- Sahli Nature Park: Beaver County’s Secret Garden Nestled behind Chippewa’s bustling shopping centers lies a Beaver County treasure: a 90-acre plot of land generously donated in 2010 to the community to be preserved as pristine forest. If you’re looking for a place to spend the day outdoors, this gem is worth the visit! It’s by far my favorite place to get in […]
- Beaver County Adventures: 7 Exciting Activity and Food Pairings It’s almost time to bundle up for winter and hibernate for the next six months. Sad face. And if you’re like me, then you’ll want to blow torch and gasoline the good ol’ Farmer’s Almanac for calling for a winter like the one we had last year. Sub-zero temperatures here we come!! I for one, […]
- College Hill Ice Cream Shoppe: Beaver County’s Newest Treat I knew I was in the right place pretty much the minute that I walked into the College Hill Ice Cream Shoppe. I asked if I could try two different flavors to decide which one I wanted. “You can try sixteen!” Ben said. “Why stop at just two?!” Clearly this was my kind of spot. […]
- Meet the Owner: All Those Decorations on Third Street A few weeks back, we published the 10 Signs That You Might Be From Beaver article. If you read it, you know that we received a lot of feedback on it. Love that feedback!! Keep it coming!! This article is a special shout-out to number 9 on the list – “You look forward to the […]
- Who Are You? Exploring the Beaver County Genealogy and History Center Did you know that in the basement of the Beaver Train Station lives the Beaver County Genealogy and History Center? I sure didn’t until recently! Like many families in the area, my own family has been a part of Beaver County for generations. While I had a general idea of where we came from, the […]
- Day-Tripping: Tomlinson Run State Park One of the best things about living in Beaver County is that it’s within driving distance of great summer hangouts like Tomlinson Run State Park. Located at the top of West Virginia’s northern panhandle, the park is about 25 miles from the heart of Beaver County. The Mister and I might be biased since we […]
- 7 Free Family Activities to do in Beaver County One of the major advantages to living in our region is its proximity to one of the most beautiful, bustling, and unique cities in the world: Pittsburgh. No, I’m not at all biased. No matter where you live in Beaver County, you won’t have more than an hour to drive to access all of the […]
- McConnell’s Farm: A Farmers’ Market Favorite Over the last few years, the farm to table concept has really picked up steam here in western Pennsylvania. More and more, people are seeking out purveyors of locally grown agriculture. Nowhere is that more evident in Beaver County than McConnell’s Farm in Independence Township. I truly believe we have two of the best kept […]
- Standing Room Only: The New Look at The Fountainhead Cafe This is an update to one of our very first feature stories: Beaver County’s Wellspring of Ideas. Both YourBeaverCounty.com and The Fountainhead Cafe have seen a number of changes in the past six months, and it was great to catch up with everything that has happened! When I stopped in to see how things were […]
- Getting that Healthy Feeling at Herban Touch Juice Lab Juice is some pretty amazing stuff. Not only does it taste great, but done correctly it can be amazingly healthy for you. Meg Grimes believes that raw, living juice is vital to good health, which is why she opened Herban Touch Juice Lab. Herban touch specializes in fresh, raw, and unpasteurized juices that are cold-pressed […]
- Penn State Creamery Ice Cream and More at Witch Flavor in Beaver For people that love ice cream, there are few better sources than the Berkey Creamery at Penn State University, Main Campus. Here, students and instructors from the College of Agricultural Sciences process around 4.5 million pounds of milk from their 225-cow herd into the best ice cream around. While they also make outstanding cheeses and […]
- Top 5 Places for Ice Cream in Beaver County Beaver County is home to many legendary establishments. It’s easy to take for granted all that we have right here in our backyard. While most are closed for the season, it doesn’t hurt to look ahead toward the first spring day these places open back up. The list below is a compilation of the top […]
- Ironwood Golf Center When it comes to improving your golf game, there is no better place to visit than Ironwood Golf Center, located at 3036 Brodhead Road in Center Township. Ironwood is a one-stop destination that features a variety of amenities. Ironwood officially opened in July of 1995, and is currently owned and operated by PGA golf professional […]
- Sit Back and Relax With King Beaver Cigars On the main street of Monaca there’s a storefront that’s active and alive with neon signs in the windows and an American flag flying proudly. This storefront isn’t a bar and it’s not a restaurant. The venue in question is King Beaver Cigars and when you go inside you’ll find a lot more than a […]
- Rolling Acres Golf Course One of the most popular golfing destinations in the area can be found in the northwest corner of this great county we call Beaver. Located on 250 acres of expansive land, Rolling Acres is home to 27 holes of picturesque golf, and is accompanied by a first-class banquet facility simply known as, the “Timberhouse.” Built […]
