Discovering Altoona’s Railroading History at the Railroaders Memorial Museum
For as long as it’s been a community, Altoona has been tied to transportation. In fact, it was the Pennsylvania Railroad that founded the town in 1849, as they needed …
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Visiting the Historic Conneaut Lake Park in Crawford County
A century ago, Pennsylvania was dotted with dozens of small amusement parks designed to give city dwellers a leisure opportunity. Many of these parks were owned by railroad and trolley …
How to Get to Shohola Falls in Pike County
During my travels around Pennsylvania, I’ve been to well over 200 waterfalls, and without a doubt, Shohola Falls is easily one of the most impressive waterfalls in Pennsylvania. It’s also …
Discovering the Life and Times of Immigrant Miners at Eckley Miners’ Village
Northeastern Pennsylvania is home to 95% of the anthracite coal in the Western Hemisphere, and the industry was incredibly important to this region of the state during the 19th and …
10 Non-Partisan Political Sites to Visit in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is rich in American political history. America’s three most important founding documents, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution, were all adopted in the state. Pennsylvania …
Fun for the Whole Family at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is home to many fabulous museums, many of which I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. However, if you’re traveling with children, there may not be a better museum in …
Taking a Family Road Trip Across Route 6 in Pennsylvania
There’s nothing quite as American as a family road trip. However, there’s no need to head out west or to the beach for this summer’s road trip. Instead, get the …
Exploring the Past and the Present in Pennsylvania’s Oil Heritage Region (Brought to You by HeritagePA)
This article is brought to you by HeritagePA and is based on my travel experiences in the Oil Heritage Region. Pennsylvania has been home to many world-changing events over the years, …
Exploring Religion, Madness, and the Outdoors at Scripture Rocks in Brookville
Brookville, Pennsylvania, is a quaint borough along Interstate 80 and the seat of Jefferson County. From a superficial look, it doesn’t appear much different than the other communities in northwestern …
The Birthplace of America: Visiting Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
Believe it or not, despite traveling in Pennsylvania for nearly three years, visiting every county in the state, and spending a good amount of time in Philadelphia, I hadn’t visited …