Paying Your Respects at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County
To say that I wish the Flight 93 Memorial in Somerset County didn’t exist is a bit of an understatement. After all, the events of September 11, 2001, that led …
Stepping Back in Time with a Visit to The Fifties Place and Mini Museum
Imagine pulling up to a replica of a 1950’s service station, walking inside, and being transported into an episode of “American Pickers”. That’s the experience I had recently while visiting …
Visiting Midtown Scholar Bookstore: Harrisburg’s Best Destination for Literary Lovers
It was a rainy spring evening in 1842 when author Charles Dickens’ carriage crossed the nearly mile long Old Camelback Covered Bridge and entered Harrisburg. This master wordsmith, who was …
The Donora Smog Museum: Learning About the History of Smog (With a Donora Driving Tour!)
If you know anything about the history of Pittsburgh and the surrounding area, you likely know that it was once one of the most polluted places on earth, a reputation …
Visiting the Independence Seaport Museum and Their Amazing Ships
Did you know that up until the early-1800s, Philadelphia had the largest shipping port in America? This isn’t entirely surprising when you consider that Philadelphia was also once the country’s …
How to Get to Miller Falls in Oil Creek State Park in Northwestern Pennsylvania
Located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, Oil Creek State Park is one of the most historic areas of the state. It was in the valley, just outside of the park grounds that …
Visiting the Pennsylvania Fire Museum: From Franklin to Fire Trucks
Ever since Benjamin Franklin organized the world’s first fire company in Philadelphia in 1736, fire stations have played an important role in every community. Over the years, the equipment and …
Tasting the Delicious Chocolates at Pulakos Chocolates in Erie
When you think of chocolate in Pennsylvania, there’s a good chance that Hershey’s comes to mind (unless you are from certain parts of Lancaster County and think of Wilbur’s). However, …
Visiting the White Cliffs of Conoy: Lancaster County’s Strangest Outdoor Adventure
I’m always on the lookout for exciting things to see and do, especially when they are close to my home in Harrisburg. So, when I heard about a fun outdoor destination …
Learning about the First Billion Dollar Oil Field by Visiting the Penn-Brad Oil Museum
In 1881, the business of oil drilling was still relatively new. After all, it had been just 22 years since Edwin Drake drilled the world’s first commercial well near Titusville, …