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 …
PA Wilds
Touring the Inside of the Historic Straub Brewery
Of all the breweries I’ve visited in Pennsylvania, Straub Brewery in Saint Marys might be my favorite. Despite the fact that I’m not a huge fan of their beer (more on …
Discovering Pennsylvania’s Elk Herd at the Elk Country Visitor Center
When I first started uncovering the many great things to see and do in Pennsylvania, I was surprised to learn that the state was home to the largest elk herd …
Learning about the First Billion Dollar Oil Field by Visiting the Penn-Brad Oil Museum
In 1881, the business of oil drilling was still relatively new. After all, it had been just 22 years since Edwin Drake drilled the world’s first commercial well near Titusville, …
Uncovering Cameron County’s Amazing History at The Little Museum
When I first found out that The Little Museum in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, didn’t have an address, I started to question whether I should make the trip out to visit …
Uncovering Ghosts, Bucktails, and History at the Old Jail Museum
During my travels, I’ve visited many county historical societies throughout Pennsylvania. Most are located in beautifully restored mansions that recall a bygone era, and, in some ways, the McKean County Historical …
A Major League Factory: Taking a Tour of the BWP Bats’ Factory
July 2023 Update: BWP Bats has suspended tours, though you can still visit their store to see their work and to purchase bats. As they hope to reopen tours at …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Hector Falls
Ever since I first saw a photo of Hector Falls in Warren County, Pennsylvania, I knew I had to visit. (Go here if you are looking for the Hector Falls …
Wapiti Woods: A Perfect Getaway in Elk County
If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you might have noticed that I don’t regularly offer hotel or restaurant reviews. That’s not to say that I haven’t stayed or …
Visiting the American Golf Hall of Fame at the Foxburg Country Club
Hall of Fame museums are quite common for American sports. Whether it’s the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Football Hall of Fame, or even the Billiards Hall of Fame, there’s …