Did You Know that York, Pennsylvania, is the Birthplace of Thanksgiving?
The story of the first Thanksgiving is well known, but did you know that Pennsylvania was home to the first Thanksgiving in the United States once we became a country? …
Visiting the Big Mine Run Geyser in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to a geyser? While it might not be natural, the Big Mine Run Geyser in Schuylkill County is still quite interesting to see, …
Taking in a Train Show at the Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum in Bethlehem, PA
Like many regions of Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley has a strong history of railroading that greatly impacted the region. The railroad industry was built up thanks to the many steel …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Resica Falls Near Stroudsburg
A short distance north of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, is one of the most impressive and easiest-to-reach waterfalls in the Poconos: Resica Falls. Resica Falls is located along Bushkill Creek on the …
Visiting the History Center on Main in Mansfield, PA
Located in north-central Pennsylvania, Tioga County is an area known for its fantastic outdoor attractions. However, for those looking to learn a bit more about the area, the History Center …
The 10 Best Things to Do in McConnells Mill State Park
There are many beautiful state parks in PA, but without a doubt, McConnells Mill State Park is one of my favorites. From rushing waterfalls to historic structures, there are many …
10 Back Roads to Drive to See the Best of Pennsylvania’s Fall Foliage
This article is a guest post from Scott Berney of TakeBackRoads.com. It seems hard to imagine that it’s already fall. As the cliché so aptly points out, the years fly …
Appreciating Bucks County Art at the Michener Museum in Doylestown
I’m always impressed by how many great art museums there are in eastern Pennsylvania. Some of these are world-class museums such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Barnes …
Visiting Mount Davis: The Tallest Mountain in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to many mountains and rolling hills, but have you ever wondered what is the highest point in Pennsylvania? Mount Davis in PA’s Somerset County has the distinction …
The York Colonial Complex: Exploring the Birthplace of the United States
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 …