A Major League Factory: Taking a Tour of the BWP Bats’ Factory
July 2023 Update: BWP Bats has suspended tours, though you can still visit their store to see their work and to purchase bats. As they hope to reopen tours at …
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Capturing the Founding Spirit at the Benjamin Franklin Museum
Of all the Founding Fathers that strolled the 18th-century streets of Philadelphia, none is more synonymous with the city than Benjamin Franklin. Born in Boston, Franklin came to Philly at …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Hector Falls
Ever since I first saw a photo of Hector Falls in Warren County, Pennsylvania, I knew I had to visit. (Go here if you are looking for the Hector Falls …
Learning about Pennsylvania’s Native Tribes at the Indian Steps Museum
When you think of Pennsylvania history, the story of the state’s Native Americans isn’t likely the first thing to come to mind. However, throughout history, many different native groups spent …
Wapiti Woods: A Perfect Getaway in Elk County
If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you might have noticed that I don’t regularly offer hotel or restaurant reviews. That’s not to say that I haven’t stayed or …
Learning about the Whiskey Rebellion at the Bradford House
In the year 1794, the newly formed United States of America faced one of its first major crises. A group of farmers along the frontiers of Pennsylvania were upset because of what …
Visiting the American Golf Hall of Fame at the Foxburg Country Club
Hall of Fame museums are quite common for American sports. Whether it’s the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Football Hall of Fame, or even the Billiards Hall of Fame, there’s …
Sampling the Amazing Wines of the Lake Erie Wine Country
In Erie, Pennsylvania, grapes are big business. In fact, the southern shores of Lake Erie are the largest wine-growing region east of the Rockies. Driving through the countryside of Erie, …
Learning How Glass is Made at the Glass Blowing Center
To say that the Glass Blowing Center is located in the middle of nowhere is a bit of an understatement. In fact, I doubt there are many more remote places …
Revving My Engine at the Antique Automobile Museum in Hershey
I’m not much of a car guy. For me, a car is simply a way to get from point A to point B. Nothing more. However, whenever I see an …