live edge slabs for your DIY projects.
Mark your calendar for their Anniversary Fall Fest 2022 on Saturday, October 1st beginning at 10:00am. Enjoy donuts and funnel cakes, apple cider pressing, free make & take crafts, door prizes and amazing shopping.
Rusty Rooster Farm & Vintage Woodworks & Market is located at 484 Highland Terrace, Portville, NY. They are open Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm, and closed on Sundays. Phone 716-474-7402 or email jnsmithny@gmail.com for more information.
GET READY FOR FALL ADVENTURES!
From spring to fall the Allegheny National Forest Region of Pennsylvania is a goldmine of natural beauty and historic sites for road trippers looking to turn up the tunes and escape technology. Countless roads twist and turn throughout the ANF offering scenic stretches of winding two-lane roads and spectacular scenery.
Order or download the new Scenic Driving Tour Brochure & Map which features seven color coded road trips - including the Longhouse National Scenic Byway and PA Route 6 - with things to see and do along the way at www.visitANF.com/road-trips. For travel and tourism information on the Allegheny National Forest Region and the Kinzua Sky Walk call 800-473-9370 or click on www.VisitANF.com.