Visiting the Incredible Golden Age Air Museum in Berks County, PA
For reasons I’ve never quite understood, pre-World War 2 aviation has fascinated me since at least middle school when I did an entire diorama about it. So, while I’ve enjoyed …
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Exploring the Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill in Berks County
Gring’s Mill Recreation Area is a beautiful Berks County park in any season, but it really comes to life during the holiday season. Known as Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill, …
Christmas on the Mountain: Festive and Free Fun in Reading, PA
I’ve been to many fabulous holiday light displays in PA, but most of them cost money to see. However, Christmas on the Mountain in Reading isn’t just a fantastic display, …
Uncovering the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum in Berks County
Pennsylvania has a rich railroading history, and few railroads are quite as well known today as the Reading Railroad. In addition to being one of the largest and most influential …
21 of the Best Things to Do in Reading, PA (and the Rest of Berks County)
Located in eastern Pennsylvania, Berks County often gets a bit overlooked by popular nearby destinations like Lancaster, Hershey, and the Lehigh Valley. However, there are many things to do in …
Hiking the Beautiful Trails at Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
Located just a few miles south of Reading, PA, you’ll find the 600-acre Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center. One of the top things to do near Reading, PA. This area …
10 Great Things to Do Near Kutztown University
Whether you’re at Kutztown University or simply find yourself in this corner of Berks County, there are many great things to do near Kutztown. The area around the university is …
Visiting the Historic Covered Bridges of Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County, Pennsylvania, is home to five of the most scenic covered bridges remaining in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Several of the bridges also have a look to them that’s rare …
Getting in the Christmas Spirit at Koziar’s Christmas Village
One of my fondest memories of the two years I spent living and working in South Korea was a weekend away with some friends. Hidden deep into the mountains near …
Exploring Transportation History at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles in Berks County
Pennsylvania is home to many great automobile museums. However, most of these are located within spaces built as museums and not in structures that are part of transportation history. That …