How to Get to Poe Paddy Tunnel in Bald Eagle State Forest
Hidden away deep in Bald Eagle State Forest, you’ll find one of my favorite historic railroad tunnels in the Alleghenies: Poe Paddy Tunnel. Poe Paddy Tunnel can be found a …
History in the Alleghenies
Hiking the Railroad Arch Trail in Buchanan State Forest to Amazing Ruins
I’ve written about well over 1,000 different places in PA on this site, and none have been more popular than the Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike in Buchanan State Forest. However, when …
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 …
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 …