Uncovering the Fountain of Youth near Pittsburgh
Explorer Ponce de León is famous for his 16h-century quest for the Fountain of Youth, but you don’t have to try nearly as hard to find this mythical site if …
Oddities
American Treasure Tour: Exploring PA’s Best Private Collection
I’ve visited many eclectic museums and museums based around large private collections, but I don’t know that I’ve ever visited anywhere that has had a private collection as large and …
Visiting the Incredible Bill’s Old Bike Barn in Bloomsburg
Located on Route 11 about halfway between Bloomsburg and Berwick in Columbia County, PA, you’ll find one of the state’s most incredible personal collections at Bill’s Old Bike Barn. Bill’s …
The Amazing Story of the Abandoned Westinghouse Atom Smasher in Pittsburgh
Only a short distance east of downtown Pittsburgh, you’ll find one of the most interesting and historically important abandoned places in PA: the Westinghouse Atom Smasher. Located in a residential …
Uncovering the Mystery of the Hooded Grave Cemetery in Catawissa
In my travels around Pennsylvania, I’ve been to many different cemeteries. However, I’ve never visited another cemetery like the Hooded Grave Cemetery in Catawissa, Pennsylvania. Hooded Grave Cemetery, once known …
Exploring the Abandoned German POW Camp in Buchanan State Forest
Pennsylvania is dotted with many incredibly historic spots, and there are even a fair number of abandoned places in PA that you can explore. However, few know that the state …
Visiting the Giant Bedford Coffee Pot Along the Lincoln Highway
During my many years of traveling Pennsylvania, I’ve come across many roadside oddities in PA. However, few have been as strange as the giant Bedford Coffee Pot. Officially known as …
The Big Mac Museum Near Pittsburgh: A Quirky Look into the World’s Most Famous Sandwich
When I travel through Pennsylvania, I always love finding fun and unusual museums. And, without a doubt, one of the most unique is the Big Mac Museum in North Huntingdon, …
Exploring Silver Mine Park in Lancaster County
Pennsylvania is filled with many incredible local parks that offer great outdoor recreation not just for locals, but also for visitors. One such park is Silver Mine Park in Lancaster …
Visiting the Unusual, Yet Enchanting Schaefer’s Auto Art in Erie, PA
While I’m not a huge art aficionado, I always love finding weird and unusual art in my travels, and Schaefer’s Auto Art in Erie, PA fits that bill perfectly. Schaefer’s …