Exploring Memorial Lake State Park in Lebanon County, PA
I always love exploring new-to-me state parks, so I was excited to have the chance to check out Memorial Lake State Park in northeastern Lebanon County, PA. Memorial Lake State …
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Visiting the Union Canal Tunnel: The Oldest Transportation Tunnel in the United States
Pennsylvania has a rich transportation history ranging from the country’s first covered bridge to the first turnpike. But did you know that it’s also home to the oldest existing transportation …
Hiking to the Governor Dick Observation Tower near Mount Gretna
I’m always on the lookout for great new hikes, especially ones that have a unique feature along the trail. So, when I recently visited Cornwall Iron Furnace, I was excited …
Visiting Cornwall Iron Furnace to Learn About its Industrial Past
Many industries thrived in Pennsylvania over the last 330+ years. However, one of the first was the iron industry. Pennsylvania’s first iron furnace was constructed in 1716 along the Schuylkill River …
Visiting the Hidden Gems of Swatara State Park
Until recently, I’d never heard of Swatara State Park. Despite it being less than an hour from my home in Harrisburg and right off of Interstate 81, a highway I …