V16E5: Goose Gear and Winch at OK4WD

Full disclaimer - I was employed at OK4WD between 1998 and 2008, and today, in 2022, they are currently the sole sponsor of venture4wd. This place lives and breathes four-wheel drive vehicles. Whether you have a shiny, show truck or a world-traveling overland vehicle, the team at OK4WD has the experience and the gear to modify and customize your rig. Alright, so that's my sales pitch. The fact is, they're one of very few shops that I trust to both outfit my Jeep, and keep it road-worthy. The folks there are passionate and knowledgable, and the company has been in operation since 1979, so you're dealing with people who are experiences and have been contributing to the industry for decades. They work with any make and model vehicle that is four-wheel drive.

My son Cole and I stumbled upon Morgantown Coffee House last year. We were surprised by how contemporary it is inside, because the exterior is an unassuming old house. The vibe is fantastic, the coffee is very good, and the breakfast sandwiches are delicious. It's not far off of the PA Turnpike, so it's convenient if you're passing through the area on a road trip. Also close to French Creek State Park and Hopewell Furnace. This is on my short list of favorite coffee shops in the US and Canada.

Operated by the National Park Service, this Historic Site is a relatively small landscape that showcases an 18th and 19th century iron plantation. There are a number of furnaces and historic structures, a barn, mansion, forge, blacksmith's shop, and a really cool water wheel, the purpose of which is to operate the billows that keep the forget blazing hot. There is a visitor's center, but we didn't go in. There is no admission, so visitors can wander around freely. I believe there are also re-enactors, although we didn't see any during our visit. It's certainly a lovely, education place to explore with the family for a day.

Stopped here off-camera this week to put my large sleeping bags through the washer. Spacious laundromat. Not too crowded. I met one of the owners. He seemed pretty stoked about Orangie.