11 Surprising Things to Do in State College (and the Surrounding Area)
When you think of State College, there’s a good chance that one thing comes to mind: Penn State football. And while the team is a big draw for the region, there …
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Exploring the Unique Antique Automobiles at the Swigart Museum
Billed as the world’s oldest automobile museum, the William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum (or Swigart Museum) is a bit different from many of the other automobile museums I’ve visited …
The Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum in Boalsburg: A Must-See Destination for History Lovers
Every once in a while, I visit somewhere that’s so amazingly special that I can’t wait to share it with you: The Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum in Centre …
Hotel Review: Lake Raystown Resort in Huntingdon County, PA
When I’m traveling throughout Pennsylvania, I’m always on the lookout for unique places to stay. So, when I visited Huntingdon County and Lake Raystown, I started looking for places to …
5 Ways to Experience Raystown Lake Without a Boat
As far as summer destinations in Pennsylvania go, Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, is just about perfect. In fact, it’s one of my favorite counties in Pennsylvania for outdoor …
Visiting the Last Covered Bridge in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Whenever I travel through a new area of Pennsylvania, I always like to try and visit the area’s covered bridges. So, when I was traveling to Indiana County in November, …
Finding Beauty and Simplicity While Visiting The Old Log Church
In this modern era of megachurches featuring giant video screens, house bands, and a rock-concert-like atmosphere, the Old Log Church stands in sharp contrast. Located along the historic Lincoln Highway …
Stepping Back in Time with a Visit to The Fifties Place and Mini Museum
Imagine pulling up to a replica of a 1950’s service station, walking inside, and being transported into an episode of “American Pickers”. That’s the experience I had recently while visiting …
Defying Gravity at Bedford County’s Gravity Hill
In our daily life, we take many things for granted. One of them is gravity. We are taught from a young age in our science classes about the law of …
Altoona’s Horseshoe Curve: A Must-See for Train Lovers
In the mid-19th century, Pennsylvania had a major problem. In the race to go west, they were being beaten by New York. With the new New York Central Railroad, it …