There are just over 200 covered bridges in Pennsylvania, but only one of them features a natural waterfall directly below it: Packsaddle Covered Bridge. Packsaddle Covered Bridge is located in …
Read morePacksaddle Covered Bridge: The Only Pennsylvania Covered Bridge with a Waterfall
While Somerset County might not be home to the most covered bridges of any county in Pennsylvania, the 10 bridges in the county are some of the most beautiful you’ll find …
Read moreVisiting the 10 Historic Covered Bridges in Somerset County, PA
During America’s westward expansion, Pennsylvania played a critical role thanks to engineering projects like the Horseshoe Curve, the National Road, and the Lincoln Highway. The Lincoln Highway was one of …
Read moreLearning about PA History at the Lincoln Highway Experience
Located in southern Westmoreland County, West Overton Village is an incredible 19th-century village that offers visitors the chance to find out more about life on the Pennsylvania frontier. The village …
In the mid-1700s, old Native American trails that were turned into rough roads during the military expeditions of the French and Indian War were the catalyst for westward expansion. Unsurprisingly, …
Read moreVisiting Historic Hanna’s Town in Westmoreland County, PA
Located deep in the woods of the Laurel Highlands is one of Pennsylvania’s best Frank Lloyd Wright homes: Kentuck Knob. Kentuck Knob sits on the outskirts of Ohiopyle State Park, …
Read moreKentuck Knob: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hidden Masterpiece
Sitting high atop a hill on the banks of the Monongahela River is one of the most curious buildings in the Laurel Highlands: Nemacolin Castle. Nemacolin Castle was built in …
Read moreVisiting a Castle in Southwestern Pennsylvania: Nemacolin Castle in Brownsville
This article is brought to you by the National Road Heritage Corridor and HeritagePA. There’s nothing better than a road trip, and if you love history, taking a road trip along …
When you think of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in Pennsylvania, it’s likely that the amazing Fallingwater or Kentuck Knob come to mind. However, those are just two of his many creations …
Read moreTouring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Duncan House at Polymath Park
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 …
Read moreUncovering the Legacy of Albert Gallatin at Friendship Hill National Historic Site