Pennsylvania Waterfalls: Visiting Buttermilk Falls in Luzerne County
One of the things I love about the back roads of Pennsylvania is how many great things you can see within feet of your car. My travels around Pennsylvania have taken …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Erie County, Pennsylvania
Visitors to Erie County typically make a beeline to the City of Erie, the gorgeous Presque Isle State Park, Erie Bluffs State Park, or the region’s great wineries. However, those …
Tasting Tradition at Wacker Brewing Company in Downtown Lancaster
Hidden away in a back alley in downtown Lancaster is Wacker Brewing Company, one of the newest breweries in Lancaster County. However, despite having opened its doors in late 2014, …
Visiting the World’s Second Largest Collection of Catholic Relics at St. Anthony’s Chapel in Pittsburgh
Located high on a hill in the Troy Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh is one of the state’s most remarkable churches. From the outside, Saint Anthony’s Chapel might be indistinguishable from …
Visiting the Reading Pagoda: Pennsylvania’s Japanese Oddity
Several years ago, I lived in Asia for 2.5 years teaching English and traveling around the continent. This experience gave me a great appreciation for Asian culture, and I’m always …
The Ultimate List of Completely Free Things to Do in Pittsburgh
As one of the top destinations in the region, it isn’t hard to find great things to do in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. However, if you are looking for free things to …
Learning How Soap is Made at Sunrise Soap Company in York
Located along a busy street in downtown York is Sunrise Soap Company. Founded in 2005, Sunrise Soap Company is on the forefront of the trend towards more natural soaps. And, …
Uncovering the Legacy of Albert Gallatin at Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Tucked away in the southwestern corner of the Laurel Highlands is one of Pennsylvania’s most historic homes. Known as Friendship Hill National Historic Site, this was the home of Albert …
Uncovering Pennsylvania’s Religious Heritage at Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County
When Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in 1681, one of the core tenants of the new colony was religious freedom. While this freedom might seem ordinary today, it was …
Visiting the Everhart Museum: NEPA’s Oldest Public Museum
When you think of museums in Scranton, it’s likely that the city’s great transportation and coal mining history are what first come to mind. However, sitting in a corner of …