Pennsylvania Waterfalls: Visiting Colley Falls in State Game Lands 66
Back in the fall, I was researching things to do in the Endless Mountains, and specifically looking for waterfalls to visit. I came across a listing for a small, very …
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How to Get to Thomas Mill Covered Bridge: The Last Covered Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
At one point in time, covered bridges were a common site in Philadelphia. In fact, the first covered bridge ever built in America was built in downtown Philadelphia. This bridge …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The History of Ohiopyle Falls along the Youghiogheny River
Over a quarter-million people visit Ohiopyle State Park each year. And, whether they are hiking, biking, or white water rafting, nearly all of them take a minute to visit Ohiopyle …
Learning About Local and National History at the Bucks County Civil War Museum
In one sense, I don’t even understand why there is a Bucks County Civil War Museum. After all, the closest fighting of the war was in Gettysburg, nearly 150 miles …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
On my way to Bucks County for a recent visit, I decided to spend a few hours and check the six covered bridges in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Since I haven’t …
Visiting Fonthill Castle: One of Pennsylvania’s Most Awe-Inspiring Buildings
If you happened to find yourself traveling through Europe, you probably wouldn’t be that surprised to come across an old castle. However, a castle in the countryside of Philadelphia is another …
10 Places to Experience the Legacy of George Washington in Pennsylvania
While Pennsylvania is synonymous with the founding of America, few realize that America’s first president, George Washington, spent much of his public career in the state. From his commissioning as …
Touring the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery in Lititz
Given how popular pretzels are in Pennsylvania, it’s hard to believe that there was a time when pretzels couldn’t be found in basically any store. However, prior to 1861, there wasn’t …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The Aquetong Creek Dam Waterfall in New Hope
Let’s just start by addressing the elephant in the room. If you looked at the picture above, you’re likely saying, “Jim, you idiot. That’s not a natural waterfall.” And, you …
Visiting the Last Covered Bridge in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
In the six counties that make up Northeastern Pennsylvania, I was surprised to learn that there are only four covered bridges. Of these, three are in Sullivan County, and one …