Pennsylvania Waterfalls: Visiting the Waterfalls of Slateford Creek
Every once in a while, I come across a previously unknown-to-me stream that’s home to multiple waterfalls. And, in an effort to share the best undiscovered places with you, I …
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Visiting Bushy Run Battlefield to Learn the Amazing History of Pontiac’s Rebellion
Despite never being the focal point of a war, Pennsylvania is home to battlefields from a variety of different conflicts. Whether the battles were between the British and the French, …
Greene County Historical Society Museum: One of the Largest and Best Historical Society Museums in PA
Greene County sits in a bit of a forgotten corner of southwestern Pennsylvania. As one of the state’s least visited counties, you might think that it has little to offer …
Exploring Philadelphia’s Overgrown Burial Grounds: Mount Moriah Cemetery
There’s something eerie about Mount Moriah Cemetery. Even visiting in the middle of a beautiful spring day, the cemetery seems foreboding. If this was a Hollywood movie set, danger would …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park
The Poconos is well known as one of Pennsylvania’s best outdoor destinations. And, outdoor enthusiasts flock to the Delaware Water Gap and Glen Okono near Jim Thorpe to see some of …
Visiting Cornwall Iron Furnace to Learn About its Industrial Past
Many industries thrived in Pennsylvania over the last 330+ years. However, one of the first was the iron industry. Pennsylvania’s first iron furnace was constructed in 1716 along the Schuylkill River …
10 Awesome Pennsylvania Waterfalls for People who Hate Hiking
Pennsylvania has hundreds of beautiful waterfalls scattered throughout the entire state. However, many of these waterfalls are hidden away in public lands, far from the nearest parking area. So, what …
Learning About Local History at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center
When I pulled up to the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center in Allentown, I thought for a minute that I was in the wrong place. The large, modern building didn’t seem to …
Visiting the Covered Bridges in Carbon County, PA
Visiting Carbon County, Pennsylvania, has been near the top of my to-do list for a while. I’ve always heard great things about the county, but I’d never had the chance …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The Waterfalls of Glen Leigh in Ricketts Glen State Park
There’s no doubt that Glen Leigh in Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the most beautiful sections of water in the entire state. In the 0.7 miles from Waters …