Tag Archives: Abandoned Turnpike
Abandoned Turnpike Tour: 2010
Ever since I discovered the abandoned turnpike three years ago (has it been that long? Really?), I’ve received a steady stream of inquiries about going there. If enough people are interested, I’d like to organize a group trip within the … Continue reading
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Abandoned Turnpike 2009
This past weekend I grabbed some friends and ventured west to re-visit the abandoned turnpike. As you may recall from my previous posts, the abandoned turnpike is hands-down my favorite nugget of bizarre Pennsylvania history. And ever since I learned … Continue reading
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The Abandoned Snowpike
As the official representative* of Pennsylvania’s Abandoned Turnpike, I decided to take advantage of the recent snowfall, chilly temperatures, and “low” gas prices to make another trek out to Breezewood. In typical fashion, my plans to leave at 8am wound … Continue reading
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The Road
There’s a movie coming out this November that features everybody’s favorite 13-mile stretch of abandoned highway. The abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike was used as a major filming location for The Road due its post-apocalyptic appearance and relative isolation. Look at slides … Continue reading
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