Feline Dioramas and Civil War History at Civil War Tails in Gettysburg
When sisters Rebecca and Ruth Brown began making Civil War inspired models in middle school, they had no idea that their new hobby would eventually lead them to open up …
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Exploring Military History at the U.S. Army Heritage Center in Carlisle
If you’re ever driven along Interstate 81 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, there’s no doubt that you’ve noticed the collection of military tanks and airplanes sitting next to the highway. These …
Exploring Transportation History at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles in Berks County
Pennsylvania is home to many great automobile museums. However, most of these are located within spaces built as museums and not in structures that are part of transportation history. That …
10 Pennsylvania Waterfalls with Short Hikes, but Big Payoffs
When I first started traveling in Pennsylvania, I had no idea how many great waterfalls there were. However, in the last three years, I’ve had the chance to visit more …
Visiting the National Aviary in Pittsburgh: PA’s Best Destination for Bird Lovers
Pennsylvania is home to more than a dozen zoos, but there is only one aviary in the state. However, the National Aviary in Pittsburgh is not only the only aviary …
Visiting the Beautiful and Historic Grounds of the Tyler Arboretum
Pennsylvania is home to nearly four dozen arboretums and botanical gardens, but few have as much history or are more beautiful than the John T. Tyler Arboretum in Delaware County, …
Visiting the Graves of the Baseball Hall of Famers Buried in Philadelphia
The history of baseball in Philadelphia dates back further than nearly any city in the country. A form of baseball has been played in Philly since the 1700s, and by …
Hiking Through the Beautifully Unique Nottingham Serpentine Barrens of Nottingham County Park
Located in southeastern Pennsylvania, about a mile north of the border with Maryland sits one of the state’s most unique landscapes: the Nottingham Serpentine Barrens. Declared a National Natural Landmark …
Exploring the Beautiful Underground Labyrinth of Crystal Cave
There are many incredible Pennsylvania caverns open to the public, and each one offers something unique and different that makes them worth visiting. Crystal Cave in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Fall Brook Falls in Tioga County
Looking out over Pennsylvania in the 21st century, it isn’t hard to understand why the area was named after its great expanses of forests. However, the history of the state …