Hotel Fauchère, Milford, Pike County

Yes, friends, you read that correctly - quite unexpectedly, I'm debuting my first marker post for Pike County this week! My bff Andrea's aunt recently took a trip out that way with her boyfriend, and he was so kind as to stop and grab a couple of pictures for her to send to me. Their timing was amazing, because I had literally just been trying to decide what to do for this week's post when the text came through. Thanks again, Jeff and Donna!

This is an interesting one, because the exact nature of the historical significance isn't immediately apparent. But as it turns out, it's a rather unique one.

Harold L. Ickes, Altoona, Blair County

Back in the saddle this week - I ended up having to take last week off from blogging, as my Facebook followers know, because I was hit with a sudden and unpleasant stomach bug. I did manage to get the February newsletter out at least, though, so if you didn't get your copy of that you can find it here.

So let's get into what would have been last week's post if I'd felt well enough to pull it together! The gentleman being profiled today was a key member of Franklin Roosevelt's cabinet and a fierce defender of the great outdoors. He also has a fictional claim to fame that I think might be unique to him among all Pennsylvanians, although I could be wrong.

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, Berks County

Back in the saddle this week! I couldn't update on schedule last week, as my Facebook followers saw, because I was extremely sick. Still not quite firing on all cylinders, but doing better than I was and I appreciate everyone who reached out to wish me better.

My husband Kevin and I went out on a special trip last month to collect this marker. It's a place which is very near and dear to my heart, as I spent several years there as a volunteer, and I was so pleased to hear they were finally getting a marker. I only missed the ceremony because it was at the same time that the Richard Moore marker was being dedicated, and I had already promised to be in Quakertown that day. Because I love Hawk Mountain so much, this post will be maybe a touch longer than usual and with more photographs.