The Olympics closing ceremonies certainly look much different today than when Jim Thorpe competed in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912! 🥇🥇 This original video shows Jim Thorpe shaking the hand of King Gustav V of Sweden, host of the Games, who earlier in the week told him, "Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the World," after Jim won both the Decathlon and the Pentathlon.🏃👟🎽 Back then, the host presented trophies for special events and achievements at the close of the Games and crowned laurels u

Jim Thorpe/Nesquehoning Please use caution on Rt 209 coming from Jim Thorpe towards Nesquehoning. It Looks like this construction equipment may have been a bit too much for this Ford to pull. This one I'm sure you'll be able to say Found On Road Dead!! #c1mn #Rt209 #Blownup #fordtough | Channel 1 Methed Up News

The most colorful train ride of the year is back! The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway (LGSR) Autumn Leaf train rides: Departure: Jim Thorpe Train Station (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA) Route: The train travels north from Jim Thorpe into the Lehigh Gorge State Park, following the Lehigh River. Destination: It does not stop at another town — instead, it runs a scenic loop through the gorge and back to Jim Thorpe. Highlights along the way: Stunning mountain views, vibrant autumn foliage, the wi

This is the perfect place to visit in October for its fall colors and spooky past 🍂👻 A little history: Jim Thorpe was a world famous Native American athlete, often referred to as the greatest athlete of all time. After his passing, the struggling towns of Mauch Chunk and East Mauch Chunk accepted his remains and renamed their town Jim Thorpe to honor him and to save the town from going broke. 📍Jim Thorpe is about a 2 hour drive from NYC, 1.5 hours from Philly, and 4.5 hours from Pittsburgh ma