Biking the Samuel Justus Recreation Trail from Franklin to Oil City, PA
Over the years, I’ve experienced many fun things to do in Venango County, Pennsylvania, but I hadn’t really ever spent much time along the Allegheny River until I had a …
Visiting the Fantastic Harry Potter Exhibition at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
There might be no more popular franchise to emerge in the last 40 years than Harry Potter. And, as a fan of the books and movies, I was excited to …
Hiking the Nature Trail at Poe Valley State Park in Centre County, PA
Hidden away deep in the middle of Bald Eagle State Forest in southeastern Centre County, you’ll find Poe Valley State Park. This park is just over 600 acres in size …
10 Great Things to Do in Pennsylvania in June
June is the official start of summer, and there are many fantastic events happening throughout Pennsylvania for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you like beautiful local art, heart-stopping excitement, …
Hiking Through Locust Lake State Park in Schuylkill County
I always love exploring Pennsylvania State Parks that I’ve never visited before, so on a recent trip along I-81 in Schuylkill County, I decided to take a quick detour to …
The 10 Best Caves in Pennsylvania to Explore
Thanks to the state’s geological makeup, there are hundreds of caves in Pennsylvania. And while many of these spots are closed to the public or totally undiscovered, some are open …
How to Get to the Waterfall in Little Rocky Glen in Wyoming County, PA
I’ve visited a lot of waterfalls in Pennsylvania (easily over 200), but that doesn’t mean I’ve seen them all. And, until recently, one such spot I hadn’t visited was the …
Hiking Through the Beautiful and Diverse Shingletown Gap in State College
Located just 15 minutes south of State College, you’ll find one of the top hidden gems of the Allegheny Mountains: Shingletown Gap. Shingletown Gap is located at the northern tip …
Uncovering the Fountain of Youth near Pittsburgh
Explorer Ponce de León is famous for his 16h-century quest for the Fountain of Youth, but you don’t have to try nearly as hard to find this mythical site if …
Exploring the Charming Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown
My family and I love animals, so we are always on the lookout for Pennsylvania zoos to explore during our travels. One such spot that we were excited to check …