If you ever find yourself moseying through Grant County wondering how to spend your day, Sarah Moomau will be more than happy to point you in the right direction. The longtime owner of the Fort Hill Motel loves talking up her hometown of Petersburg and the surrounding area—and she’s an expert. Through her post at the motel and involvement with organizations like the convention and visitors bureau, the local historical society, the chamber of commerce, and more, Moomau thrives as a champion of her community.
If a visitor drops by the Petersburg motel, which she’s owned since 1984 and has expanded with the addition of long-term apartments and other updates, Moomau likely knows just where to send them. She directs people who love to fish to visit Eli Whetzels’ Three Rivers Guiding service and those who have a shopping bug to South Side Depot and Peddler’s Crossing. She encourages outdoorsy folks to not only hike and kayak the surrounding area, but also to look to the sky—she points them toward Brian Collins’ Eastern Soaring Association so they can catch a unique perspective with a glider ride.
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