These bore holes were drilled into the Vintondale Mine pool to drain the mine pool to keep water from entering the basement of nearby homes. The height of the water varies with how much rain we have and how much water enters the mine pool below. Today on January 20, 2017 the height of the water was higher than normal. You can view the bore holes from the highway bridge entering Vintondale at the Ghost Town Trail.
You will find this quote hanging in our office at Blue Spruce Park. It's a reminder to our staff that parks are a worthy endeavor.
This view depicts the remnants of the canal basin at Tunnelview Historic Site. The canal basin was filled with water and canal boats were pulled by mules. One of the most famous people to pass through this location was Charles Dickens when he made a trip to America.
