Today we decided to visit Centralia, PA. Paul and I have both always wanted to see the town that has been burning for 47 years. If you are unfamiliar with Centralia's story, here is a link: https://www.offroaders.com/album/centralia/the-story.htmWe left home about 10, packed the Outback with winter snow sneakers, camera, gps, batteries, a few geocache printouts, tuna sandwiches and water. And Bear. And two spare hoodies for Bear, a spare harness and a spare leash. Sunglasses, water bowls, you get it. My usual overpacking. :) Paul drove us out 940 to 80 at Whitehaven so we stopped at wawa for our coffee and then we were finally going! The sun was shining, the temperature was 41 the sky was SO blue- a perfect morning!!
About an hour later we were in Ashland PA on 61 North looking for our first stop, the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine for an earthcache. As you drive through the busy town of Ashland, there is a small sign pointing the way to the Tunnel- up what we would call an alley! Climbing the hill in the car, continuing along this alley, and crossing streets we finally arrive at this Coal Mine Tunnel entrance! It seems they give tours - maybe something to come back for? We snapped our needed pictures for the cache owner, read a few informative panels and continued on our way to Centralia.
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