Exploring Penn-Roosevelt State Park in Centre County, PA
Pennsylvania is home to many incredible state parks with a myriad of things to do. Penn-Roosevelt State Park in Centre County is not one such park. However, for those that …
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11 Christmas Attractions in PA Open Before Thanksgiving
There are a plethora of Christmas attractions in Pennsylvania, but most open after Thanksgiving, so where are you supposed to visit if you want some early season holiday cheer? Fortunately, …
Visiting the Sunken Ruins of the Great Crossings Bridge in the Laurel Highlands
Pennsylvania is home to many reservoirs, and since many of these were all created by flooding valleys, it’s not uncommon for the ruins of towns to be deep below the …
Hiking to the Abandoned Train Tunnel in Big Spring State Park in Perry County, PA
I always love exploring abandoned sites, so when I discovered that there was an abandoned train tunnel in Big Spring State Park, I knew I needed to check it out. …
How to Get to Ticklish Rock in Sullivan County, PA
I’ve seen some pretty incredible rock formations in Pennsylvania, but few, if any, are as amazing as Ticklish Rock in Sullivan County, PA. Ticklish Rock is located deep in the …
What It’s Like Visiting the VAMPA Vampire Museum in Doylestown, PA
I’ve been to a lot of odd places in Pennsylvania, but few are as strange as the vampire museum in Doylestown. Officially known as VAMPA Vampire and Paranormal Museum, this …
Taking a Pittsburgh Steelers Stadium Tour at Acrisure Stadium (Formally Heinz Field)
I’m not a football fan in the slightest, but I always enjoy exploring new places, so I was excited to tour the Pittsburgh Steeler’s Acrisure Stadium (formally known as Heinz …
20 Great Orchards for Apple Picking in PA (Updated for 2025)
Looking for something fun to do this autumn in Pennsylvania? Apple picking is a great activity for the whole family that will not only be a ton of fun but …
12 of the Best Hard Cideries in Pennsylvania
I visit a lot of craft breweries in my travels around Pennsylvania, but I also love checking out the state’s many great cideries (especially in the fall). I actually used …
Uncovering the Historic Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site in Cambria County
Prior to 1834, a trip across Pennsylvania was a long and arduous journey. Using a combination of horses and wagons to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the trip could take as …