Visiting the Untouchables’ Eliot Ness Museum in Coudersport
Did you know that Eliot Ness, the leader of the lawmen known as The Untouchables and one of the most famous and effective lawmen of the 20th century, lived the …
History
Review of the Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum in Adams County
If you love history, Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum is a must visit spot in Adams County. PA. Gettysburg Beyond the Battle is located just north of downtown Gettysburg and …
Touring the Historic Brooks Mine in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Located in Scranton’s fantastic Nay Aug Park, you’ll find both the oldest and the newest coal mine tour in Pennsylvania: the Brooks Mine. The Brooks Mine was first opened as …
Riding the Monongahela Incline in Pittsburgh
In the late 19th century, Pittsburgh was home to 17 different inclined planes. However, in the 21st century, only two remain: the Duquesne Incline and the Monongahela Incline. Today, we …
Visiting the Indiana County Historical Society Museum
I always love touring local museums, so I was excited to have a chance to check out the museum at the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County. Their museum …
Finding the Hidden Dinosaur Footprints on the Gettysburg Battlefield
Note: It has come to my attention that sometime between my summer of 2025 visit and this article’s publication in early 2026 that these fossils have been removed by the …
Visiting the Admiral Peary Monument in Cresson, PA
Did you know that the man credited with being the first person to visit the North Pole was born in Cresson, PA? That’s right, Admiral Robert E. Peary was born …
Exploring the Incredible Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester, PA
Pennsylvania is home to many great independent bookstores, but I don’t think any are as much fun to explore as Baldwin’s Book Barn in Chester County, PA. That’s because Baldwin’s …
Learning and Playing at the Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum
I’m always looking for ways to combine education and fun with my kids, so I was excited when my daughter and I had a chance to visit the Children of …
11 Places in PA to Visit in 2026 to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
2026 marks the 250th birthday of the United States of America, and there’s nowhere better to celebrate than in the country’s birthplace, Pennsylvania. I’ve put together a list of great …