Getting in the Christmas Spirit at Koziar’s Christmas Village
One of my fondest memories of the two years I spent living and working in South Korea was a weekend away with some friends. Hidden deep into the mountains near …
PA Dutch Country
Feline Dioramas and Civil War History at Civil War Tails in Gettysburg
When sisters Rebecca and Ruth Brown began making Civil War inspired models in middle school, they had no idea that their new hobby would eventually lead them to open up …
Exploring Military History at the U.S. Army Heritage Center in Carlisle
If you’re ever driven along Interstate 81 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, there’s no doubt that you’ve noticed the collection of military tanks and airplanes sitting next to the highway. These …
Exploring Transportation History at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles in Berks County
Pennsylvania is home to many great automobile museums. However, most of these are located within spaces built as museums and not in structures that are part of transportation history. That …
Exploring the Beautiful Underground Labyrinth of Crystal Cave
There are many incredible Pennsylvania caverns open to the public, and each one offers something unique and different that makes them worth visiting. Crystal Cave in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is …
Gettysburg Without the Battlefield: A Weekend Itinerary
This article is brought to you by Destination Gettysburg. The Gettysburg National Military Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most well-known destinations, both nationally and internationally. The battlefield draws millions of …
Learning How Motorcycles are Made at the Harley-Davidson Factory in York
There are few more iconic brand names than Harley-Davidson. Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1903, the company has been making motorcycles for more than 100 years. While their headquarters are …
Uncovering the Life of 18th-Century Frontiersmen at the Daniel Boone Homestead
There are few focal heroes more popular than Daniel Boone. While many of the stories of his life are either embellished or completely fabricated, it was Boone who opened up …
Exploring the Civilian Impact of the Civil War at the Gettysburg Heritage Center
For more than 50 years, one of Gettysburg’s most well-known museums was the American Civil War Wax Museum. However, in early 2014, the museum was closed and the wax figures sold …
Learning About Aviation History at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Reading
Tucked away on the backside of the little-used Reading Regional Airport is one of Pennsylvania’s largest airplane museums: The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum. According to the museum’s website, it is home to …