The Waterfalls of Ohiopyle State Park in Photos and Video
Ohiopyle State Park in southwestern Pennsylvania is one of my favorite outdoor destinations in PA. The area is beautiful, and there are a ton of things to do in Ohiopyle …
Laurel Highlands
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Robinson Falls in Connellsville
When it comes to outdoor destinations in the Laurel Highlands, Ohiopyle State Park tends to get all the love. Of course, that’s because Ohiopyle is amazing! However, that doesn’t mean …
Hotel Review: The Historic Summit Inn in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands
During my first visit to Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, I was making my way towards Ohiopyle State Park from points west. As I came over the crest of Chestnut Ridge, I noticed …
Visiting Bushy Run Battlefield to Learn the Amazing History of Pontiac’s Rebellion
Despite never being the focal point of a war, Pennsylvania is home to battlefields from a variety of different conflicts. Whether the battles were between the British and the French, …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The History of Ohiopyle Falls along the Youghiogheny River
Over a quarter-million people visit Ohiopyle State Park each year. And, whether they are hiking, biking, or white water rafting, nearly all of them take a minute to visit Ohiopyle …
Visiting the Grounds of Fallingwater: PA’s Most Famous Home
Many visitors to the Laurel Highlands take the time to visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. PA’s most famous home is just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the …
Fort Necessity National Battlefield: Where the Road to Independence Started
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 …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: Visiting the Falls Along the Jonathan Run Trail in Ohiopyle State Park
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, …
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 …
Getting Close to the Animals at Living Treasures Wild Animal Park in the Laurel Highlands
When it comes to zoos in Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Pittsburgh Zoo, and the National Aviary get most of the attention. However, there are several other wildlife parks in …