My Top Tips for Biking the Great Allegheny Passage
I’ve done a lot of amazing things during my travels around Pennsylvania, but few have been more exciting and rewarding as biking the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). This trail follows the …
Fayette County
Uncovering the Legacy of Albert Gallatin at Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Tucked away in the southwestern corner of the Laurel Highlands is one of Pennsylvania’s most historic homes. Known as Friendship Hill National Historic Site, this was the home of Albert …
10 Fun Places to Visit on a Rainy Day at Ohiopyle State Park
There’s little worse than visiting a great outdoor destination like Ohiopyle State Park and having it rain. Thoughts of basking in the sunshine and hiking through beautiful forests get replaced with questions …
Uncovering the History and Beauty of Laurel Caverns
I’ve visited many different caves in Pennsylvania and the world, and after a while, they all tend to look a bit the same. So, while I knew Laurel Caverns in …
The Waterfalls of Ohiopyle State Park in Photos and Video
Ohiopyle State Park in southwestern Pennsylvania is one of my favorite outdoor destinations in PA. The area is beautiful, and there are a ton of things to do in Ohiopyle …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Robinson Falls in Connellsville
When it comes to outdoor destinations in the Laurel Highlands, Ohiopyle State Park tends to get all the love. Of course, that’s because Ohiopyle is amazing! However, that doesn’t mean …
Hotel Review: The Historic Summit Inn in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands
During my first visit to Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, I was making my way towards Ohiopyle State Park from points west. As I came over the crest of Chestnut Ridge, I noticed …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The History of Ohiopyle Falls along the Youghiogheny River
Over a quarter-million people visit Ohiopyle State Park each year. And, whether they are hiking, biking, or white water rafting, nearly all of them take a minute to visit Ohiopyle …
Visiting the Grounds of Fallingwater: PA’s Most Famous Home
Many visitors to the Laurel Highlands take the time to visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. PA’s most famous home is just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the …
Fort Necessity National Battlefield: Where the Road to Independence Started
In the spring of 1754, a 22-year old British lieutenant colonel led a group of 300 colonials and 100 British regulars on a mission deep into the Pennsylvania frontier. Following …