Roslyn Place in Pittsburgh: The Last Wooden Street in Pennsylvania
Did you know that Pittsburgh is home to the only remaining wooden street in Pennsylvania and one of the only wooden streets in the entire United States? Roslyn Place is …
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Exploring the Abandoned Camp Michaux World War 2 Prison of War Camp in Cumberland County
Did you know that Cumberland County, Pennsylvania was home to a prisoner of war camp during World War 2? That’s right, Camp Michaux, as it was known, was a secret …
Visiting the Graves of the 3 Baseball Hall of Famers Buried in Northeastern Pennsylvania
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 …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Chester County, Pennsylvania
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 …
Visiting the 3 Lighthouses in Erie, PA
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 …
Visiting the Amazing Jerry’s Classic Cars and Collectables Museum in Pottsville
Pottsville, Pennsylvania is best known as the home of Yuengling Beer. However, a short distance away is another fantastic destination: Jerry’s Classic Cars and Collectables Museum. Jerry’s Classic Cars and …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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 …
Visiting the Historic and Abandoned Coplay Cement Kilns
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 …
Visiting the Historic Covered Bridges of Bedford County, Pennsylvania
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 …
Visiting the Historic Starrucca Viaduct in Susquehanna County
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 …