If you look at a map of northern Pennsylvania, you will likely notice a lot of green. That’s because much of this area is protected by a combination of state …
Pennsylvania is home to four of the United States’ 30 national memorials. I’ve previously visited the Flight 93 Memorial in Somerset County, the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, and the Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, …
Pennsylvania is home to over 200 beautiful and historic covered bridges scattered throughout the state. Of those bridges, only three remain in Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Region, and only one still stands …
For as long as it’s been a community, Altoona has been tied to transportation. In fact, it was the Pennsylvania Railroad that founded the town in 1849, as they needed …
A century ago, Pennsylvania was dotted with dozens of small amusement parks designed to give city dwellers a leisure opportunity. Many of these parks were owned by railroad and trolley …
During my travels around Pennsylvania, I’ve been to well over 200 waterfalls, and without a doubt, Shohola Falls is easily one of the most impressive waterfalls in Pennsylvania. It’s also …
Northeastern Pennsylvania is home to 95% of the anthracite coal in the Western Hemisphere, and the industry was incredibly important to this region of the state during the 19th and …
Pennsylvania is rich in American political history. America’s three most important founding documents, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution, were all adopted in the state. Pennsylvania …
Pittsburgh is home to many fabulous museums, many of which I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. However, if you’re traveling with children, there may not be a better museum in …
There’s nothing quite as American as a family road trip. However, there’s no need to head out west or to the beach for this summer’s road trip. Instead, get the …