Pennsylvania is home to many mountains and rolling hills, but have you ever wonder what is the highest point in Pennsylvania? Mount Davis in PA’s Somerset County has the distinction of being the tallest mountain in Pennsylvania. The peak of the mountain is in Forbes…
While Philadelphia’s Old City, and specifically Independence Hall, are often considered the spot where the United States was begun, did you know that York, Pennsylvania can also make the same claim? In September 1777, the Second Continental Congress was forced to flee Philadelphia because of…
If you’re looking for the best Philadelphia playgrounds, Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is a fantastic choice. Located in Fairmount Park on the eastern banks of the Schuylkill River, Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse features a large outdoor park along with three floors of fun…
Without a doubt, one of my favorite places to visit in Pennsylvania is Ohiopyle State Park, and while I’d made many past visits to Ohiopyle, white water rafting was something I hadn’t had a chance to try until recently. There is a long tradition of…
While the month is a time of transition, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a lot of great things to do in Pennsylvania in November. Whether you want to enjoy the beautiful fall weather, or are already looking for Christmasy things to do in PA,…
Pennsylvania features many amazing sites, but few are as geologically significant as the Triple Continental Divide in Potter County. Located near Gold, PA, north of Route 6, this area is the start of three major waterways: the Allegheny River, the Genesee River, and Pine Creek….
Thanks to Pennsylvania’s varied landscape and diversity of trees, there are few places in the world that are better for fall foliage. And, for those that want to experience all the season has to offer, there are many great fall festivals in PA that are…
This article is brought to you by Downtown Inc. York County, Pennsylvania, is known as the Factory Tour Capital of the World, and visitors can tour everything from a Harley-Davidson factory to several snack food factories and even a violin workshop. However, for those that…
Located in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is a fantastic place for the entire family to visit. First opened in 1898 as the Highland Park Zoo, the zoo and now grown to be (what I believe is) the largest zoo in…
If you love natural beauty, a visit to Ohiopyle State Park in southwestern Pennsylvania should be on your list. Home to many beautiful waterfalls, great white water rafting, and scenic vistas, this park offers a something for every outdoor lover. However, the one draw back…
