Taking a Family Road Trip Across Route 6 in Pennsylvania
There’s nothing quite as American as a family road trip. However, there’s no need to head out west or to the beach for this summer’s road trip. Instead, get the …
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Exploring Religion, Madness, and the Outdoors at Scripture Rocks in Brookville
Brookville, Pennsylvania, is a quaint borough along Interstate 80 and the seat of Jefferson County. From a superficial look, it doesn’t appear much different than the other communities in northwestern …
Exploring the Trails, Vistas, and Waterfalls of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
Located in northern Pennsylvania, the Pine Creek Gorge, also known as the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, is one of the most impressive destinations in the state. Sweeping views and tumbling waterfalls …
Uncovering the History of Logging at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Pennsylvania literally translates to “Penn’s Woods,” a fact which is likely unsurprising to anyone that’s traveled through Pennsylvania’s northern tier. Looking out over the landscape, trees stretch as far as …
Riding the Rails Through Tioga County on the Tioga Central Railroad
Sadly, as of 2022, the Tioga Central Railroad has closed. This article will remain up for posterity. As a big fan of trains, I love finding local excursion trains whenever …
The Coudersport Ice Mine: Pennsylvania’s Coolest Natural Oddity
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Potter County is one of the oddest natural wonders in Pennsylvania: The Coudersport Ice Mine. The ice mine was discovered by prospectors searching for …
Stepping Back in Time with a Visit to Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
I’ve been to many downtowns all throughout Pennsylvania. However, I’ve very rarely come across one that’s as charming as downtown Wellsboro. Located in north-central Pennsylvania’s Tioga County, Wellsboro is the …
Tasting the Fantastic Moonshine at Blackbird Distillery in Jefferson County
There’s a new craze sweeping the Pennsylvania alcohol scene: craft distilleries. Since 2005, when Philadelphia Distilling opened the first distillery in Pennsylvania since prohibition, there has been an increasing number …
3 Wineries You Should Visit on Your Next Trip to the Pennsylvania Wilds
With over 150 wineries in Pennsylvania, you are never far from one, no matter where in the state you travel. So, when I visited the largely rural Pennsylvania Wilds, I …
Learning About an American Institution with a Visit to the Zippo Museum
Maybe I’ve been living under a rock, but until I started planning my trip to McKean County in the Pennsylvania Wilds, I had no idea that Zippo was headquartered in …