At one point in time, covered bridges were a common site in Philadelphia. In fact, the first covered bridge ever built in America was built in downtown Philadelphia. This bridge …
Over a quarter-million people visit Ohiopyle State Park each year. And, whether they are hiking, biking, or white water rafting, nearly all of them take a minute to visit Ohiopyle …
In one sense, I don’t even understand why there is a Bucks County Civil War Museum. After all, the closest fighting of the war was in Gettysburg, nearly 150 miles …
On my way to Bucks County for a recent visit, I decided to spend a few hours and check the six covered bridges in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Since I haven’t …
If you happened to find yourself traveling through Europe, you probably wouldn’t be that surprised to come across an old castle. However, a castle in the countryside of Philadelphia is another …
While Pennsylvania is synonymous with the founding of America, few realize that America’s first president, George Washington, spent much of his public career in the state. From his commissioning as …
Given how popular pretzels are in Pennsylvania, it’s hard to believe that there was a time when pretzels couldn’t be found in basically any store. However, prior to 1861, there wasn’t …
Let’s just start by addressing the elephant in the room. If you looked at the picture above, you’re likely saying, “Jim, you idiot. That’s not a natural waterfall.” And, you …
In the six counties that make up Northeastern Pennsylvania, I was surprised to learn that there are only four covered bridges. Of these, three are in Sullivan County, and one …
Located in Philadelphia’s Old City, near Independence Hall, is a beautiful, but unassuming church. Unlike more modern churches, like the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, this church doesn’t …