Exploring Pittsburgh’s Weird Center for PostNatural History
Despite being a city of just over 300,000 people, Pittsburgh is home to many world-class museums. While many of these museums focus on beautiful art, world history, or even sports, …
Pittsburgh and its Suburbs
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Indiana County, Pennsylvania
If you love historic structures, you won’t want to miss the four beautiful and historic covered bridges in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Spread throughout the northern half of the county, these …
How to Get to Frankfort Mineral Springs Falls in Raccoon Creek State Park
Raccoon Creek State Park in Beaver County is one of the largest state parks in Pennsylvania. While the park is home to miles of hiking trails, an amazing wildflower reserve, …
How to Get to Alpha Falls in McConnells Mill State Park
McConnells Mill State Park in western Pennsylvania’s Lawrence County is home to many beautiful spots. However, one of the most beautiful is Alpha Falls. Alpha Falls (also called Spillway Falls …
Exploring the Mysterious Gravity Hill in Pittsburgh
North Park in Allegheny County is known for many things, but few know about its most remarkable feature: the only Gravity Hill in the Pittsburgh area. Tucked away in the northwestern …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Fall Run Park in Pittsburgh
There are hundreds of beautiful waterfalls in Pennsylvania, including many great waterfalls near Pittsburgh, but few are as accessible to urban dwellers as the waterfalls in Pittsburgh’s Fall Run Park. …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to over 200 covered bridges, but few can match the beauty and quality of the two historic covered bridges in Lawrence County, PA. In fact, if you …
7 Beautiful and Historic Churches to Visit in Pittsburgh
During Pittsburgh’s heyday, it was one of the most popular destinations for immigrants coming to the United States. Each of these immigrant groups left their cultural marks on the city …
Eating My Way Through Pittsburgh’s Strip District on a Burgh Bits and Bites Food Tour
One of my favorite things about visiting large cities is the variety of food. No matter what type of food you want, no matter how distant, you can probably find …
Exploring the Forgotten Military History of Western Pennsylvania at Pittsburgh’s Fort Pitt Museum
While it might not be as well-known as the historical significance of some cities, Pittsburgh’s role in the formation of the United States can’t be understated. Almost as soon as …