How to Get to the Jumonville Cross in Fayette County, PA
If you’ve ever visited Uniontown, PA or driven west on Route 40 through Fayette County, it’s likely that you’ve noticed the giant cross at the crest of the mountain. Wanting …
Oddities
How to Get to the Hyde Park Walking Bridge in Western PA
I’ve walked across many swinging bridges in Pennsylvania, but none have been as long or as high as the Hyde Park Walking Bridge, which spans the Kiskiminetas River between the …
Exploring the Stoogeum: The Three Stooges Museum Near Philly
There are few, if any, comedic troupes more well-known the world over than The Three Stooges. And, while the Stooges haven’t performed in over 50 years, their legacy still lives …
Where is the “Scranton Welcomes You” Sign from “The Office”?
One of the most popular TV shows of the 21st century is “The Office,” which ran on NBC from 2005-2013. And, while none of the actual show was filmed in …
Tips for the Perfect Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Every February 2nd is Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Each year, one of America’s strangest traditions occurs as Punxsutawney Phil, a weather-predicting groundhog, is pulled out of his temporary burrow …
Canton Avenue in Pittsburgh: The Steepest Street in the United States
Pittsburgh is a city known for its many incredibly steep streets, but one stands above them all as the steepest street in the United States: Canton Avenue. Canton Avenue is …
Visiting the Supposedly Haunted Quaker Church in Perryopolis, PA
Pennsylvania is filled with many historic cemeteries and there are also many urban legends told throughout the state. Because of that, it makes sense that both would be combined together …
Visiting Buffalo Bill’s House from “Silence of the Lambs” in Perryopolis, PA
There are many fun and unique places to stay the night in Pennsylvania, but there is only one place where you can stay in the home of a fictional serial …
Touring the Incredible Old Jail Museum in Jim Thorpe, PA
Located on the western end of Jim Thorpe, you’ll find one of the most popular historic sites in the Pocono Mountains: the Old Jail Museum. The Old Jail Museum, known …
Fossil Hunting at the Montour Preserve Fossil Pit
When I was a child, one of my favorite things to do was to break apart rocks looking for gold. And while I was never going to find gold, there …