19 of the Best Things to Do in Hershey, PA
Known as the Sweetest Place on Earth, there are many fun things to do in Hershey, PA. Surrounding the farmland and chocolate factories that dominate this corner of Dauphin County, …
PA Dutch Country
The Cartoon Network Hotel in Lancaster, PA: An Honest Review
Lancaster County is best known for its Amish culture and pastoral landscape, but did you know that it’s also home to the country’s first and only Cartoon Network Hotel? That’s …
Visiting the Incredible Golden Age Air Museum in Berks County, PA
For reasons I’ve never quite understood, pre-World War 2 aviation has fascinated me since at least middle school when I did an entire diorama about it. So, while I’ve enjoyed …
Visiting Barry’s Car Barn in Lancaster County
When you think of Intercourse, PA, you likely think of it being the heart of Amish culture in Lancaster County. However, you might be surprised to learn it’s also home …
Exploring the Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill in Berks County
Gring’s Mill Recreation Area is a beautiful Berks County park in any season, but it really comes to life during the holiday season. Known as Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill, …
Christmas on the Mountain: Festive and Free Fun in Reading, PA
I’ve been to many fabulous holiday light displays in PA, but most of them cost money to see. However, Christmas on the Mountain in Reading isn’t just a fantastic display, …
Exploring the Long-Shuttered Odd Fellows Hall in Carlisle, PA
Carlisle, PA is a town known for the Army War College, two historic institutions of higher learning, and its great downtown. But did you know that the downtown is home …
Exploring Hammonds Rocks in Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County, PA
When I’m exploring PA’s many acres of state forest, I always love finding hidden gems, and Hammonds Rocks in Michaux State Forest is one such spot. While certainly not unknown, …
Touring the John Brown House in Chambersburg, PA
John Brown, leader of the infamous raid on Harper’s Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia) in October 1859, is one of the most controversial figures in American history. And, wanting to …
Watching a Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game on City Island: Everything You Need to Know
During my travels around PA, I always enjoy visiting the many great baseball stadiums in the state. And while I quite enjoy catching MLB games at the stadiums in Philadelphia …