Located in northern Lancaster County, you’ll find one of the most unique Christmas light experiences in PA at Refreshing Mountain. Refreshing Mountain is a year-round retreat and activity center that’s …
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, …
Note: The Cartoon Network Hotel permanently closed at the end of 2025. This article has been left up for posterity. Lancaster County is best known for its Amish culture and …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …