Archbald Pothole State Park: The World’s Largest Glacial Pothole
Pennsylvania’s roads are notoriously bad, and if you’ve ever traveled in the state, it’s likely that you’ve hit a pothole at some point in your life. Because of this, it …
Lackawanna County
Visiting the Everhart Museum: NEPA’s Oldest Public Museum
When you think of museums in Scranton, it’s likely that the city’s great transportation and coal mining history are what first come to mind. However, sitting in a corner of …
Pizza Crawling Through the Pizza Capital of the World: Old Forge, Pennsylvania
One of the things I love about traveling around Pennsylvania is the local foods that can be found in various corners of the state. While you can find them elsewhere, …
Exploring Scranton’s Transportation History at the Electric City Trolley Museum
In 1886, just six short years after Thomas Edison had received his patent for the lightbulb and the first electric lights were installed in downtown Scranton’s streetlights, the city introduced …
Learning Mining History at the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour in Scranton
During my travels around Pennsylvania and the world, I’ve been down in my fair share of caverns. However, until recently, I had never been into a mine. Given Pennsylvania’s rich mining …
6 Great Reasons to Visit Scranton’s Nay Aug Park
Located just a few miles outside the heart of downtown Scranton is one of the most beautiful city parks in all of Pennsylvania: Nay Aug Park. As the city’s largest park, …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The Hidden Blakely Falls in Lackawanna County
I always love things that are hidden just out of sight. Things that people pass every day with no idea what’s hiding just around the corner. Blakely Falls in Lackawanna County is one …
Learning the History of Railroading at Steamtown National Historic Site
I’m a huge fan of train travel, and I never miss an opportunity to check out railroad museums during my travels. So, when I was planning a trip to Scranton, …