Visiting the Historic North Park Water Tower: A Hidden Gem near Pittsburgh
Allegheny County’s North Park is home to a ton of recreational opportunities, as well as a few hidden oddities such as the Fountain of Youth and a Gravity Hill. However, …
History in Pittsburgh
Visiting the Oliver Miller Homestead to Learn about the Whiskey Rebellion
I’ve always been fascinated by the Whiskey Rebellion, so I was happy to finally have a chance to check out the Oliver Miller Homestead, which sits on land that has …
Depreciation Lands Museum: A Great Place to Learn about 19th-Century Life in Western PA
Over the many years I’ve been uncovering Pennsylvania, I’ve visited several spots that seek to tell the story of living on PA’s frontier. However, even if you’ve visited some of …
Hidden History: The Abandoned Yellow Dog Village Near Kittanning, PA
Located seven miles west of Kittanning, Pennsylvania, Yellow Dog Village is a semi-abandoned ghost town that offers a fascinating look into the industrial history of western Pennsylvania. Without a doubt, …
Touring the Historic Allegheny Observatory in Pittsburgh
When you think about stargazing, Pittsburgh might not be the first place that you’d think to head. However, the Allegheny Observatory has been doing astronomical research from within the city …
How to Get to the Hyde Park Walking Bridge in Western PA
I’ve walked across many swinging bridges in Pennsylvania, but none have been as long or as high as the Hyde Park Walking Bridge, which spans the Kiskiminetas River between the …
Visiting the Western PA Model Railroad Museum for a Holiday Open House
Trains and history are two of my favorite things. So, when I can visit a model railroad that has tried to recreate a real track during a historic period, I …
Visiting the Honus Wagner Museum at the Historical Society of Carnegie in Allegheny County
During my travels, I’m always on the lookout for unique museums to visit, so when I heard that there was a Honus Wagner Museum near Pittsburgh, I knew I had …
Visiting the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is home to many fantastic museums, but one place that is easy to overlook, despite its size, is the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. Soldiers and Sailors …
The Amazing Story of the Abandoned Westinghouse Atom Smasher in Pittsburgh
Only a short distance east of downtown Pittsburgh, you’ll find one of the most interesting and historically important abandoned places in PA: the Westinghouse Atom Smasher. Located in a residential …