5 Incredible Train Watching Spots Near Altoona, PA
Pennsylvania has a rich railroading tradition, and there are historic spots for railroad fans to visit throughout the state. That being said, nowhere in PA has a higher concentration of …
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How to Get to Pioneer Falls in Oil Creek State Park
Located in Venango County in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania, Oil Creek State Park is easily among the state’s most historic parks. That’s because this park is known as the …
Take a Virtual Tour of these 17 Pennsylvania Museums and Cultural Sites
As you know if you follow this site, Pennsylvania is home to hundreds, if not thousands, of amazing places to visit. However, it’s not always possible to visit these great …
Big Mountain Overlook near McConnellsburg: One of PA’s Most Impressive Vistas
During my travels, I’ve had a chance to visit many incredible scenic overlooks in Pennsylvania. However, few, if any, are as awe-inspiring as Big Mountain Overlook. Big Mountain Overlook is …
How to Get to Pine Island Run Falls in the PA Grand Canyon
The Pennsylvania Grand Canyon is an area of great natural beauty with many great vistas and waterfalls to see. Pine Island Run Falls is located deep within this gorge hidden …
How to Get to Savantine Falls and Sawkill Falls in Pike County
The Poconos are filled with many great waterfalls, and while some of these are very popular, others generally offer the chance for visitors to enjoy them without throngs of other …
Gravity Hill in Lewisberry: Defying Gravity in the Harrisburg Suburbs
There are few more odd places in Pennsylvania that I have visited than the state’s Gravity Hills. In the past, I’ve visited the Gravity Hill in Bedford County (the most …
Touring the Frank Lloyd Wright Homes at Polymath Park
When you think of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings in Pennsylvania, it’s likely that the amazing Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob, and Beth Sholom Synagogue come to mind. However, those are just two …
How to Get to Dutchman Run Falls in the McIntrye Wild Area
There are few places in eastern Pennsylvania that I enjoy exploring more than the McIntrye Wild Area. Part of Loyalsock State Forest in Lycoming County, this lightly trafficked area is …
Packsaddle Covered Bridge: The Only Pennsylvania Covered Bridge with a Waterfall
There are just over 200 covered bridges in Pennsylvania, but only one of them features a natural waterfall directly below it: Packsaddle Covered Bridge. Packsaddle Covered Bridge is located in …