Hidden deep within the confines of Loyalsock State Forest is an area full of hidden waterfalls, beautiful streams, and tranquil forests. This area, known as the McIntyre Wild Area, sits just outside of Ralston, a small settlement 30 minutes north of Williamsport. There are many streams…
This article is brought to you by Destination Gettysburg. This won’t come as a surprise to Gettysburg insiders, but as beautiful as the battlefield is, the true beauty of Adams County lies in the surrounding countryside. However, like many visitors and locals alike, despite visiting downtown…
There are 67 counties in Pennsylvania, and I had visited 66 of them by the time I rolled into Lawrence County for the first time. After a morning exploring the eastern edges of the county, I decided it was time to stop by New Castle,…
There are many excursion trains in Pennsylvania, but none offer the amazing combination of history and beauty that you can experience while riding the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad through Oil Creek State Park. Trains have been running through the Oil Creek Valley since 1862,…
When most visitors travel to the Endless Mountains, they are thinking more about the area’s fantastic outdoor attractions, and little about the history that surrounds them. However, if you take the time to learn more about the people and events that made this area so…
Stand outside of Randyland and you might think that it’s a quirky art project and a great way to fix up a once-dilapidated house. However, when I asked owner and creator Randy Gilson what Randyland was, he responded with a very simple answer: “Randyland is…
This post about my experiences at Fields of Adventure in Gettysburg is brought to you by Destination Gettysburg. Northern Adams County, with its many apple orchards and forested hillsides, is a fantastic area to lose yourself for a day or two, especially in the fall….
As a big fan of trains, I love finding local excursion trains whenever I travel. Even though I’ve ridden thousands of miles on regular passenger trains, there is still something fun about hopping onboard a tourist railroad for a short tour through the region’s countryside….
Given Philadelphia’s status as the most important city in the birth of America, it’s not surprising that the city was also a focal point for religious life in the young country. Fortunately, many of these historic churches have managed to stay alive into the 21st…
I don’t know about you, but fall is my favorite month in Pennsylvania. The weather is crisp, waterfalls are flowing, the changing leaves are some of the most colorful you’ll find anywhere in the northeast, and there are a ton of great fall festivals in…
