Working together, they made their dream of creating a park based on emotion rather than motion, a reality. Opening in december of 2018, laurel mountain ski resort is the prefect destination for winter weather fanatics. Ligonier valley has been a source of constant attraction for many years. Pennsylvania postcard ligonier, story book forest, humpty dumpty f30. These photos were taken in winter when the park was closed so the jack in the box was missing his arms and many other structures were under wraps. Special halloween themed decorations, rides and attractions throughout the park. Gunsmith blacksmith shop fort ligonier log cabin pennsylvania 1950s60s postcard. After all, for the last three years and for several additional years prior to that, it has been named the worlds best childrens park in the prestigious golden ticket awards. Story book forest ligonier, pennsylvania dear judy, we walked through this book. Grade 1 perfect corners grade 2 very minimal corner wear, no creases grade 3 some corner wear, no creases.
Old lady in the shoe storybook forest ligonier pennsylvania 1970s vintage chrome amusement park postcard frederick ingersoll on. Nestled in the gorgeous laurel mountains, idlewild park features an extraordinary walk. Once through the book, here are some of the characters and familiar stories that await visitors inside. See more ideas about storybook forest, roadside attractions and pittsburgh pa. Storybook forest ligonier, pa abandoned amusement parks. Idlewild park, in ligonier, pennsylvania, is a delight for the entire family.
Idlewild and soak zone amusement park tickets and tips. It is located on a beautiful 17 acre woodland plot, on us route 30, ligonier, pennsylvania. Route 30, also historically known in pennsylvania as the lincoln highway, the first us transcontinental highway. That was in 1968, when she began working at idlewild parks storybook forest. Featuring a winding path through a real forest, guests visit cottages and other character scens from fairy tales and nursery rhymes providing a great chance for parents and grandparents to revisit their youth as they introduce their own little ones to mother goose, goldilocks, and many more. Now that my son is four years old, it seemed like the perfect time to check out this great destination. This is part 4 of story book forest at idlewild park in ligonier, pennsylvania. Story book forest pennsylvania vintage 1960s postcard of. Click here for directions to the gallery and ligonier. The rides and attractions of olde idlewild, jumpin jungle, hootin holler, and story book forest soakzone closed concessions including many fall favorites games and merchandise trick or treating through story book forest halloween fall decorating throughout the park ricky raccoon and. Story book forest opened in 1956 and features many favorite. For the family, we have idlewild park, soak zone and storybook forest.
It is located on a beautiful 17 acre woodland plot, on us route ligonier, pennsylvania. I just returned from a fun day at idlewild park in w pa. Pennsylvania postcard ligonier, story book forest, house in the woods f30. Idlewild and soak zone, commonly known as idlewild park or simply idlewild, is a childrens amusement park in the laurel highlands near ligonier, pennsylvania, united states, about 50 miles 80 km east of pittsburgh, along us route 30. Story book forest sign, ligonier, pennsylvania contributor names margolies, john, photographer. Tantlinger, 22, of greensburg, formerly of ligonier, died sunday, jan. Story book forest 2582 route 30, ligonier, pennsylvania. Idlewild story book forest walkthrough 2017 youtube. Halloweenfall decor takes over the park with pumpkins, cornstalks and scarecrows aplenty. A stroll through story book forest is a beloved experience for families visiting idlewild.
September 8, 2019 idlewild park, storybook forest idlewild park ligonier, pa 15658 united states. Story book forest ligonier, pennsylvania dear judy. More information this big story book is the doorway to story book forest, a wonderland of familiar story book people and places. Storybook forest in ligonier pa, ligonier, pennsylvania. Storybook forest in ligonier pa ligonier, pennsylvania. Idlewild and soakzone in ligonier, pennsylvania kid. Wishing well red riding hood story book forest ligonier pa vintage postcard d32. Included are story book forest, mister rogers neighborhood of makebelieve, jumpin jungle, hootin holler, olde idlewild and soakzone waterpark. Fort ligonier, established in 1758, is a completely reconstructed fort from the french and indian war.
Biking, hiking, river rafting, golf, great fly fishing are just a few of the activities in the area. Founded in 1878 as a campground along the ligonier valley railroad by. Story book forest sign, ligonier, pennsylvania library. With every step you take and every dollar you raise, you help enhance lives today. The pa room acquired archive photographs of idlewild from the ligonier echo taken roughly earlytomid1980s when the newspaper was published by the laurel group. Idlewild and soakzone is an amusement park that has long been on my list of places to visit. Family amusement park featuring seven theme areas of fun. Mother goose greets you inside the storybook entrance. Ligonier, pennsylvania, pa, usa postcard year date of postcard, or postal used year used. Rachael tantlinger obituary greensburg, pa greensburg. Vintage 1960s postcard of the old lady in the shoe story book forest, near ligonier, pennsylvania. A unique highlight was the stillaliveandkicking story book forest.
Meet the three little pigs and their respective homes, cinderella, the old woman who lived in a shoe, jack sprat, hansel and gretl, all the creepy ones. Ligonier kdka mother goose still reigns supreme as storybook forest in idlewild park celebrates its 60th anniversary. Pennsylvania postcard ligonier, story book forest, boat ship f30. It is well worth the ride to visit for a day or two of fun for the whole family.
Mistress mary quite contrary, story book forest ligonier, pennsylvania, pa, usa postcard amp038024. Flopsy, mopsy, cottontail and peter rabbit comprised one of the original scenes in story book forest when the attraction opened in 1956. The park was developed by pittsburghs mellon family as a picnic grove to boost traffic on the ligonier valley rail road. Hickory dickory dock clock story book forest ligonier pa. Story book forest opened in 1956 and features many favorite characters from childrens. This big story book is the doorway to story book forest, a wonderland of familiar story book people and places. This park has even received the golden ticket award for best childrens park by amusement today magazine. Featuring superheroes, mermaids, fairies, face painting, balloon twisters, and magical storytelling. Story book forest s structures are still in very good shape, no peeling paint or cracked statues. Macdonald, former owner of idlewild park, and arthur jennings, a performance clown who spent his summers. Circa early 1980s image courtesy of the ligonier valley library s pennsylvania room. Story book forest was no longer run as a separate operation and was. Its no wonder that this family fun spot has been named best kids park in the world by amusement today, and best park for families by the national amusement park historical.
Macdonald, former owner of idlewild park, and arthur jennings, a performance clown who spent his summers entertaining guests at idlewild. Best amusement parks in ligonier see all amusement parks 9 sort by. Looks like storybook forest hasnt been painted in years. Laurel mountain ski resort has completed construction on a state of the art facility just miles from thistledown at seger house. Dick macdonald brought idlewild parks storybook forest to. Decades playing beloved characters at idlewild park. Postcard old lady in a shoe story book forest ligonier pa.
Postcard entrance to dreamland at coney island, new york127840. Macdonald took the helm in 1931, rides, entertainment and other attractions came to idlewild over the next half century, along with the adjacent story book forest. High quality princess birthday parties and character entertainment in kansas city. Ap once upon a time, the old woman in the shoe was a young woman. Historic ligonier valley is the home of fort ligonier, linn run state park, story book forest, idlewild park and compass inn. Pennsylvania postcard ligonier, story book forest, hickory dickory dock f30. Quaint shops create a turnofthecentury atmosphere around the diamond which features a charming bandstand that has come to symbolize ligonier. Story book forest is a place for dreams and kids activities in pittsburgh.
This is part 1 of story book forest at idlewild park in ligonier, pennsylvania. I went to this amusement park as a kid in the 1970s1980s and am thrilled that i can take my kids now my sister, elderly mother, and i took my 6 year old and 20 month old this summer 2009 and had a blast perfectly geared park for younger childre. Map to recommended offbeat attractions, and road trip sights museums, monuments, tourist traps, folk art, pet cemeteries. This is part 2 of story book forest at idlewild park in ligonier, pennsylvania. Story book forest ligonier, pennsylvania pennsylvania. Idlewilds storybook forest celebrates 60th anniversary. Bring magic, story, and wonder to your kids birthday party with the storybook forest. With two parks in one, this is what family fun is all about. Storybook forest a walk through the woods on a paved path leads past fiberglass and concrete sculptures of your favorite storybook characters. Named by amusement today as the second best kids park in the world, idlewild features seven theme areas of fun, including the soak zone waterpark, story book forest and mister rogers neighborhood of makebelieve. You literally step through the pages of your favorite storybook to visit a land of imagination. Story book forest is where dreams are real, and so are your story book friends. Ligonier, pennsylvania, pa, usa postcard mistress mary. Children may trick or treat through storybook forest and other activities.
Enchanted castle featuring princess lily live character, duke the. Idlewild amusement park is one of the best fun things to do in pennsylvania. Johnstown, pa jstjohn murtha johnstown cambria county, 21. The storybook forest princess birthday parties in kansas. The region surrounding the park is the laurel highlands, and the park sits in the foothills of the laurel ridge. Kiddie fairy tale park where actors dress as goldilocks, mother goose, etc. These pages are in no way affiliated with nor endorsed by busch entertainment, cedar fair, legoland, paramount parks, tussauds group, six flags, universal studios, the walt disney company, walt disney world, or any other theme park or roller coaster company. Historic idlewild park opens friday for its 8th season, but this year, visitors will notice theres a big change in raccoon lagoon. Take a walk through historic and scenic story book not storybook. Dick macdonald grew up in idlewild park, learning from his father how to operate the familys ligonier township amusement park. Published on dec 22, 2008 this is part 1 of story book forest at idlewild park in ligonier, pennsylvania. Ligonier pa story book forest three bears home postcard i18. Autism speaks walk is powered by the love of parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, relatives and support providers for people with autism.