When I’m traveling to the different corners of Pennsylvania, I always enjoy searching out the many covered bridges found throughout the state. These beautiful artifacts are almost always stunning and …
In the spring of 1754, a 22-year old British lieutenant colonel led a group of 300 colonials and 100 British regulars on a mission deep into the Pennsylvania frontier. Following …
If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you know that I’ve uncovered a lot of really odd places in Pennsylvania. However, no matter how odd places like Centralia …
If there’s a single person who left the most indelible impression on the history of Dauphin County, you could argue that it’s Milton Hershey. Born in 1857 in Derry Township, …
Of all the breweries I’ve visited in Pennsylvania, Straub Brewery in Saint Marys might be my favorite. Despite the fact that I’m not a huge fan of their beer (more on …
If you’ve ever been to Erie’s waterfront or Presque Isle State Park, it’s likely that you’ve seen the Erie Bicentennial Tower standing tall above the city’s skyline. Built in 1996 …
Of all the state parks in Pennsylvania, Little Buffalo State Park stands out as having one of the oddest names. I mean, when was the last time you saw a …
In this modern era of megachurches featuring giant video screens, house bands, and a rock-concert-like atmosphere, the Old Log Church stands in sharp contrast. Located along the historic Lincoln Highway …
Philadelphia’s Old City is known for its amazing historical sites and museums that tell the story of American Independence. However, located just across the street from Carpenter’s Hall, the site …
Ohiopyle State Park in the Laurel Highlands is one of my favorite parks in the whole state. The beauty of the scenery, the quaintness of the small borough of Ohiopyle, …