Touring the John Brown House in Chambersburg, PA
John Brown, leader of the infamous raid on Harper’s Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia) in October 1859, is one of the most controversial figures in American history. And, wanting to …
John Brown, leader of the infamous raid on Harper’s Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia) in October 1859, is one of the most controversial figures in American history. And, wanting to …
I’ve visited a lot of surprising places in my travels around the Allegheny Mountains, but few spots have been as unexpected as the grave of Russian Prince Demetrius Gallitzin. Yes, …
Pennsylvania literally translates to “Penn’s Woods”, named after the towering forests that once covered the state. However, after decades of logging, very few of these virgin forests remained. One spot, …
During my travels around PA, I always enjoy visiting the many great baseball stadiums in the state. And while I quite enjoy catching MLB games at the stadiums in Philadelphia …
If you’ve ever visited Uniontown, PA or driven west on Route 40 through Fayette County, it’s likely that you’ve noticed the giant cross at the crest of the mountain. Wanting …
Pennsylvania has many fantastic history museums, but few focus on telling the story of Native Americans. That’s why I was so excited to visit the Museum of Indian Culture in …
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is well-known throughout the country as the home of Groundhog Day, and the town is even known as the “Weather Capital of the World”. So, it would make …
A mall in downtown Scranton probably isn’t the first place you’d think to look for an aquarium, but that’s exactly where you’ll find the Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den. …
I’ve walked across many swinging bridges in Pennsylvania, but none have been as long or as high as the Hyde Park Walking Bridge, which spans the Kiskiminetas River between the …
There are few, if any, comedic troupes more well-known the world over than The Three Stooges. And, while the Stooges haven’t performed in over 50 years, their legacy still lives …