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 …
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 …