How to Get to Freedom Falls and Rockland Furnace in Venango County
Visiting Freedom Falls and Rockland Furnace near Emlenton, Pennsylvania, had been on my list for a long time. In fact, I had tried to visit them during a previous visit …
Outdoors
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The Falls of George W. Childs Park
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area of the Poconos Mountains is known for its beautiful natural scenery and impressive waterfalls. Visitors come from all over the region to see …
Hiking at Fort Hunter Conservancy for Great Views of Downtown Harrisburg
I’m always looking for great hikes near my home in Harrisburg. Browsing through my well-used copy of “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Harrisburg,” I came across a hike through …
25 Epic Locations for Photos of the Pittsburgh Skyline
I’ve traveled to more than thirty countries during my life and have visited some of the world’s largest and most photographed cities. However, I honestly don’t think I’ve come across …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Osterhout Falls near Tunkhannock
While I always enjoy a great hike, sometimes I want to see something beautiful, but don’t have the time for a long hike. That’s one of the reasons why I …
Kayaking the Beautiful Waters of Presque Isle State Park in Erie
There are few more beautiful summer destinations in Pennsylvania than Presque Isle State Park in Erie. This 3,000-acre sand spit features 13 beaches and receives over four million visitors every …
Visiting the Last Remaining Covered Bridge in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Despite bordering counties like Somerset, Indiana, and Washington that have many covered bridges, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, is home to only one remaining covered bridge: Bells Mills Covered Bridge. Bells Mills …
Touring Penn’s Cave: Pennsylvania’s Only All-Water Cavern
If you’ve driven anywhere around the State College area, you’ve no doubt seen the small billboards for Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park. Located in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, Penn’s Cave is …
Visiting the Very Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia
There are several famous cemeteries in Philadelphia (Christ Church Cemetery and Mount Moriah to name two). However, the most well-known graveyard in the city might be Laurel Hill Cemetery. Founded …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to East Branch Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest
Hidden throughout the Loyalsock State Forest in north-central Pennsylvania are many little-known creeks. Thanks to the topography of the land, many of these creeks harbor waterfalls that are known to …