10 Colorful Spots to Visit in the Poconos for Fall Foliage
The Poconos region is one of the top outdoor destinations in Pennsylvania, so it should come as no surprise that it’s also a fabulous place to see fall foliage in …
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Visiting the Lincoln Flag at the Columns Museum in Milford, PA
During my travels around Pennsylvania, I’ve visited many fantastic historical society museums, and many of these have showcased items that are truly extraordinary. However, I don’t know that any of …
Visiting the Grave of Jim Thorpe in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
While thousands of visitors go to Jim Thorpe, PA every weekend to explore, very few venture the two miles outside of the historic downtown area to see the grave of …
Visiting the Delicious Sango Kura Sake Brewery in the Poconos
I’ve visited hundreds of craft breweries in Pennsylvania and beyond, but my visit to Sango Kura Sake Brewery in the Poconos was a first for me as I’d never been …
Visiting the Abandoned Turn Hole Tunnel in Jim Thorpe, PA
I love exploring abandoned places in PA, and one of my favorites to check out is Turn Hole Tunnel in Lehigh Gorge State Park. Turn Hole Tunnel is an abandoned …
Uncovering the Inspiration for the Song “Winter Wonderland” in Honesdale, PA
One of the most well-known holiday season songs is “Winter Wonderland”, but did you know that this song was inspired by a park in Honesdale, Pennsylvania? The song was written …
Visiting the Dorflinger Glass Museum in the Poconos
Dorflinger Glass in White Mills, Pennsylvania produced some of the country’s most beautiful cut glass in the last 19th and early 20th centuries, and, wanting to see some of their …
Touring the Asa Packer Mansion in Jim Thorpe, PA
Sitting on a hillside overlooking the charming borough of Jim Thorpe, you’ll find the Asa Packer Mansion Museum. The Asa Packer Mansion was completed in 1861 and was the home …
7 of the Best Things to Do in Hickory Run State Park
I’ve visited many fantastic Pennsylvania State Parks, and without a doubt, one of my personal favorites is Hickory Run State Park. Hickory Run State Park is a 16,000-acre park located …
Riding the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway from Jim Thorpe, PA
Jim Thorpe is one of my favorite small towns in Pennsylvania in large part because of how many great things there are to do in the “Switzerland of America”. And, …