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 …
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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 …
Exploring the Beautiful Underground Labyrinth of Crystal Cave
There are many incredible Pennsylvania caverns open to the public, and each one offers something unique and different that makes them worth visiting. Crystal Cave in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is …
Uncovering the Life of 18th-Century Frontiersmen at the Daniel Boone Homestead
There are few focal heroes more popular than Daniel Boone. While many of the stories of his life are either embellished or completely fabricated, it was Boone who opened up …
Learning About Aviation History at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Reading
Tucked away on the backside of the little-used Reading Regional Airport is one of Pennsylvania’s largest airplane museums: The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum. According to the museum’s website, it is home to …