Hiking at Fort Hunter Conservancy for Great Views of Downtown Harrisburg
I’m always looking for great hikes near my home in Harrisburg. Browsing through my well-used copy of “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Harrisburg,” I came across a hike through …
Exploring Vintage Military Airplanes at the Air Heritage Museum
Even though I’ve never been a big fan of flying (or maybe because of this fact), I’ve always been interested in airplanes. So, when I found out there there was …
Exploring Scranton’s Transportation History at the Electric City Trolley Museum
In 1886, just six short years after Thomas Edison had received his patent for the lightbulb and the first electric lights were installed in downtown Scranton’s streetlights, the city introduced …
25 Epic Locations for Photos of the Pittsburgh Skyline
I’ve traveled to more than thirty countries during my life and have visited some of the world’s largest and most photographed cities. However, I honestly don’t think I’ve come across …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Osterhout Falls near Tunkhannock
While I always enjoy a great hike, sometimes I want to see something beautiful, but don’t have the time for a long hike. That’s one of the reasons why I …
Kayaking the Beautiful Waters of Presque Isle State Park in Erie
There are few more beautiful summer destinations in Pennsylvania than Presque Isle State Park in Erie. This 3,000-acre sand spit features 13 beaches and receives over four million visitors every …
Visiting the Last Remaining Covered Bridge in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Despite bordering counties like Somerset, Indiana, and Washington that have many covered bridges, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, is home to only one remaining covered bridge: Bells Mills Covered Bridge. Bells Mills …
Touring the Armstrong County Historical Museum in Kittanning, Pennsylvania
Located on a small knoll on the outskirts of Kittanning is one of Armstrong County’s most historic homes. Built in the 1840s, this building, known today as the McCain House, …
Touring Penn’s Cave: Pennsylvania’s Only All-Water Cavern
If you’ve driven anywhere around the State College area, you’ve no doubt seen the small billboards for Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park. Located in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, Penn’s Cave is …
Visiting the Very Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia
There are several famous cemeteries in Philadelphia (Christ Church Cemetery and Mount Moriah to name two). However, the most well-known graveyard in the city might be Laurel Hill Cemetery. Founded …