Uncovering the Pennsylvania Home and Grave of Baseball Legend Christy Mathewson
Pennsylvania has a long baseball history dating back to the start of the sport, so it’s no surprise that there are 19 Baseball Hall of Famers buried within the state. …
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Exploring the History of PA’s Coal Fields at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train in Ashland
Located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region, Ashland is one of many communities that once relied on the coal industry. From 1911-1931, the Pioneer Tunnel operated on the …
Visiting the Hiding Place of the Liberty Bell at Allentown’s Liberty Bell Museum
Note: As of April 1, 2023, the Liberty Bell Museum is sadly closed. The collection will soon be on display at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center. Every year, millions of …
How to Get to Yost Run Falls and Kyler Fork Falls in Sproul State Forest
I always love hiking to beautiful, hidden waterfalls. So when I finally had a chance to hike to Yost Run Falls and Kyler Fork Falls in Sproul State Forest, I …
The 11 Best Pennsylvania State Parks for History Lovers
Pennsylvania’s state parks are known for their amazing natural beauty. However, many of these parks are also home to amazing historical sites. From world-changing history to quaint buildings from centuries …
Exploring the History of Southeastern Pennsylvania at the Chester County Historical Society Museum
The county seats of most of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties are home to government institutions, historic buildings, and the county’s historical society. West Chester, the county seat of Chester County in …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to the Hornbecks Creek Waterfalls in the Delaware Water Gap
I’ve spent a lot of time hiking in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and have visited many amazing places: Raymondskill Falls, George Childs Park, and Glen Onoko, just to name …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Fall Run Park in Pittsburgh
There are hundreds of beautiful waterfalls in Pennsylvania, including many great waterfalls near Pittsburgh, but few are as accessible to urban dwellers as the waterfalls in Pittsburgh’s Fall Run Park. …
How to Get to Yoder Falls Near Johnstown
There are hundreds of waterfalls hidden away in Pennsylvania’s woods visited only by locals or the few intrepid people willing to follow scant directions to find them. Yoder Falls near …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Located along Interstate 81, Franklin County often gets overlooked by travelers. However, if you love the covered bridges of Pennsylvania, you won’t want to make that mistake. The two historic …