Our first stop today was Johnstown Flood National Memorial, the location of a major dam disaster that killed more than 2200 local residents due to the carelessness of a Guilded Age sportsman club.

A historical information sign overlooks a scenic landscape with a house and rolling hills in the background.A historical plaque narrates the 1889 danger of a dam becoming unstable, with accompanying text and images depicting the event and individuals involved.A historical information sign overlooks a scenic landscape with a house and rolling hills in the background.A scenic landscape featuring a lush green hillside, a winding road, and a clear blue sky.