Hiking the Marilla Bridges Trail near Bradford, Pennsylvania
When I’m traveling, I always love finding quick but worthwhile trails to hike. One such trail is the Marilla Bridges Trail. The Marilla Bridges Trail is located in McKean County, …
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Contemplating Nature’s Beauty and Destructive Power at Kinzua Bridge State Park
Note: The Kinzua Bridge is closed for rehabilitation until 2027 and walking out onto the bridge or on the trails to the bottom is not allowed. The visitor center, other …
Learning About an American Institution with a Visit to the Zippo Museum
Maybe I’ve been living under a rock, but until I started planning my trip to McKean County in the Pennsylvania Wilds, I had no idea that Zippo was headquartered in …
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, …
Uncovering Ghosts, Bucktails, and History at the Old Jail Museum
During my travels, I’ve visited many county historical societies throughout Pennsylvania. Most are located in beautifully restored mansions that recall a bygone era, and, in some ways, the McKean County Historical …
The Surprisingly Amazing Eldred World War II Museum
I’m not going to lie. When I heard that the tiny town of Eldred, Pennsylvania, had a World War II museum, I really wasn’t expecting much. I figured that it …