Family Fun at Discovery Space in State College
Pennsylvania is home to many fun children’s museums, and if you looking for a great one to check out in the Allgehnies Region of Pennsylvania, look no further than Discovery …
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Hiking the Railroad Arch Trail in Buchanan State Forest to Amazing Ruins
I’ve written about well over 1,000 different places in PA on this site, and none have been more popular than the Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike in Buchanan State Forest. However, when …
Altoona-Style Pizza: One of PA’s Most Interesting Culinary Delicacies
I’ve tried many different varieties of pizza in my life including New York pizza, Chicago deep dish, Old Forge pizza, Ohio Valley Pizza in Pittsburgh, and even real Italian pizza …
7 Incredible Roadside Scenic Overlooks in Bald Eagle State Forest
Bald Eagle State Forest is a massive forest, comprising nearly 200,000 acres across five counties in the middle of Pennsylvania. Within this non-contiguous parcel of land, there are many fantastic …
Exploring the Abandoned German POW Camp in Buchanan State Forest
Pennsylvania is dotted with many incredibly historic spots, and there are even a fair number of abandoned places in PA that you can explore. However, few know that the state …
Exploring the Abandoned SCI Cresson Prison in Cambria County
I’m always on the lookout for abandoned places in Pennsylvania that I can legally explore. So, when I heard that the former SCI Cresson Prison near Altoona was open for …
5 Fantastic Things to Do at Greenwood Furnace State Park
Greenwood Furnace State Park in northern Huntingdon County is one of the most beautiful and historic state parks in Pennsylvania. Greenwood Furnace State Park was established in 1921 as Greenwood …
Visiting the Giant Bedford Coffee Pot Along the Lincoln Highway
During my many years of traveling Pennsylvania, I’ve come across many roadside oddities in PA. However, few have been as strange as the giant Bedford Coffee Pot. Officially known as …
Hiking the Limestone Loop at Canoe Creek State Park in Blair County
Canoe Creek State Park near Altoona is a great spot for outdoor lovers to visit thanks to its large lake, sandy beach, and miles of great hiking trails. And, for …
Visiting the the Beautiful Mount Assisi Gardens in Cambria County
Located on the outskirts of Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA is one of the most beautiful public gardens in the Alleghenies: Mount Assisi Gardens. Officially known as the Shrines …