7 Great Reasons to Visit Scranton’s Nay Aug Park
Located just a few miles outside the heart of downtown Scranton is one of the most beautiful city parks in all of Pennsylvania: Nay Aug Park. As the city’s largest park, …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, is home to four beautiful covered bridges, including the oldest remaining bridge in the state. Two of the bridges are located south of the Susquehanna River and …
Learning Local History at the Muncy Historical Society Museum
I’ve visited a lot of historical societies during my travels around Pennsylvania. As expected, most of the county historical societies do an excellent job telling the story of their region. …
Touring Mercersburg to Uncover the Life and Legacy of President James Buchanan
Despite Pennsylvania’s importance in the founding of the country, you might be surprised to learn that, up until recently, Pennsylvania had only one homegrown president: James Buchanan. Buchanan was born …
Riding Streetcars at the Rockhill Trolley Museum in Huntingdon County, PA
The rural countryside of Huntingdon County is a bit of a strange place for a trolley museum. After all, trolleys used to run in large cities and out to their …
How to Get to the Waterfalls at Salt Springs State Park
Throughout Pennsylvania, there are many hidden creeks that entice waterfall lovers. Hiking along these streams, hidden waterfalls come into view. However, to reach these hidden waterfalls, you have to hike where there …
Learning the History and Ideals of Little League at the World of Little League Museum
Every summer, the eyes of the nation turn to the small borough of South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, as the best Little League baseball players from around the world compete for the …
The Coudersport Ice Mine: Pennsylvania’s Coolest Natural Oddity
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Potter County is one of the oddest natural wonders in Pennsylvania: The Coudersport Ice Mine. The ice mine was discovered by prospectors searching for …
Exploring the Simplicity of Beauty of Art at the Brandywine River Museum of Art
I’ve been to a lot of different art museums in Pennsylvania. Many of these grand institutions are held in buildings of equal grandeur. Buildings that seem like they could be …
Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland: A Reptile Lover’s Dream Come True
In many zoos around the country, reptiles are relegated to a single building in the back corner. True, many take the time to see the snakes, gators, and lizards housed …