Visiting the Oliver Miller Homestead to Learn about the Whiskey Rebellion
I’ve always been fascinated by the Whiskey Rebellion, so I was happy to finally have a chance to check out the Oliver Miller Homestead, which sits on land that has …
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Hiking the Trails at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort
There are few hotels in Pennsylvania that are more historic than the Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford County, PA. And while staying at one of the few remaining mineral …
Hiking the Gorge in Cedar Creek Park to its Swinging Bridges and Waterfalls
There are many phenomenal outdoor destinations in the Laurel Highlands. However, few have a trail like the one in Cedar Creek Park in Westmoreland County, PA. Cedar Creek Park is …
Exploring the Unusual at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh
I’ve visited a lot of strange and unusual spots in Pennsylvania, but I’ve never been anywhere quite like Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh. Trundle Manor is the private home of Mr. …
Exploring the Interactive Art at WonderSpaces in Philadelphia
Immersive art exhibits are popping up all over the place, so when I first heard of WonderSpaces in Philadelphia, it wasn’t somewhere that was high on my list of places …
Uncovering the History of Zombies at The Living Dead Museum in Allegheny County
In modern television and cinema, few things are more popular than zombies. Frequently popping up in both television and movies, zombies are the go-to horror character for modern directors. But …
Depreciation Lands Museum: A Great Place to Learn about 19th-Century Life in Western PA
Over the many years I’ve been uncovering Pennsylvania, I’ve visited several spots that seek to tell the story of living on PA’s frontier. However, even if you’ve visited some of …
10 Colorful Spots to Visit in the Poconos for Fall Foliage
The Poconos region is one of the top outdoor destinations in Pennsylvania, so it should come as no surprise that it’s also a fabulous place to see fall foliage in …
11 Great Places to See Fall Colors Near Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh is a great city to visit any time of the year, but there’s no question that my favorite time is in the autumn. This is, in large part, because …
Exploring Denton Hill State Park’s Abandoned Ski Resort in Potter County
I’ve visited a lot of abandoned places in Pennsylvania, but none are quite like the abandoned ski resort at Denton Hill State Park in Potter County. This is especially true …