How to Get to the Overlooks at Jakes Rocks in the Allegheny National Forest
When I first visited Warren County and the Kinzua Dam a decade ago, Jakes Rocks was one of the spots that I wanted to visit. Unfortunately, due to some roadwork, …
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How to Get to Nelson Falls in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Nelson Falls is northern Tioga County is an incredibly powerful waterfall that occurs near where the Cowanesque River meets Cowanesque Lake, a man-made body of water. And, while far from …
Exploring Denton Hill State Park’s Abandoned Ski Resort in Potter County
I’ve visited a lot of abandoned places in Pennsylvania, but none are quite like the abandoned ski resort at Denton Hill State Park in Potter County. This is especially true …
Visiting the Coalport Area Coal Museum in Clearfield County, PA
The Glendale Valley region of Pennsylvania has a rich history of bituminous coal mining with over 400 different mines having once existed in this part of the state. And while …
Visiting the Greenberg Cadillac Museum in Jefferson County: The Largest Cadillac Collection in the US
I’ve visited many great private collection museums throughout PA. And, while some have been larger, few have been as impressive as the collection at the Greenberg Cadillac Museum in Brookville, …
Hiking Through the Majestic Forest Cathedral in Cook Forest State Park
Pennsylvania literally translates to “Penn’s Woods”, named after the towering forests that once covered the state. However, after decades of logging, very few of these virgin forests remained. One spot, …
Visiting the Weather Discovery Center in Punxsutawney, PA
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is well-known throughout the country as the home of Groundhog Day, and the town is even known as the “Weather Capital of the World”. So, it would make …
Visiting Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney: The Home of Groundhog Day
Without a doubt, one of my favorite events of the year in Pennsylvania is Groundhog Day. However, did you know that you can visit Gobbler’s Knob, the site of the …
Tips for the Perfect Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Every February 2nd is Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Each year, one of America’s strangest traditions occurs as Punxsutawney Phil, a weather-predicting groundhog, is pulled out of his temporary burrow …
Taking in the Amazing View from Brady’s Bend Overlook in Clarion County
Pennsylvania is home to many incredible roadside scenic overlooks, but one of the best and easiest to reach is Brady’s Bend Overlook in Clarion County. Brady’s Bend Overlook offers an …