Touring the Baker Mansion History Museum in Altoona, PA
Altoona is a city known for its vast railroading history. And, while there are several great places in the city to learn about this aspect of the region’s history, there …
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Visiting the Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum in Meadville
Meadville, Pennsylvania, is a charming city in Crawford County and was the first permanent settlement in northwestern PA. This long history has led to many historic buildings dotting the city’s …
10 Can’t-Miss National Park Service Sites in Pennsylvania
While you probably think of America’s beautiful national parks when you think of the National Park Service, you might not be aware that the park service manages nearly 30 sites, …
Hiking the Trails of Prompton State Park in Wayne County, PA
Located in the northwestern portion of the Pennsylvania Poconos is Prompton State Park. Situated roughly halfway between Milford and Scranton along Route 6, this park is often overlooked by visitors to the …
Learning How Motorcycles are Made at the Harley-Davidson Factory in York
There are few more iconic brand names than Harley-Davidson. Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1903, the company has been making motorcycles for more than 100 years. While their headquarters are …
Learning About Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Connecticut Settlers at the Nathan Denison House
One of my favorite things about Pennsylvania history is learning about all of the ethnic groups that came to the area and how they left their marks on the state. Thanks …
Uncovering the Life of 18th-Century Frontiersmen at the Daniel Boone Homestead
There are few focal heroes more popular than Daniel Boone. While many of the stories of his life are either embellished or completely fabricated, it was Boone who opened up …
Exploring the Blue Waters and Forested Hillsides along the Southern Shores of the Allegheny Reservoir
If you look at a map of northern Pennsylvania, you will likely notice a lot of green. That’s because much of this area is protected by a combination of state …
Discovering Disaster and Hope at the Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Pennsylvania is home to four of the United States’ 30 national memorials. I’ve previously visited the Flight 93 Memorial in Somerset County, the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, and the Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, …
Visiting the Last Remaining Covered Bridge in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to over 200 beautiful and historic covered bridges scattered throughout the state. Of those bridges, only three remain in Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Region, and only one still stands …