Exploring the Abandoned German POW Camp in Buchanan State Forest
Pennsylvania is dotted with many incredibly historic spots, and there are even a fair number of abandoned places in PA that you can explore. However, few know that the state …
History in the Alleghenies
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 Giant Bedford Coffee Pot Along the Lincoln Highway
During my many years of traveling Pennsylvania, I’ve come across many roadside oddities in PA. However, few have been as strange as the giant Bedford Coffee Pot. Officially known as …
Visiting the Historic Covered Bridges of Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, is home to 14 historic covered bridges, and visiting them offers a great chance to explore some of the most beautiful parts of the Alleghenies. Most of …
5 Incredible Train Watching Spots Near Altoona, PA
Pennsylvania has a rich railroading tradition, and there are historic spots for railroad fans to visit throughout the state. That being said, nowhere in PA has a higher concentration of …
Visiting the Fort Bedford Museum in Bedford, PA
I always love exploring the little-known history of Pennsylvania, so on my last trip through Bedford County, I took some time to stop at the Fort Bedford Museum. The Fort …
Exploring the Industrial History of the Alleghenies at Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks
In many respects, visiting Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks in northern Centre County, Pennsylvania, feels a bit like stumbling upon something hidden. That’s because the site is tucked away off …
Learning About Historical Disasters at the Johnstown Flood Museum
On May 31, 1889, a devastating flood struck Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding countryside. Caused by the bursting of the South Fork Dam 14 miles above the city, a wall …
Hidden History: Inside the Abandoned Cambria Iron Works in Johnstown
Hidden History is a new series that explores historical sites that are off-limits to the general public. If you own a property in PA that would be a good fit, …
Exploring Blair County’s Historic Fort Roberdeau
Pennsylvania is home to many well-known battlefields, encampments, and forts like Valley Forge, the Gettysburg Battlefield, and Washington’s Crossing. However, there are also many military history sites that are known …