While it might sound surprising, did you know that there are three Baseball Hall of Famers buried in northeastern Pennsylvania? That’s right, there are two Hall of Famers buried in …
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Despite sitting close to downtown Philadelphia, Chester County is surprisingly pastoral. It is also home to a number of historic covered bridges that are set amidst this beautiful landscape. In …
Read moreVisiting the Covered Bridges of Chester County, Pennsylvania
While many states on the east coast are known for their incredible lighthouses, Pennsylvania isn’t necessarily somewhere that comes to mind. After all, PA is one of the few states …
There are more than 200 historic covered bridges in Pennsylvania, but no county has more than the 29 in Lancaster County. During my travels, I’ve had a chance to visit …
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Pennsylvania’s industrial history is well documented, and few regions had as much industrialization and variety of industries as the Lehigh Valley. While the steel industry is most often connected to …
Read moreVisiting the Historic and Abandoned Coplay Cement Kilns
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, is home to 14 historic covered bridges, and visiting them offers a great chance to explore some of the most beautiful parts of the Alleghenies. Most of …
Read moreVisiting the Historic Covered Bridges of Bedford County, Pennsylvania
In the mid-1800s, the railroad industry in Pennsylvania was huge business. Throughout the state, engineers continually came up with ingenious and often record-breaking ways to get trains across the many …
Read moreVisiting the Historic Starrucca Viaduct in Susquehanna County
Pennsylvania has a rich railroading tradition, and there are historic spots for railroad fans to visit throughout the state. That being said, nowhere in PA has a higher concentration of …
When you think of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings in Pennsylvania, it’s likely that the amazing Fallingwater or Kentuck Knob come to mind. However, those are just two of his many creations …
Read moreTouring the Frank Lloyd Wright Homes at Polymath Park
There are just over 200 covered bridges in Pennsylvania, but only one of them features a natural waterfall directly below it: Packsaddle Covered Bridge. Packsaddle Covered Bridge is located in …
Read morePacksaddle Covered Bridge: The Only Pennsylvania Covered Bridge with a Waterfall