Stop 4, Weather Capital of the World

While driving from Ohiopyle towards our next camping stop in the Allegheny National Forest, Frances spotted a very famous town on the car's GPS.  So now, I'm realizing a life long dream of visiting Punxsutawney, PA.  While it may not be as bustling as it would be on Groundhog Day, it couldn't be any more amazing to me.

                Paunxsutawney Phil


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