Zipping Through the Sky at Roundtop Mountain Resort
It appears that the Vertical Trek is no longer operating. This article is being left up for posterity. Here’s a question that I’m sure many of you have never considered …
It appears that the Vertical Trek is no longer operating. This article is being left up for posterity. Here’s a question that I’m sure many of you have never considered …
While most Americans consider all potato chips to be essentially the same, with only the flavor distinguishing the taste, those of us who live in Pennsylvania know better. Nowhere is …
In a city known for its importance to American history, the Penn Museum almost seems a bit out of place in Philadelphia. That’s not to say that I didn’t enjoy …
Note: This is the first post in a new series about Pennsylvania’s disappearing history. Expect regular updates from around the state highlighting forgotten Pennsylvania history. Historical markers. We drive past …
Just over 150 years ago, at the height of the US Civil War, Confederate General Robert E. Lee marched his troops into Pennsylvania. Most likely headed towards the capital of …
Prior to 1834, a trip across Pennsylvania was a long and arduous journey. Using a combination of horses and wagons to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the trip could take as …
My wife and I walked into Grandpa Pete’s Bagels. Inside, we looked over the quaint menu board trying to decide which delicious treat to order for a mid-morning snack. Settling …
I’m just going to come out and say it: Troegs Brewery in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is absolutely fantastic. There’s no doubt that it’s one of the best breweries on the east …
In the mid-19th century, Pennsylvania had a major problem. In the race to go west, they were being beaten by New York. With the new New York Central Railroad, it …
Walking through the gates of Eastern State Penitentiary in downtown Philadelphia, it’s difficult to imagine what it must have been like for the roughly 75,000 inmates who crossed into the …