The Color Park: Pittsburgh’s Fun and Legal Spot to See Graffiti Art
Graffiti is often a problem for cities. However, some of the work that is done is truly extraordinary art. That’s why I was so excited when I discovered The Color …
Touring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park, PA
Frank Lloyd Wright is America’s most celebrated architect, and he created wondrous works throughout the country. However, he only designed one synagogue: Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Beth …
Hidden History: The Abandoned Yellow Dog Village Near Kittanning, PA
Located seven miles west of Kittanning, Pennsylvania, Yellow Dog Village is a semi-abandoned ghost town that offers a fascinating look into the industrial history of western Pennsylvania. Without a doubt, …
Visiting the Pittsburgh Tattoo Art Museum in Shadyside
I always love visiting small private museums that are the result of a collector’s passion for a topic. So I was excited when I finally had a chance to pop …
Visiting the Heritage Village and Farm Museum in Troy, PA
I’ve toured a lot of small-town history museums in Pennsylvania over the years. And, while they all offer something interesting to see, the Heritage Village and Farm Museum in Troy, …
Riding the East Broad Top Railroad in Huntingdon County, PA
Pennsylvania is a state filled with great railroad history, from the first steam locomotive to operate in America, to the Horseshoe Curve and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Today, many excursion railroads …
Touring the Historic Joseph Priestley House in Northumberland, PA
There are many influential people who have called Pennsylvania home. And it’s likely that Joseph Priestley is one of the most influential that you’ve never heard of. Joseph Priestley was …
Eagles Mere, PA: A Step Back in Time for Family Fun (Sponsored)
This article is sponsored by the Eagles Mere Historic Village INC. Opinions expressed are my own. I’ve been to a lot of places in Pennsylvania, but I’ve never been somewhere …
Sand Bridge State Park: Visiting the Smallest State Park in PA
There are 124 state parks in Pennsylvania, but none are smaller than Sand Bridge State Park in Union County, PA. That’s right, at only three acres in size, Sand Bridge …
Visiting the Coalport Area Coal Museum in Clearfield County, PA
The Glendale Valley region of Pennsylvania has a rich history of bituminous coal mining with over 400 different mines having once existed in this part of the state. And while …