FooteRest Campground Has New Owners

The new owners of the FooteRest Campground & Cabins in Lantz Corners are ready to open their doors.

Tom and Ellen Paladini take over today as owners of the campground, which is conveniently located on Route 219 near the intersection with scenic Pennsylvania Route 6.

The campground features a total of 192 sites, including 158 camper sites, 30 tent and four cabins. Paladini plans to focus on enticing families and outdoor recreational enthusiasts to visit the region. One of his first projects at the campground will be expanding the playground and adding new fun activities for children.

“We are ready to open our doors and welcome hikers, bikers and families,” Paladini said. “All are welcome.” Both Tom and his wife Ellen enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including mountain biking, kayaking and hiking. They especially enjoy flat water kayaking in remote areas.

Paladini is no stranger to running campgrounds. He has been in the business for about 25 years and has managed campgrounds in the foothills of the Adirondacks plus Florida and New Jersey. He said he would like to promote the FooteRest as a regional hub for those visiting the region, building on the success of the previous owners Jim and Bev Tarbox and Bonnie Stake.

“I just met Tom and Ellen on Monday and I can tell from their enthusiasm for the area that they are going to be a great asset to our region,” stated Linda Devlin, director of the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau. “With the opening of the Kinzua Sky Walk last fall and the excellent spring weather, we are expecting a record number of visitors into the region this year.”

Tom Paladini is currently working on setting up a new office at the campground complex to handle daily and annual site rentals. An onsite store will offer camping needs and conveniences for campers. For additional information and or to make reservations at the FooteRest Campground, call Paladini at 814-778-5336.

Pictured, Tom and Ellen Paladini

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Anonymous said…
New slogan, "Come to the ANF, where the gas flairs obscure the night sky, the trails are closed due to truck traffic, and the water is poisoned by frack fluids."
March 22, 2012 at 6:41 AM
Anonymous said…
Visitors may also come to the ANF where the sky is blue, forest is green and people are friendly.

Please don't tarnish this announcement with your warped views. Drilling has been here for more than 100 years. If you don't like it, perhaps you should not live in the "High Grade Oil Metropolis of the World."
March 22, 2012 at 11:22 AM
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