Exploring the Historic Haunted Hill View Manor in New Castle, PA
I always love exploring historic and abandoned places, so I was very excited when I got to take a tour of Haunted Hill View Manor in New Castle, PA. (If …
13 Spooky Places to Visit in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s long history has created many spots throughout the state that are known for their eerie feelings. And whether those are spots that you seek out or tend to avoid, …
Hiking Through the Beautiful Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County has long been on my list of places to go hiking, and I was excited to finally visit in October 2024, just in time …
7 Great Spots to See Wild Elk in Pennsylvania
Did you know that Pennsylvania has the largest wild elk herd in the northeastern US? Estimated at approximately 1,400 individuals, this herd grew out of repopulation efforts that began in …
Visiting Sesame Place in Bucks County: The Good and the Bad
If you’ve grown up anytime in the past five decades, it’s likely that Sesame Street was a part of your childhood. So, after being on my radar for many years, …
Riding the Rails at the Everett Railroad in Blair County, PA
The Altoona area is one of the most important railroad regions in the country, so it makes sense that there’s an excursion railroad that you can check out nearby: the …
Playful Fun at the Bucks County Children’s Museum in New Hope
I’m always on the lookout for fun things to do with my kids, so on a recent trip, my daughter and I visited the Bucks County Children’s Museum in New …
Hiking to Washboard Falls at Camp Guyasuta near Pittsburgh
I’m always on the lookout for new waterfalls to visit. So, when I found out about a little-known waterfall at Camp Guysuta just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, I knew I …
Visiting Fort Ligonier to Learn About the French and Indian War
There is a significant amount of French and Indian War history in southwestern PA, and one of the best spots to visit to visit to learn about this history is …
How to Get to the Salisbury Viaduct in Somerset County, PA
The Great Allegheny Passage is one of the PA’s best bicycle trails, and one of my favorite spots along the trail is the Salisbury Viaduct in Somerset County, PA. The …