Visiting the Untouchables’ Eliot Ness Museum in Coudersport
Did you know that Eliot Ness, the leader of the lawmen known as The Untouchables and one of the most famous and effective lawmen of the 20th century, lived the …
History in the Pennsylvania Wilds
Visiting the Coalport Area Coal Museum in Clearfield County, PA
The Glendale Valley region of Pennsylvania has a rich history of bituminous coal mining with over 400 different mines having once existed in this part of the state. And while …
Visiting the Greenberg Cadillac Museum in Jefferson County: The Largest Cadillac Collection in the US
I’ve visited many great private collection museums throughout PA. And, while some have been larger, few have been as impressive as the collection at the Greenberg Cadillac Museum in Brookville, …
Visiting Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney: The Home of Groundhog Day
Without a doubt, one of my favorite events of the year in Pennsylvania is Groundhog Day. However, did you know that you can visit Gobbler’s Knob, the site of the …
Visiting McGee’s Mill Covered Bridge in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
In my quest to visit all of Pennsylvania’s roughly 200 covered bridges, I’ve been to several that are located far away from other tourist attractions around the state. However, few …
The Abandoned Nuclear Jet Bunkers in the Quehanna Wild Area
The Quehanna Wild Area in the Pennsylvania Wilds is one of the most remote corners of Pennsylvania. This 50,000-acre area spans parts of Elk, Cameron, and Clearfield Counties is little …
Visiting the History Center on Main in Mansfield, PA
Located in north-central Pennsylvania, Tioga County is an area known for its fantastic outdoor attractions. However, for those looking to learn a bit more about the area, the History Center …
Exploring the Ruins of Austin Dam in Potter County, Pennsylvania
When it comes to dam failures in Pennsylvania, the story of the Johnstown Flood is very well known. However, few know about Austin Dam. The ruins of Austin Dam sit …
Uncovering the History of Logging at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Pennsylvania literally translates to “Penn’s Woods,” a fact which is likely unsurprising to anyone that’s traveled through Pennsylvania’s northern tier. Looking out over the landscape, trees stretch as far as …
Learning about the First Billion Dollar Oil Field by Visiting the Penn-Brad Oil Museum
In 1881, the business of oil drilling was still relatively new. After all, it had been just 22 years since Edwin Drake drilled the world’s first commercial well near Titusville, …