Visiting the Admiral Peary Monument in Cresson, PA
Did you know that the man credited with being the first person to visit the North Pole was born in Cresson, PA? That’s right, Admiral Robert E. Peary was born …
Cambria County
Uncovering the Historic Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site in Cambria County
Prior to 1834, a trip across Pennsylvania was a long and arduous journey. Using a combination of horses and wagons to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the trip could take as …
Visiting the Steve Ditko Spider-Man Mural in Johnstown, PA
Johnstown, Pennsylvania is probably best known for the devastating floods that hit the city a century ago. However, the city is also the hometown of Spider-Man creator Steve Ditko, so …
Visiting the Crypt of Prince Demetrius Gallitzin in Cambria County, PA
I’ve visited a lot of surprising places in my travels around the Allegheny Mountains, but few spots have been as unexpected as the grave of Russian Prince Demetrius Gallitzin. Yes, …
The Heritage Discovery Center in Johnstown: Everything You Need to Know
When you think of Johnstown, PA, it’s likely the city’s historic and tragic floods come to mind. However, this is also a city that has a very rich immigrant and …
Visiting Headache Hill in Prince Gallitzin State Park in Cambria County
I always love visiting new state parks, so I was excited when I finally had a chance to spend some time in Prince Gallitzin State Park in northern Cambria County, …
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 …
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 …
11 Fun Things to Do Near Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA
If you’re looking for the best things to do near Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA, you’re in luck. There are many great things to do within a short drive …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Hinckston Run Falls Near Johnstown
There are several impressive roadside waterfalls in Pennsylvania, but none as impressive as Hinckston Run Falls near Johnstown. Hinckston Run Falls drops 60 feet off of stone cliffs into an …