Ashland: The City of Mining and Anthracite
Ashland is a city in Schuylkill County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, northwest of Pottsville. A small section of the city also dwells in Columbia County. Ashland, Pennsylvania was unified in 1857 and was named after Henry Clay. An important citizen in the county, Burd S. Patterson expected that the city of Ashland will become a famous mining and anthracite city. The major part of Ashland is forest and the city’s landscape is mountainous with Ashland Mountain. The closest major airport in the city is Lancaster Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Summer in Ashland, Pennsylvania is hot and humid, the winter is cold and little cloudy the whole year. The best time of the year to visit Ashland for outdoor activities is from mid June to mid September. Tourists can watch and join festivals in the city such as Free Bubble Festival, Schuylkill Haven at the Arts Barn, Camp Lavigne Wine Festival, Blue Moon Festival and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The city of Ashland, Pennsylvania wants to preserve the history of Ashland and nearby cities through Ashland Area Historic Preservation Society. Another place to explore is Eckley Miner’s Village that simply offers museums and information on mining and anthracite. You can also discover a panoramic view of the city and adjacent country side in Pagoda Skyline. You can also watch great festivals, historical sites and relax by the river inside the Fort Hunter Mansion & Park. You can make reservations at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Frackville, the Hampton Inn Danville or the posh Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lebanon Valley.