The Surprisingly Amazing Eldred World War II Museum
I’m not going to lie. When I heard that the tiny town of Eldred, Pennsylvania, had a World War II museum, I really wasn’t expecting much. I figured that it …
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How One Man Changed the World: Visiting the Drake Well Museum
One of the hottest topics of the 21st century is energy. Politicians are constantly talking about becoming energy independent and the latest fads in green energy. However, did you know …
Tasting the Holy Brews at Church Brew Works in Pittsburgh
In the Lawrenceville neighborhood of downtown Pittsburgh, you’ll find a curious sight. Along busy Liberty Avenue is a church that draws hundreds of visitors every day. Wearing mostly casual clothes, …
How to Get to Cucumber Falls in Ohiopyle State Park
In many ways, Cucumber Falls might be one of the best waterfalls in Pennsylvania. Not only does the water cascade over a 30-foot drop, but it is also super easy …
Uncovering the Underground Railroad at the Lemoyne House
Located along the National Road Heritage Corridor in downtown Washington, Pennsylvania, is one of the most interesting historical houses in western PA: the LeMoyne House. To the unsuspecting passerby, there …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: Visiting Adams Falls in Linn Run State Park
There are many awesome waterfalls in the Laurel Highlands: Cucumber Falls, Jonathan Run Falls, and Cole Run Falls just to name a few. However, there are some that get overshadowed …
Getting Cozy and Tasting Brews While Visiting North Country Brewing
Western Pennsylvania is home to many great breweries, but almost all of them are located in either Pittsburgh Breweries or in Erie. Fortunately for those looking for some quality micro-brewed …
How to Get to Cole Run Falls and the Barronvale Covered Bridge in Forbes State Forest
Of all the waterfalls I’ve visited in Pennsylvania, Cole Run Falls is one of the most photogenic. And, when you combine that with the peacefulness of the location and the …
The Groundhog Wine Trail: Great Wines in the Heart of Pennsylvania
Stretching roughly 120 miles from Altoona and Blairsville in the south to Sheffield in the north is the Groundhog Wine Trail. Featuring 15 different wineries, the Groundhog Wine Trail features …
Visiting the Insanely Beautiful Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway in downtown Philadelphia is known for its many great museums. From the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to the Franklin Institute and the Rodin Museum, there is …