Dinosaur Rock

Tucked away in the forests of the wooded resort town of Mt. Gretna, sits a geological rock formation dating back millions of years. During the Jurassic period while dinosaurs were making the Earth their playground, a nearby large mass of molten rock cut into the sedimentary rock leaving this beautiful natural creation for man to enjoy.

As you stand in awe of this natural creation, you realize there's no way man could design this. Large boulders seemed to be placed on top of smaller rocks leaving an illusion it could all tumble giving a slight weight change.

The rock formation was so named not necessarily for it's age or the era it was formed, but do to the fact it eerily resembles a dinosaur profile.

Unfortunately this wonder of nature is losing some of it's charm and beauty. This is mainly attributed to the few who feel the need to graffiti their name or certain parts of the anatomy. Fortunately for us graffiti can be washed away, but natural beauty remains forever.

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Historic Mt. Gretna, Pennsylvania

Mt. Gretna is a small town of historic homes and cottages. Founded in the 1890's by the Pennsylvania Chatauqua Society. They were naturally attracted by the beauty of the area. They found the town to be perfect for a summer day, fortunately so did the rest of the country. At one time you could travel to this quiet community by train from anywhere in the country.

As the town grew so did the aspirations of the townsfolk. There were the beginnings of an amusement park. There was a carousel, a dancing pavilion, and even a roller coaster. This in turn led to restaurants, shops, and hotels. Unfortunately most places had perished by the 1920's. During World War 2 the area almost reached abandonment.

Today Mt. Gretna is once again thriving. Many accredit that to their award winning art show, started in 1976. There is still plenty to keep everyone active, from cross-country skiing in the winter, to lakeside swimming. Spending a day in Mt. Gretna will make you feel that life is a whole lot simpler.