Visiting the Grave of Jim Thorpe in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
While thousands of visitors go to Jim Thorpe, PA every weekend to explore, very few venture the two miles outside of the historic downtown area to see the grave of …
Visiting the Greenberg Cadillac Museum in Jefferson County: The Largest Cadillac Collection in the US
I’ve visited many great private collection museums throughout PA. And, while some have been larger, few have been as impressive as the collection at the Greenberg Cadillac Museum in Brookville, …
Touring the Tuscarora Academy Museum in Juniata County, PA
A few years ago, when I first visited the Academia-Pomeroy Covered Bridge in Juniata County, the longest existing covered bridge in PA, I made note of the Tuscarora Academy Museum …
Overlooking Philly From the Observation Deck at Philadelphia’s City Hall
If you’ve ever been to downtown Philadelphia, there’s a very good chance that you’ve seen the statue of William Penn standing proudly atop Philly’s City Hall. As you can imagine, the …
Touring the Historic Allegheny Observatory in Pittsburgh
When you think about stargazing, Pittsburgh might not be the first place that you’d think to head. However, the Allegheny Observatory has been doing astronomical research from within the city …
Exploring Hammonds Rocks in Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County, PA
When I’m exploring PA’s many acres of state forest, I always love finding hidden gems, and Hammonds Rocks in Michaux State Forest is one such spot. While certainly not unknown, …
Hiking Through the Beautiful Quebec Run Wild Area in Fayette County, PA
The Laurel Highlands region in southwestern PA is home to many fantastic hiking areas, but sadly, many of them can get a bit crowded. However, one great spot to visit …
Touring the John Brown House in Chambersburg, PA
John Brown, leader of the infamous raid on Harper’s Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia) in October 1859, is one of the most controversial figures in American history. And, wanting to …
Visiting the Crypt of Prince Demetrius Gallitzin in Cambria County, PA
I’ve visited a lot of surprising places in my travels around the Allegheny Mountains, but few spots have been as unexpected as the grave of Russian Prince Demetrius Gallitzin. Yes, …
Hiking Through the Majestic Forest Cathedral in Cook Forest State Park
Pennsylvania literally translates to “Penn’s Woods”, named after the towering forests that once covered the state. However, after decades of logging, very few of these virgin forests remained. One spot, …