Riding the Rails at the Everett Railroad in Blair County, PA
The Altoona area is one of the most important railroad regions in the country, so it makes sense that there’s an excursion railroad that you can check out nearby: the …
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Playful Fun at the Bucks County Children’s Museum in New Hope
I’m always on the lookout for fun things to do with my kids, so on a recent trip, my daughter and I visited the Bucks County Children’s Museum in New …
Hiking to Washboard Falls at Camp Guyasuta near Pittsburgh
I’m always on the lookout for new waterfalls to visit. So, when I found out about a little-known waterfall at Camp Guysuta just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, I knew I …
Visiting Fort Ligonier to Learn About the French and Indian War
There is a significant amount of French and Indian War history in southwestern PA, and one of the best spots to visit to visit to learn about this history is …
How to Get to the Salisbury Viaduct in Somerset County, PA
The Great Allegheny Passage is one of the PA’s best bicycle trails, and one of my favorite spots along the trail is the Salisbury Viaduct in Somerset County, PA. The …
Visiting Carley Brook Falls and Black and Brass Coffee Roasting in Honesdale, PA
Two of my favorite things are waterfalls and coffee, so when I found I could combine them together in the Poconos, I knew I needed to check them out. Located …
Exploring the Tranquil Sizerville State Park in the PA Wilds
I always love exploring new-to-me state parks in rural parts of PA, so I was excited to finally have a chance to check Sizerville State Park off my list. Sizerville …
The Bayernhof Museum – One of the Most Unusual House Tours in Pittsburgh
I’ve toured a lot of unusual homes in Pennsylvania, but I’m not sure that any are most unique than the Bayernhof Museum in the Pittsburgh suburb of O’Hara Township. Truth …
Hidden History: Inside the Abandoned Historic Harrisburg State Hospital
Perched on a hillside just north of downtown Harrisburg, you’ll find what remains of the largely abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital. Opened in 1851 as the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, this …
Hiking the Trillium Trail near Pittsburgh, PA
There are many great spots to see wildflowers in PA, but one of the hidden gems is the Trillium Trail in Allegheny County. The Trillium Trail is a bit of …