12 of the Best Hard Cideries in Pennsylvania
I visit a lot of craft breweries in my travels around Pennsylvania, but I also love checking out the state’s many great cideries (especially in the fall). I actually used …
Uncovering the Historic Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site in Cambria County
Prior to 1834, a trip across Pennsylvania was a long and arduous journey. Using a combination of horses and wagons to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the trip could take as …
How to Get to the Overlooks at Jakes Rocks in the Allegheny National Forest
When I first visited Warren County and the Kinzua Dam a decade ago, Jakes Rocks was one of the spots that I wanted to visit. Unfortunately, due to some roadwork, …
Seeing the Flower Fields at Maple Bottom Farm in Fayette County, PA
I’m always on the lookout for beautiful sunflower and wildflower fields to visit, so when I learned about Maple Bottom Farm in southwestern PA, I knew I had to check …
Visiting the William Penn Landing Site in Chester, PA
Hidden away in Chester, PA between junkyards and railroad tracks, you’ll find one of the most consequential historical sites in all of Pennsylvania: the William Penn Landing Site. The William …
19 of the Best Things to Do in Hershey, PA
Known as the Sweetest Place on Earth, there are many fun things to do in Hershey, PA. Surrounding the farmland and chocolate factories that dominate this corner of Dauphin County, …
Eagles Mere: One of Pennsylvania’s Best Family Vacation Destinations (Sponsored)
This article is sponsored by the Eagles Mere Historic Village Inc. Opinions expressed are my own. Last year, I visited Eagles Mere in northeastern Pennsylvania and uncovered firsthand what a …
The Cartoon Network Hotel in Lancaster, PA: An Honest Review
Note: The Cartoon Network Hotel permanently closed at the end of 2025. This article has been left up for posterity. Lancaster County is best known for its Amish culture and …
Visting the National Museum of the American Coverlet in Bedford, PA
Throughout Pennsylvania there are many small museums dedicated to a variety of somewhat obscure subjects, and one such spot in the National Museum of the American Coverlet. The National Museum …
Hiking Through the Montour Woods Conservation Area in Allegheny County
While I love visiting PA’s State Parks and other large outdoor lands, I also really like finding small parcels of preserved land that are off the beaten path, and the …